John Trapp on John 8:48-53

Verſe 48. That thou art a Samaritan.] And why a Samaritun, trow, but that they thought the worſt word in their bellies good enough for him? Malice cares not what it faith, ſo it may kill or gall: and theſe dead dogs (as he calleth Shimci) will be barking. 2 Sam. 16.9. The Primitive Perſecutours uſed to put Chriſtians into bears and doggs skins, or other ugly creatures, and then bait them: ſo doth the wicked put the Saints into ugly conceits, & then ſpeak againſt them.