G0627–ἀπολογία–apologia

"Brethren and fathers," he said, "listen to my defence which I now make before you."

ἀπολογίας. apologias “defense.”

My reply was that it is not the custom among the Romans to give up any one for punishment before the accused has had his accusers face to face, and has had an opportunity of defending himself against the charge which has been brought against him.

ἀπολογίας apologias “of defense”

That is how I vindicate myself to those who criticize me.

ἀπολογία apologia “defense”

For mark the effects of this very thing--your having sorrowed with a godly sorrow--what earnestness it has called forth in you, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing affection, what jealousy, what meting out of j

ἀπολογίαν, apologian “reasoned defense,”

And I am justified in having this confidence about you all, because, both during my imprisonment and when I stand up in defence of the Good News or to confirm its truth, I have you in my heart, sharers as you all are in the same grace as myself.

ἀπολογίᾳ apologia “defense”

while the others proclaim Him from motives of rivalry, and insincerely, supposing that by this they are embittering my imprisonment.

ἀπολογίαν apologian “defense”

At my first defence I had no one at my side, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.

ἀπολογίᾳ apologia “defense”

but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you cherish.

ἀπολογίαν apologian “a defense”