'Attention' in the Bible

Jesus had left the Temple and was going on His way, when His disciples came and called His attention to the Temple buildings.

"And why look at the splinter in your brother's eye instead of giving careful attention to the beam in your own?

Peter however, together with the Eleven, stood up and addressed them in a loud voice. "Men of Judaea, and all you inhabitants of Jerusalem," he said, "be in no uncertainty about this matter but pay attention to what I say.

Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did.

To him people of all classes paid attention, declaring, "This man is the Power of God, known as the great Power."

So Paul rose, and motioning with his hand for silence, said, "Israelites, and you others who fear God, pay attention to me.

Among our hearers was one named Lydia, a dealer in purple goods. She belonged to the city of Thyateira, and was a worshipper of the true God. The Lord opened her heart, so that she gave attention to what Paul was saying.

When daylight came, they tried in vain to recognise the coast. But an inlet with a sandy beach attracted their attention, and now their object was, if possible, to run the ship aground in this inlet.

For God pays no attention to this world's distinctions.

In the same way if an uncircumcised man pays attention to the just requirements of the Law, shall not his lack of circumcision be overlooked, and,

each fixing his attention, not simply on his own interests, but on those of others also.

and the attention they bestow on mere fables and endless pedigrees, such as lead to controversy rather than to a true stewardship for God, which only exists where there is faith. And I make the same request now.

Till I come, bestow your attention on reading, exhortation and teaching.

I have left you behind in Crete in order that you may set right the things which still require attention, and appoint Elders in every town, as I directed you to do;

and not give attention to Jewish legends and the maxims of men who turn their backs on the truth.

And in the written word of prophecy we have something more permanent; to which you do well to pay attention--as to a lamp shining in a dimly-lighted place--until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.