[Jvette]

I sees no reference to “fellow servants” but rather elders and overseers.

I say this only in reference to leadership, for I do believe the first work of the church is service.

[CynicalBear]

>>I sees no reference to “fellow servants”<<

If you read the rest of Matthew 18 Jesus teaches of the servants. After all the entire chapter starts with the question, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

There are those who are chosen to lead the church, not rule over it. That is Jesus place, not any man.