John Trapp on John 2:14

Verſe 14. And found in the Temple.] The Talmudiſts tell us, that it was grown to a cuſtome to ſet up tables in the Temple, and money-changers at them; that thoſe that ought to offer halfe a ſhekel, might have thoſe at hand that might change their bigger money, or take to pledge what elſe they brought. Here alſo they might buy oxen, ſheep, doves for ſacrifice, which the covetous Prieſts oft received, and then ſold them again to others.

Sitting, Pleri que emnes menſari[illegible: 1 letter] [illegible: 1 letter]unt, fanerat[illegible: 1 letter]riam exercentes, ideò faetent. ] The Jewes at this day being great Uſurers, and thorow much ſitting, and not ſtirring about, are thought to ſtinke, ſo as they are ſaid to do: Sedentary lives, are ſubject to diſeaſes.