night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
In other Greek literature, the word is used to describe such things as the setting of a broken bone, the outfitting of a fleet of ships for battle, the equipping of an army, and the mending of torn nets. The word is always used in a constructive way to communicate that help and assistance are needed (Swindoll 28).