Evidently, Paul was aware that the brothers there might have been influenced by some among them who were promoting certain Greek philosophies or were advocating a return to the observance of the Mosaic Law.
Acīmredzot viņš baidījās, ka Kolosu kristiešus varētu būt slikti ietekmējuši draudzes locekļi, kas popularizēja grieķu filozofijas vai mudināja atgriezties pie Mozus bauslības ievērošanas.