'Attention' in the Bible
But they paid no attention and went their way, one to his own farm, another to his business,
And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.
The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing.
and they all, from smallest to greatest, were giving attention to him, saying, “This man is what is called the Great Power of God.”
And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts.
nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.
But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,
Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.
not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.
and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes, and say, “You sit here in a good place,” and you say to the poor man, “You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,”
So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.
For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words; and not satisfied with this, he himself does not receive the brethren, either, and he forbids those who desire to do so and puts them out of the church.