'Listen' in the Bible

But Peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice, and addressed them: "You men of Judea and all you who live in Jerusalem, know this and listen carefully to what I say.

"Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man clearly attested to you by God with powerful deeds, wonders, and miraculous signs that God performed among you through him, just as you yourselves know --

So he replied, "Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God of glory appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran,

Therefore I sent for you at once, and you were kind enough to come. So now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to say to us."

So Paul stood up, gestured with his hand and said, "Men of Israel, and you Gentiles who fear God, listen:

After they stopped speaking, James replied, "Brothers, listen to me.

"Brothers and fathers, listen to my defense that I now make to you."

because you are especially familiar with all the customs and controversial issues of the Jews. Therefore I ask you to listen to me patiently.

"Therefore be advised that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!"