ISB ~ 1 Thessalonians 5 v12

over you in the Lord:A hierarchical ministry of leadership was already in place in Thessalonica. This is not surprising, since it was Paul’s policy to ordain presbyters (priests) to shepherd the flock in his missionary churches (Acts 14:23; Tit 1:5). The spiritual oversight of these pastors entitles them to the respect and submission of the laity (CCC 1269).

• Love priests as children love their fathers. Through them you have received an eternal generation, you have obtained the kingdom, and the gates of heaven are swung open to you. If you love Christ and the kingdom of heaven, then acknowledge through whom you obtained it (St. John Chrysostom, Homilies on 1 Thessalonians 10).