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that you will walk worthily of the Lord in

Walking here signifies behavior in life. Alternate translation: "that you will live as God expects you to, in" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

in every pleasing way

"in ways that will please the Lord"

May you bear fruit in every good deed and grow

Paul is speaking of the Colossian believers as if they were trees or plants that grow and bear fruit. Alternate translation: "May all of your good deeds please God and people, and may you grow" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

grow in the knowledge of God

"always be getting to know God better" or "always be learning more about God"