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Was spread abroad
“But for the rumor, Herod would not have known of him. A palace is late in hearing spiritual news” (Bengel).
Mighty works do show forth themselves in him (ἐνεργοῦσιν αἱ δυνάμεις ἐν αὐτῷ)
Rev., these powers work in him. As Dr. Morison observes, “A snatch of Herod's theology and philosophy.” He knew that John wrought no miracles when alive, but he thought that death had put him into connection with the unseen world, and enabled him to wield its powers.