9 How can we thank God enough for you, for all the joy we feel before our God on your account? 10 We are earnestly praying night and day to be able to see you face to face again and make up any shortcomings in your faith. 11 May God our Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, ease our path to you. 12 May the Lord increase and enrich your love for each other and for all, so that it matches ours for you. 12 Teach us to count up the days that are ours, and we shall come to the heart of wisdom.