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that you will walk in a manner that is worthy of the Lord and that pleases him
Walking here signifies behavior in life. Alternate translation: "that you will live as God expects you to and so please him"
by bearing fruit in every good work and growing
Paul is speaking of the Colossian believers as if they were trees or plants that grow and bear fruit. Alternate translation: "by making sure that all of your good works please God and people and growing"
growing in the knowledge of God
"always getting to know God better" or "always learning more about God"