Be ye subject to the bishop as to the Lord, for " he
watches for your souls, as one that shall give account to
God." ^ Wherefore also, ye appear to me to live not after
the manner of men, but according to Jesus Christ, who
died for us, in order that, by believing in His death, ye
may by baptism be made partakers of His resurrection.
It is therefore necessary, whatsoever things ye do, to do
nothing without the bishop. And be ye subject also to
the presbytery, as to the apostles of Jesus Christ, who is