## Walk in Christ Jesus the Lord ##

This is an expression for living in a certain manor or consistent way. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## that you received him ##

"that you Colossian believers received Christ"

## Be firmly planted in him​  ##

This metaphor compares the way a plant needs deep roots to grow well to the way believers need strong faith in order to mature spiritually. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## be built upon him ##

This metaphor shows that the Christian life needs to be based on Christ in the same way a building needs to be built on a solid foundation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## be established in faith  ##

live your life based upon your faith in Jesus Christ

## abound with thanksgiving  ##

to be very thankful to God.