G0627–ἀπολογία–apologia

My brothers and fathers, give ear to the story of my life which I now put before you.

ἀπολογίας. apologias “defense.”

To whom I gave answer that it is not the Roman way to give a man up, till he has been face to face with those who are attacking him, and has had a chance to give an answer to the statements made against him.

ἀπολογίας apologias “of defense”

My answer to those who are judging me is this.

ἀπολογία apologia “defense”

For you see what care was produced in you by this very sorrow of yours before God, what clearing of yourselves, what wrath against sin, what fear, what desire, what serious purpose, what punishment. In everything you have made it clear that you are free

ἀπολογίαν, apologian “reasoned defense,”

So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.

ἀπολογίᾳ apologia “defense”

These do it from love, conscious that I am responsible for the cause of the good news:

ἀπολογίαν apologian “defense”

At my first meeting with my judges, no one took my part, but all went away from me. May it not be put to their account.

ἀπολογίᾳ apologia “defense”

But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride;

ἀπολογίαν apologian “a defense”