12 Moreover, may the Lord cause you to increase, yes, to abound in love for one another+ and for all, just as we do for you,

9 However, concerning brotherly love,+ you do not need us to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.+ 10 In fact, you are doing so toward all the brothers in all of Mac·e·doʹni·a. But we urge you, brothers, to go on doing so in fuller measure.