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# that you will walk in a manner that is worthy of the Lord and that pleases him
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Walking here signifies behavior in life. Alternate translation: "that you will live as God expects you to and so please him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# by bearing fruit in every good work and growing
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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" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# growing in the knowledge of God
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"always getting to know God better" or "always learning more about God"
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