Because Herod stood in fear of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and protected him. He had listened to John, but still remained much perplexed, and yet he found pleasure in listening to him.

Prince Herod heard of all that was happening, and was perplexed, because it was said by some that John must be risen from the dead.

When the Officer in charge at the Temple and the Chief Priests heard their story, they were perplexed about the Apostles and as to what all this would lead to.

While Peter was still perplexed as to the meaning of the vision that he had seen, the men sent by Cornelius, having enquired the way to Simon's house, came up to the gate,

Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; through perplexed, never driven to despair;

But I could wish to be with you now and speak in a different tone, for I am perplexed about you.

But what if the life here in the body--if this brings me fruit from my labors? Then which to choose I cannot tell! I am sorely perplexed either way!