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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves." For Christ indeed has subjected them with so strict a necessity, that He says, "The Scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat. All things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works." (Matt. xxiii. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
Since he said: "exhort one another," then, lest they conclude that he himself elevates them to the dignity of teachers, and lest they rise up against their teachers, he says: even if I have entrusted to you the edification of one another, I still urge you to treat them with honor. For teachers are compelled to endure many hardships, which honor for them will, of course, somewhat alleviate. If you honor those who intercede for you before man, then how much more should you show full gratitude to those who intercede for you before God? …
Clement of Rome
Let us reverence the Lord Jesus Christ, whose blood was given for us; let us esteem those who have the rule over us; let us honour the aged among us; let us train up the young men in the fear of God; let us direct our wives to that which is good.
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Those who are subject to bishops owe them, first, the acknowledgement of blessings; secondly, charity; and thirdly, peace. Respect those who labor among you, that is, acknowledge their work: "Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God" (Heb. 13:7). And I say that you shall respect them first on their own behalf, because of the great labours they have borne for you. And so he makes mention of those who labour among you for your good. "Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus" (2 Tim. 2:3). …
Bonaventure
First Thessalonians 5: We beseech you that you acknowledge those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord; the Gloss says: "Just as riches beget negligence of salvation, so want, while it desires to be satisfied, turns aside from justice"; but what makes one turn aside from justice does not pertain to evangelical perfection: therefore, etc. …
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