en_tn_lite_do_not_use/col/02/06.md

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.