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It involves a conscious effort to listen, understand, and respond to God's guidance and teachings. Attention is crucial for spiritual growth, discernment, and obedience to God's will. Biblical References The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of paying attention to God's Word and His instructions. In <a href="/proverbs/4-20.htm">Proverbs 4:20-21</a> , it is written, "My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart." This passage underscores the necessity of attentiveness to divine wisdom for a righteous life. In the New Testament, Jesus often called for attention to His teachings. In <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mark 4:24</a> , He says, "Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you." Here, Jesus highlights the reciprocal nature of attention and understanding, suggesting that the more one pays attention, the more one will receive in spiritual insight. Spiritual Discipline Attention is a spiritual discipline that requires intentionality and practice. It involves setting aside distractions and focusing on God's presence and voice. In <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a> , believers are encouraged to "Be still and know that I am God." This stillness is a form of attentive waiting, allowing God to speak and reveal Himself. Role in Prayer and Worship Attention is vital in prayer and worship, where believers are called to focus their hearts and minds on God. In <a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Matthew 6:6</a> , Jesus instructs, "But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." This passage highlights the importance of undistracted attention in personal communion with God. Distractions and Challenges The Bible acknowledges the challenges of maintaining attention amidst life's distractions. In the parable of the sower, Jesus describes how the worries of life and the deceitfulness of wealth can choke the Word, making it unfruitful (<a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a>). Believers are thus warned to guard their hearts and minds against such distractions. Attention to Others In addition to focusing on God, the Bible also calls for attention to others, particularly in the context of love and service. <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a> advises, "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This attention to others reflects the selfless love that Christ exemplified. Conclusion While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "attention" frequently, the concept is woven throughout Scripture as a fundamental aspect of a faithful and obedient life. By cultivating attention to God, His Word, and others, believers can grow in their relationship with Him and fulfill their calling to love and serve.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or special consideration; earnest consideration, thought, or regard; obedient or affectionate heed; the supposed power or faculty of attending.2. (n.) An act of civility or courtesy; care for the comfort and pleasure of others; as, attentions paid to a stranger.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1958.htm">1958. epimeleia -- attention, care</a> ... attention, care. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: epimeleia Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-mel'-i-ah) Short Definition: care, attention Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1958.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2322.htm">2322. therapeia -- attention, medical service</a> ... attention, medical service. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: therapeia Phonetic Spelling: (ther-ap-i'-ah) Short Definition: care, attention ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2322.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1988a.htm">1988a. epistasis -- superintendence, attention</a> ... 1988, 1988a. epistasis. 1988b . superintendence, attention. Transliteration: epistasis Short Definition: pressure. Word Origin from ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1988a.htm - 5k<a href="/greek/1988.htm">1988. epistates -- superintendence, attention</a> ... superintendence, attention. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: epistates Phonetic Spelling: (ep-is-tat'-ace) Short Definition: master, teacher ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1988.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4337.htm">4337. prosecho -- to hold to, turn to, attend to</a> ... to hold to, turn to, attend to. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prosecho Phonetic Spelling: (pros-ekh'-o) Short Definition: I pay attention to, devote ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4337.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/1907.htm">1907. epecho -- to hold fast, to hold toward, to stop</a> ... to hold toward, to stop. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epecho Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ekh'-o) Short Definition: I hold forth, pay attention, note, delay ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1907.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/603.htm">603. apokaradokia -- strained expectancy</a> ... [The prefix, "575 ('from'), implies , the attention other objects" (, 709), suggesting "abstraction and absorption" (Lightfoot). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/603.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/578.htm">578. apoblepo -- to look away from all else at an object</a> ... an object. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apoblepo Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ob-lep'-o) Short Definition: I look away from, turn my attention to Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/578.