“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God — the purpose (hopōs) of filled knowledge is worthy living. 'Walk' (peripatēō) indicates daily conduct. 'Worthy of the Lord' (axiōs tou kyriou) matches conduct to Christ's status. 'Bearing fruit in every good work' (karpoforeo en panti ergō agathō) shows works as fruit of the gospel. 'Increasing in the knowledge of God' (auxanō en epignōsis tou Theou) continues growth-language: sanctification is dynamic, not static.
Church Fathers on Colossians 1:10
“For this cause.” What cause? Because we heard of your faith and love, because we have good hopes, we are hopeful to ask for future blessings also. For as in the games we cheer on those most who are near upon gaining the victory, just so does Paul also most exhort those who have achieved the greater part. “Since the day we heard it,” says he, “we do not cease to pray for you.” Not for one day do we pray for you, nor yet for two, nor three. Herein he both shows his love, and…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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