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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, 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: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor and rc://en/ta/man/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.