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===A gnosticizing syncretism heresy===
In this view, the heresy is thought to reflect a teaching on a special wisdom and knowledge from cosmic powers ([[Colossians 2:10]]). It may have been that the Colossians were integrating a mystery religion with Christ. Verses that point away from the kind of exclusivism that exists in Gnostic thinking support this view, such as [[Colossians 1:23|1:23]]: ''{{web_verse|colossians|1|23}}''. Other verses teaching against an elitism include [[Colossians 1:28|1:28]] and [[Colossians 3:11|3:11]].
===Paul's counter-arguments===