We may well imagine that a journey of this kind could have aroused worry and uncertainty, but Epaphroditus (not to be confused with Epaphras of Colossae) was willing to carry out that difficult mission.
19 Since boasting in Jehovah is so important in this confused and disoriented world, what can assist us to maintain a wholesome pride in our God and a strong sense of Christian identity?
This confusion is primarily due to Catholic polemists who deliberately attempted to identify Waldensian preaching with the teachings of the Albigenses, or Cathari.
When Jesus arrived at the ruler’s house, however, he “caught sight of the flute players and the crowd in noisy confusion,” for the child had already died. —Matthew 9:18, 23.
On that day, thousands of them heard —not in confusion, as those at ancient Babel did, but with understanding— ordinary people filled with holy spirit proclaim the good news in numerous languages spoken in the empire.
Teenagers might become confused if they were let off the hook last week but then face consequences this week for a similar infraction. —Bible principle: Matthew 5:37.