ACC ~ 1 Peter 5 v3

BEING EXAMPLES TO THE FLOCK. PASCHASIUS OF DUMIUM: Practice what you preach, so that you may offer your people not only advice but a model as well, that they may imitate your example. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OF THE GREEK FATHERS 43.1.

NOT AS DOMINEERING. HILARY OF ARLES: Even though you may have authority over the church in what you say or in the office which you occupy, you should never have a superior attitude toward others. INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 1 PETER.

IN HUMBLE MANNER. BEDE: Peter demonstrates in his own conduct the kind of humility which he wants his flock to show toward him and toward each other. This is in line with what Jesus said: “He who is greatest among you shall be called your servant; whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”ON 1 PETER.

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