John Trapp on Matthew 8:19

Verse 19. Master, I will follow thee, &c. As Sampson followed his parents, till he met with an honey-comb: or as a dog followes his master, till he come by a carrion. Vix diligitur Iesus, propter Iesum. But, as Isaac loved Esau, for venison was his meat, Gen. 25. 28. and as Iudah's Rulers loved with shame, Give [illegible: 1 word], Hos. 4. 18. So do hypocrites: they serve not the Lord JesusRom. 16. Christ, but their own bellies: they have his person in admirationJude 16. only for advantage: they can bear the crosse with Iudas, so they may bear the bag, and lick their own fingers. Ephraim is a heifer that loved to tread out the corn: because, whiles it treads, it feeds, Hos. 10. 11. But such delicate self-seekers are rejected, as here: when those that have honest aimes and ends hear, Come and see. Ioh. 1. 46.