G627 ἀπολογία
apología — a plea ("apology")
KJV: answer (for self), clearing of self, defence
Derived from ἀπολογέομαι apologéomai (to give an account)
Occurs 9 times. Every verse with this word
Where it occurs
- Acts 22:1 — “Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make to you.”
- Acts 25:16 — I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met…
- 1 Corinthians 9:3 — My defense to those who examine me is this:
- 2 Corinthians 7:11 — For behold, this same thing, that you were grieved in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what…
- Philippians 1:7 — It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because both in my…
- Philippians 1:16 — The former insincerely proclaim Messiah from selfish ambition, thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
- 2 Timothy 4:16 — At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.
- 1 Peter 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason…
- Wisdom of Solomon 6:10 — For those who have kept the things that are holy in holiness will be made holy. Those who have been taught them will…