But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:
to give … the reason -- (apologian, the “defense” which a defendant makes before a judge. The Greek term apologia, is a compound of apo (from) and logos (word). It refers to a legal defense in a courtroom setting (cf. Acts 19:33; Acts 22:1; Acts 25:16; Acts 26:1-2; Acts 26:24).    