for Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,

While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel.

And they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?"

Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed about them, wondering what would come of this.

Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, appeared at the gate.

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

I could wish to be present with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.