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Patristic Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on 1Pet 5:3 (Commentary on 1 Peter)

Oecumenius, on 1Pet 5:3

Oecumenius · c. A.D. 550
1Pet 5:3 · Douay-Rheims
“Neither as lording it over the clergy, but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.”
On this verse:
“Moreover, he does not feed the flock coercively, who, by presenting himself as an example of good conduct to his subordinates, has disciples who mutually encourage each other to imitate their teacher: Nor does he seek for shameful gain, who walks not arrogantly nor raises himself against those under him, but converses humbly, maintaining a constant frugality that requires no expense for costly garments or a lavish table, which receives pride with applause and seeks expense from shameful gain. Peter calls the clergy a sacred assembly, just as we do even now. Furthermore, by adding, "but being examples to the flock," Peter instructs that they should not feed the flock as if coercively.”

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