And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:
Ver. 12. To increase and abound] By doubling his word, he signifieth a double portion of God's, grace, which he wisheth unto them; we are sure to receive as much good from God by prayer as we can bring faith to bear away. "Hitherto ye have asked me nothing." Ask, saith Christ, ask enough, open your mouth wide, &c.