He was considered bad association in Biblical times. People in Biblical times were scared to talk to Jesus in case they were expelled from the synagogue. I'm using the New World Translation I can't find the other Bible.
"John 9:22" "His Parents Said These Things Because They Were In Fear Of The Jews, For The Jews Had Already Come To An Agreement That, If Anyone Confessed Him As The Christ, He Should Get Expelled From The Synagogue"
"John 12:42" "All The Same, Many Even Of The Rulers Actually Put Faith In Him, But Because Of The Pharisees They Would Not Confess Him, In Order Not To Be Expelled From The Synagogue"
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