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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God." In this place I think that he is speaking about assistance also. For this is implied in the words "who have spoken unto you the word of God." "Whose faith follow considering the end of their conversation." What is "considering"? Continually revolving, examining it by yourselves, reasoning, investigating accurately, testing it as you choose. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
He convinces the Thessalonians of this as well, to show them the greatest honor (1 Thess. 5:13). And just as those teachers made them partakers of the word of God, so they in turn ought to assist them as much as possible in material needs. Regarding this, he hints to them with the word "remember." Or he urges them to imitate them. That is, more precisely, observe. …
Oecumenius
"Remember your leaders." Of the teachers. This Paul also advised the Thessalonians, so that they hold them in honor exceedingly. (1 Thess. 5:13) And just as they share in the word, so if it is possible, to help them in their bodily needs. For this is hinted at by the phrase, "remember". It also encourages them to imitate them. "consider the outcome of their." Reflecting, examining. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Then (v. 7) he shows they should do good to their prelates. In regard to this he does two things: first, he shows how they should act in regard to their dead prelates, namely, follow their example; secondly, in regard to those living, namely, obey them (v. 17). In regard to the first he does two things: first, he shows how they should follow the teachings of the good; secondly, how to avoid the doctrine of evil (v. 9). …
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