Jesus is not only better than the prophets (and they weren't bad!), he is incomparable compared to them. Think of the awe and wonder of Isaiah or Ezekiel. You heard their oracles and you knew if was God. The words came with divine power and commission. But compared to Jesus their revelation and power was like holding a candle up in comparison to a supernova. he has burst into the world with unparalleled brilliance.