Berean Study Bible
But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.

King James Bible
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
But should we say, From men--they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.

Darby Bible Translation
but should we say, Of men -- they feared the people; for all held of John that he was truly a prophet.

Douay-Rheims Bible
If we say, From men, we fear the people. For all men counted John that he was a prophet indeed.

English Revised Version
But should we say, From men--they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.

Young's Literal Translation
But if we may say, From men,' -- they were fearing the people, for all were holding John that he was indeed a prophet;