My defence (η εμη απολογια). Original sense, not idea of apologizing as we say. See on Ac 22:1; 25:16. Refers to what precedes and…

Mine answer. Greek, emē apologia, meaning my apology or my defence. This same word occurs in Acts 22:1; Acts 25:16; [R…

My answer...—The verse refers to what has gone before, and not to what follows. That (emphatic) is my answer to…

Paul now begins to defend himself against those who have criticized his apostleship on the ground that he had not exercised all the rights one migh…

My defense. Besides the main subject he is currently addressing, it also appears to have been his intention to refute, in passing, the sla…

My answer to them who examine me is this . ] These words are referred by some to the following, as if the apostle's answe…

It is not new for a minister to encounter unkindness in return for goodwill to a people, and for diligent and successful service among them. To the…