Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Colossian believers to summarize the objective of his prayer in the preceding verse. He positions their daily conduct as the direct result of being filled with spiritual wisdom and understanding of God's will.

The words — περιπατῆσαι (peripatēsai) literally means "to walk," and ἀξίως (axiōs) translates to "worthily" or "in a manner worthy." These terms frame Christian life as a continuous path of conduct rather than a static state.

The thread — The phrase "walk in a manner worthy" reappears in Ephesians 4:1 as a directive to live according to one's calling. Hebrews 13:21 and 2 Peter 1:2 similarly tie divine equipping and multiplied grace to doing God's will and growing in the knowledge of God and Jesus Christ.

Why it lands — The text requires believers to actively pursue conduct that honors God through consistent good works and expanding theological understanding. It demands observable spiritual progression rather than mere intellectual assent.

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The Greek words

King James Version

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Cross-references

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
Hebrews 13:21 equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
1 John 3:22 and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
John 15:8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.