Since Philippi was a Roman colony inhabited by many retired soldiers and government servants, it is possible that some Christians there were friends of those on whose behalf Paul conveyed greetings.
Kuna Filippi oli Rooma koloonia, kus elas palju erruläinud sõdureid ja valitsusametnikke, on võimalik, et mõnel sealsel kristlasel oli sõpru nende hulgas, kes Pauluse kaudu tervitusi saatsid.