But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one more excellent than a prophet.
But what did you go out to see? A man being clothed in soft garments? Behold, those wearing soft things are in the houses of kings.
And desiring to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they held him as a prophet.
And you, child, will be called Prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, Mal. 3:1
But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are being convinced that John was a prophet.