ἀπολογία

Acts 22:1 ἀπολογίας. defense.

“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

Acts 25:16 ἀπολογίας of defense

I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.

1 Corinthians 9:3 ἀπολογία defense

This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:

2 Corinthians 7:11 ἀπολογίαν, reasoned defense,

Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

Philippians 1:7 ἀπολογίᾳ defense

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

2 Timothy 4:16 ἀπολογίᾳ defense

At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.

1 Peter 3:15 ἀπολογίαν a defense

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,