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/195.htm">195. akribeia -- exactness</a> ... akribeia Phonetic Spelling: (ak-ree'-bi-ah) Short Definition: strictness, accuracy Definition: strictness, accuracy, exactness, attention to detail ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/195.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2390.htm">2390. iaomai -- to heal</a> ... [2390 ("to heal") draws the attention , the supernatural Healer, ie beyond the physical healing itself and its benefits (as with 2323 ).]. Word Origin a prim. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2390.htm - 8k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7181.htm">7181. qashab -- to incline (ears), attend</a> ... root Definition to incline (ears), attend NASB Word Usage gave attention (1), give attention (3), give heed (9), give...heed (1), given heed (2), heed (2 ... /hebrew/7181.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm">3820. leb -- inner man, mind, will, heart</a> ... Word Origin from the same as lebab Definition inner man, mind, will, heart NASB Word Usage accord (1), attention (4), attention* (1), bravest* (1 ... /hebrew/3820.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/7182.htm">7182. qesheb -- attentiveness</a> ... Word Origin from qashab Definition attentiveness NASB Word Usage close (1), close attention (1), paid attention (1), response (1). ... /hebrew/7182.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/995.htm">995. bin -- to discern</a> ... 1), investigating (1), learned (1), look carefully (1), looked at him carefully (1), observe (1), observed (2), observing (1), paid close attention (1), pay ... /hebrew/995.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/7919a.htm">7919a. sakal -- to be prudent</a> ... 1), consider (1), considers (2), discern (1), expert (1), failed* (1), gain insight (2), give you insight (1), give heed (1), gives attention (1), giving ... /hebrew/7919a.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7761.htm">7761. sum -- to set, make</a> ... to set, make NASB Word Usage appointed (1), disregarded* (1), gave (1), issue (3), issued (11), laid (2), made (2), make (2), pays...attention (1), set (1). ... /hebrew/7761.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm">8085. shama -- to hear</a> ... A primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) -- X attentively, call (gather ... /hebrew/8085.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm">6030. anah -- to answer, respond</a> ... sing, shout, testify, announce A primitive root; properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, ie Pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extens. ... /hebrew/6030.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5027.htm">5027. nabat -- to look</a> ... 2), depend (1), depended (1), gaze (1), gazed (1), look (34), look down (2), looked (11), looks (4), observe (1), observed (1), pay attention (1), regard (2 ... /hebrew/5027.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8159.htm">8159. shaah -- to gaze</a> ... root Definition to gaze NASB Word Usage gaze away (1), had regard (1), had...regard (1), have regard (3), look (3), looked (1), pay...attention (1), turn your ... /hebrew/8159.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_attention_is_a_necessary.htm">Whether Attention is a Necessary Condition of Prayer?</a> ... OF PRAYER (SEVENTEEN ARTICLES) Whether attention is a necessary condition of prayer? ... Therefore attention is a necessary condition of prayer. ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether attention is a necessary.htm<a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_xii_being_compelled_he_gave.htm">Being Compelled, He Gave his Attention to Learning; but Fully ...</a> ... Book I. Chapter XII."Being Compelled, He Gave His Attention to Learning; But Fully Acknowledges that This Was the Work of God. 19. ... /.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xii being compelled he gave.htm<a href="/library/pink/the_antichrist/it_is_a_ground_for.htm">It is a Ground for Thanksgiving that During the Last Three or Four ...</a> ... It is a ground for thanksgiving that during the last three or four generations the people of God have given considerable attention to the prophecies of ... //christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/it is a ground for.htm<a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books_/chapter_39_to_which_of_the.htm">To which of the Above-Mentioned Studies Attention Should be Given ...</a> ... Book II. Chapter 39."To Which of the Above-Mentioned Studies Attention Should Be Given, and in What Spirit. 58. Accordingly, I ... /.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 39 to which of the.htm<a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/chapter_xxiv_but_possibly_one.htm">But Possibly one who Has Given his Attention to the Course of the ...</a> ... IV."Apologetic Works. Chapter XXIV. But possibly one who has given his attention to the course of the preceding remarks? But ... /.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter xxiv but possibly one.htm<a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_29__34_i.htm">I Entreat of You, Pay Attention to This...</a> ... Book III. Chapter 29. " 34. I entreat of you, pay attention to this? "34. I entreat of you, pay attention to this: I ask where ... /.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 29 34 i.htm<a href="/library/thaumaturgus/the_oration_and_panegyric_addressed_to_origen/argument_vii_the_wonderful_skill_with.htm">The Wonderful Skill with which Origen Prepares Gregory and ...