32 But if we say, ‘Of human origin’ …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)

32 But shall we say, ‘From man’?”—they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John really was a prophet.

32 But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

32 But do we dare say it was merely human?” For they were afraid of what the people would do, because everyone believed that John was a prophet.

32 But if we say, ‘It was from other people,’ the crowd will be against us.” (These leaders were afraid of the people, because all the people believed that John was a prophet.)

32 But should we say, From men—they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.

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

32 But if we say, ‘from humans,’ ⸤then what will happen⸥?” They were afraid of the people. All the people thought of John as a true prophet.

32 But if we say, ‘From men’ ”—they were afraid of the crowd, because everyone thought that John was a genuine prophet.

32 But shall we say, ‘Of human origin’?”—they were afraid of the crowd, for all regarded John as truly a prophet.

32 But if we say, ‘From men’ ”—they were afraid of the crowd, because they all looked upon John as truly a prophet.

32 But what if we say, ‘From men’?” They were afraid of the people. Everyone believed that John really was a prophet.

32 “But shall we say, ‘From men’?”—they were afraid of the people, for everyone considered John to have been a real prophet.