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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
But when he speaks of priests he says, "Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word, and in teaching." For this is the perfection of teaching when the teachers both by what they do, and by what they say as well, bring their disciples to that blessed state of life which Christ appointed for them. For example alone is not enough to instruct others. Nor do I say this of myself; it is our Saviour's own word. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
The one who rules worthily — this the Lord teaches, saying: "the good shepherd lays down his life" (John 10:11), sparing nothing for the sake of caring for the sheep. By "honor" the apostle means the provision of all necessities, as is evident from what follows. For teachers must have necessities in abundance, so that, undistracted by anything, they may devote themselves to teaching. So too lived the Levites in the Old Testament. …
Oecumenius
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and, "The worker deserves his wages." Who then are the ones who lead well, Christ declared. "The good Shepherd," he says, "lays down his life for the sheep." (Jn. 10:11) are to be considered worthy of double honor. Paul calls the necessary provision an honor, or rather a contribution. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Above, he dealt with honorable widows who are supported by subsidies from the Church; here he deals with the honoring of bishops and priests: first, he instructs Timothy how he should act toward them; second, he shows how some of the things he said are to be understood, at some men's sins are manifest. In regard to the first he does two things: first, he shows that priests should be honored; second, he supports himself with an authority, at for the Scripture says. …
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