en_tn_lite_do_not_use/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 ** - 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: en:ta:vol1: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: en:ta:vol1: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.