unfoldingWord_en_tn/col/02/06.md

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  • Walk in Christ Jesus the Lord - This is an expression for living in a certain manor or consistent way. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_idiom)
  • that you received him - "that you Colossian believers received Christ"
  • Be firmly planted in him, be built upon him - Paul uses two metaphors (the first of a plant with deep roots, the second of a well-constructed building) to describe the way in which believers ought to live and mature spiritually. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor and :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_parallelism)
  • **be established in faith ** - live your life based upon your faith in Jesus Christ
  • **abound with thanksgiving ** - to be very thankful to God.