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.
Paulus nähtavasti teadis, et sealseid vendi võisid olla mõjutanud mõningad nende endi hulgast, kes pooldasid kreeka filosoofiaid või soovitasid pöörduda tagasi Moosese Seaduse juurde.