Some say all aostles had equal authority others that Peter had headship..
What is in question is handing down this authority like a sacrament.. or rite of passage.. Any that parse scripture to mean that are Pharisees.. or Nicolaitans..
You said: Any that parse scripture to mean that are Pharisees.. or Nicolaitans..
I am glad to see you are embracing the spirit of this thread.
I would say that I respectfully, but strongly and completely, disagree with your personal interpretation of Holy Scripture.