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# Let the word of Christ live in you
Paul speaks of Christ's word as if it were a person capable of living inside other people. "Word of Christ" here is a metonym for the teachings of Christ. AT: "Be obedient to the instructions of Christ" or "Always trust Christ's promises" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
# admonish one another
"caution and encourage one another"
# with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
"with all sorts of songs to praise God"
# Sing with thankfulness in your hearts
Here "hearts" is a metonym for people's minds or inner being. AT: "Sing with thankfulness in your minds" or "Sing and be thankful" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])