Paul continues to explain his life as an Apostle and justifies his approach to the gospel and the church in Corinth. he wants to re-build his relationship with them. He then went on to teach them not to be ‘yoked’ with unbelievers which in that context meant not to be involved with temple worship and other gods.

In Corinth, Aphrodite - the goddess of fertility - was worshipped. Paul explained that to join with prostitutes would have a spiritual effect. As Christians, our bodies belong to the Lord.