King James Version (KJV) But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
American Standard Version (ASV) But should we say, From men--they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.
Bible in Basic English (BBE) But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.
Darby English Bible (DBY) but should we say, Of men -- they feared the people; for all held of John that he was truly a prophet.
World English Bible (WEB) If we should say, 'From men'"--they feared the people, for all held John to really be a prophet.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT) But if we may say, From men,' -- they were fearing the people, for all were holding John that he was indeed a prophet;