</a> ... Athenodorus for Philosophy. The Intellect of Each is Exercised First in Logic, and the Mere Attention to Words is Contemned. But after ... /.../argument vii the wonderful skill with.htm<a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_cxii_the_jews_expound_these.htm">The Jews Expound These Signs Jejunely and Feebly, and Take up ...</a> ... Chapter CXII."The Jews expound these signs jejunely and feebly, and take up their attention only with insignificant matters. "But ... /.../chapter cxii the jews expound these.htm<a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/section_16_he_came_then.htm">He came Then to Attract Man's Sense-Bound Attention to Himself as ...</a> ... On the Incarnation of the Word. Section 16. He came then to attract man's sense-bound attention to Himself as man, and so to lead him on to know Him as God. ... /.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 16 he came then.htm<a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_iv_in_the_country_he.htm">In the Country He Gives his Attention to Literature, and Explains ...</a> ... Book IX. Chapter IV."In the Country He Gives His Attention to Literature, and Explains the Fourth Psalm in Connection with the Happy Conversion of Alypius. ... /.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter iv in the country he.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/attention.htm">Attention (236 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Attention (236 Occurrences). ... Observe with attention the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; (DBY). ... /a/attention.htm - 36k<a href="/topical/l/look.htm">Look (1874 Occurrences)</a> ... sense. See Phrases below. 2. (vi) To direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action. 3. (vi ... /l/look.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/p/pays.htm">Pays (18 Occurrences)</a> ... Romans 2:11 For God pays no attention to this world's distinctions. (WEY). ... (See RSV). Job 33:14 For God speaks once, yes twice, though man pays no attention. ... /p/pays.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/c/carefulness.htm">Carefulness (6 Occurrences)</a> ... of trouble or sorrow, as the pain from a blow, a throb, a distress in the mind; the latter, from Latin cura, implies a stretching forward, attention to some ... /c/carefulness.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/n/neglect.htm">Neglect (19 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (adv.) Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to ... /n/neglect.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/o/observe.htm">Observe (216 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (vt) To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the ... /o/observe.htm - 38k<a href="/topical/o/observance.htm">Observance (8 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) The act noticing with special attention; a heeding or keeping with care; as, the observance of the Sabbath is general; the strict observance of duties. ... /o/observance.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/o/overlooked.htm">Overlooked (10 Occurrences)</a> ... Romans 2:26 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 ... /o/overlooked.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/g/gaze.htm">Gaze (46 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (vi) To fix the eyes in a steady and earnest look; to look with eagerness or curiosity, as in admiration, astonishment, or with studious attention. ... /g/gaze.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/r/relax.htm">Relax (5 Occurrences)</a> ... to abate the stringency of; to remit in respect to strenuousness, earnestness, or effort; as, to relax discipline; to relax one's attention or endeavors. ... /r/relax.htm - 9k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/focused-on-Christ.html">How can I stay focused on Christ? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/ADD-ADHD-Christian.html">How should a Christian view ADD and ADHD? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/breast-implants.html">Can a Christian woman consider getting breast implants / breast augmentation? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/attention.htm">Attention: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Attention (236 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Matthew 6:7</a> And in your prayer do not make use of the same words again and again, as the Gentiles do: for they have the idea that God will give attention to them because of the number of their words. (BBE)<a href="/matthew/6-28.htm">Matthew 6:28</a> And why are ye careful about clothing? Observe with attention the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; (DBY)<a href="/matthew/7-3.htm">Matthew 7:3</a> Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but don't consider the beam that is in your own eye? (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/22-5.htm">Matthew 22:5</a> But they gave no attention, and went about their business, one to his farm, another to his trade: (BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16</a> They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter who you teach, for you aren't partial to anyone. (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Matthew 24:1</a> Jesus had left the Temple and was going on His way, when His disciples came and called His attention to the Temple buildings. (WEY NIV)<a href="/matthew/27-13.htm">Matthew 27:13</a> Then says Pilate to him, Do you give no attention to what their witnesses say against you? (BBE)<a href="/mark/5-36.htm">Mark 5:36</a> But Jesus, giving no attention to their words, said to the ruler of the Synagogue, Have no fear, only have faith. (BBE)<a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Mark 12:14</a> When they had come, they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don't