Matthew 27:20-26

but the chief priests and senators persuaded the people to demand Barabbas, and put to death Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:16

Wherefore, henceforth I have no regard to any man for his external appearance: for tho' I formerly look'd for worldly grandeur in the Messiah, yet now I see things in another light.

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Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?

The contempt

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Matthew 27:20
but the chief priests and senators persuaded the people to demand Barabbas, and put to death Jesus.

The contempt

2 Corinthians 5:16
Wherefore, henceforth I have no regard to any man for his external appearance: for tho' I formerly look'd for worldly grandeur in the Messiah, yet now I see things in another light.