Paul gave a similar warning to the Gentiles in Colossae regarding the basic principles or elements of the world. Paul warns the Colossians against being taken captive through a deceitful philosophy that is according to the traditions of men and the demonic principalities behind them (Colossians 2:8). So, they too were in danger of becoming enslaved in a different way from their former bondage, but it was enslaving nonetheless because it was leading them away from Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:20-23).
