Albert Barnes Commentary Colossians 1:10

"to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;" — Colossians 1:10 (ASV)

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord. That is, that you may live as is fitting for the followers of the Lord. He states how this was to be done in this and the following verses.

Unto all pleasing. That is, so as to please him in all things .

Being fruitful in every good work. This is one way in which we are to walk worthy of the Lord, and so as to please him. (See Barnes' commentary on John 15:8).

And increasing in the knowledge of God. This is another way in which we may walk worthy of the Lord, and so as to please him. It is by endeavoring to become better acquainted with his true character. God is pleased with those who desire to understand what he is, what he does, what he purposes, and what he commands.

Therefore, he not only commands us to study his works , but he has made a world so beautiful as to invite us to contemplate his perfections as reflected in that world.

All good beings desire that others should understand their character, and God delights in those who are sincerely desirous of knowing what he is, and who inquire with humility and reverence into his counsels and his will.

Men are often displeased when others attempt to look into their plans, for they are aware that their plans will not bear the light of investigation. God, however, has no plans that would not be seen to be, in the highest degree, glorious to him.