ἀπολογέομαι

Luke 12:11 ἀπολογήσησθε you may present a defense

When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.

Luke 21:14 ἀπολογηθῆναι· to present a defense;

So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.

Acts 19:33 ἀπολογεῖσθαι to present a defense

The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.

Acts 24:10 ἀπολογοῦμαι· I present a defense;

When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.

Acts 25:8 ἀπολογουμένου was presenting a defense

Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.”

Acts 26:1 ἀπελογεῖτο· was presenting a defense:

Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:

Acts 26:2 ἀπολογεῖσθαι· to present a defense;

“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,

Acts 26:24 ἀπολογουμένου is presenting a defense

At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”

Romans 2:15 ἀπολογουμένων, presenting a defense

So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them

2 Corinthians 12:19 ἀπολογούμεθα. we are presenting a defense.

Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.