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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"That ye also be in subjection unto such, that is, "that ye take a share with them both in expenditure of money, and in personal service: that ye be partakers with them." For both to them the labor will be light when they have comrades, and the results of their active benevolence will extend to more. And he said not merely, "be fellow-helpers," but added, "whatsoever directions they give, obey;" implying the strictest obedience. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
That is, participate with them both in monetary support and in bodily service. And he did not simply say: assist, but: "be respectful," commanding earnest obedience. And lest they think he is favoring Stephanas alone, he adds: "and to everyone who assists and labors" — in what? In ministry to the saints. For all such persons are worthy of honor; and they in that case will bear their labor more courageously.
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
And so I urge you to be subject to such men: "Obey your leaders and submit to them" (Heb. 13:17). And to every fellow worker and laborer: "Help them, for they have labored side by side with me" (Phil. 4:3): "For the fruit of good labours is renowned" (Wis. 3:15).
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