ἀπολογίαapología

Meanings

Same root

• ἀπολογέομαιapologéomai · G626to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)

Where it appears

Appears 7 times in the Bible.

• Acts 22:1 “Brothers and esteemed fathers,” Paul said, “listen to me as I offer my defense.”
• Acts 25:16 I pointed out to them that Roman law does not convict people without a trial. They must be given an opportunity to confront their accusers and defend themselves.
• 1 Corinthians 9:3 This is my answer to those who question my authority.
• 2 Corinthians 7:11 Just see what this godly sorrow produced in you! Such earnestness, such concern to clear yourselves, such indignation, such alarm, such longing to see me, such zeal, and such a readiness to punish wrong. You showed that you have done everything necessary to make things right.
• Philippians 1:7 So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.
• 2 Timothy 4:16 The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.