Meal offerings. The meats that were sacrificed to idols in pagan rituals were then sold in the local market. The people of Corinth also served and widely consumed them.

Some people who had Christian friends served dishes prepared with this meat when they received them at home. This matter caused many doubts within the local church.

To prevent the risk of sinning, some completely exclude meat from their menu and refused to share meals with other people. However, others ate all kings of food regardless of their origin.