11 Bible Verses about Puzzlement
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It was because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, so he protected him. And Herod became very disturbed whenever he listened to John, yet he heard him gladly.
Now when King Herod, the tetrarch [i.e., governor of that district] heard about all that was happening [concerning Jesus], he was perplexed because some people were saying that John [the Immerser] had risen from the dead;
But she became very troubled by what he said and wondered what such a greeting could mean.
And it happened, while they wondered about the situation, suddenly two men in brilliant clothing [were seen] standing beside them.
And when they heard the noise [of the blowing wind] a large number of them assembled [around the apostles] and were puzzled over how they could hear them speaking in their native languages.
And they were amazed and perplexed [over this] and began saying to one another, "What does all this mean?"
Now when the captain of the Temple [guard] and the leading priests heard about this, they became frustrated over how far this [teaching] would [eventually] spread.
Now while Peter was much perplexed over the meaning of this vision, the men sent by Cornelius, having learned where Simon [the tanner] lived, arrived at the gate [of his house],
And I was perplexed as to how to proceed with the investigation, so I [finally] asked him if he would go to Jerusalem to have his case judged there.
We are afflicted in every way, but are not crushed; [we are] perplexed, but not to the point of despair;
But I would like to be present with you and change the tone [of my remarks], because I am very distressed over your condition.