The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles (Didache)

Chapter 15

1 Appoint, therefore, for yourselves, bishops and deacons worthy of the Lord, men meek, and not lovers of money, and truthful and proved; for they also render to you the service of prophets and teachers. 2 Despise them not therefore, for they are your honoured ones, together with the prophets and teachers. 3 And reprove one another, not in anger, but in peace, as ye have it in the Gospel;