defer to anyone; for you aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? (See NIV)<a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Luke 6:41</a> "And why look at the splinter in your brother's eye instead of giving careful attention to the beam in your own? (WEY NIV)<a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39</a> And she had a sister, by name Mary, who took her seat at the Lord's feet and gave attention to his words. (BBE)<a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Luke 16:31</a> And he said to him, If they will not give attention to Moses and the prophets, they will not be moved even if someone comes back from the dead. (BBE)<a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Luke 17:3</a> Give attention to yourselves: if your brother does wrong, say a sharp word to him; and if he has sorrow for his sin, let him have forgiveness. (BBE)<a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34</a> But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that day may come on you suddenly, and take you as in a net: (BBE)<a href="/luke/22-56.htm">Luke 22:56</a> And a certain woman-servant, seeing him in the light of the fire, and looking at him with attention, said, This man was with him. (BBE)<a href="/acts/1-10.htm">Acts 1:10</a> And while they were looking up to heaven with great attention, two men came to them, in white clothing, (BBE)<a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14</a> 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. (WEY)<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> And they kept their attention fixed on the Apostles' teaching and were united together in the taking of broken bread and in prayer. (BBE)<a href="/acts/3-5.htm">Acts 3:5</a> And he gave attention to them, hoping to get something from them. (BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/3-23.htm">Acts 3:23</a> And every soul who does not give attention to that prophet, will be cut off from among the people. (BBE)<a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19</a> But Peter and John in answer said to them, It is for you to say if it is right in the eyes of God to give attention to you more than to God: (BBE)<a href="/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6</a> Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did. (WEY BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/8-10.htm">Acts 8:10</a> To him people of all classes paid attention, declaring, "This man is the Power of God, known as the great Power." (WEY BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/8-11.htm">Acts 8:11</a> And they gave attention to him, because for a long time his wonder-working powers had kept them under his control. (BBE NAS)<a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Acts 10:33</a> So, straight away, I sent for you; and you have done well to come. And now, we are all present before God, ready to give attention to all the things which the Lord has given you to say. (BBE)<a href="/acts/11-6.htm">Acts 11:6</a> And looking on it with attention I saw in it all sorts of beasts and birds. (BBE)<a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Acts 13:16</a> So Paul rose, and motioning with his hand for silence, said, "Israelites, and you others who fear God, pay attention to me. (WEY)<a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14</a> 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. (WEY BBE)<a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Acts 16:33</a> And that same hour of the night, he took them, and when he had given attention to their wounds, he and all his family had baptism straight away. (BBE)<a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Acts 18:17</a> And they all made an attack on Sosthenes, the ruler of the Synagogue, and gave him blows before the judge's seat; but Gallio gave no attention to these things. (BBE RSV)<a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Give attention to yourselves, and to all the flock which the Holy Spirit has given into your care, to give food to the church of God, for which he gave his blood. (BBE)<a href="/acts/24-22.htm">Acts 24:22</a> But Felix, who had a more detailed knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, When Lysias, the chief captain, comes down, I will give attention to your business. (BBE)<a href="/acts/27-11.htm">Acts 27:11</a> But the captain gave more attention to the master and the owner of the ship than to what Paul said. (BBE RSV)<a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21</a> And when they had been without food for a long time, Paul got up among them and said, Friends, it would have been better if you had given attention to me and not gone sailing out from Crete, to undergo this damage and loss. (BBE)<a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Acts 27:39</a> 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. (WEY)<a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a> For God pays no attention to this world's distinctions. (WEY)<a href="/romans/2-26.htm">Romans 2:26</a> 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, (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/7-33.htm">1 Corinthians 7:33</a> But the married man gives his attention to the things of this world, how he may give pleasure to his wife. (BBE)<a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">1 Corinthians 7:35</a> Now I say this for your profit; not to make things hard for you, but because of what is right, and so that you may be able to give all your attention to the things of the Lord. (BBE)<a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24</a> Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good. (BBE)<a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">1 Corinthians 11:2</a> Now I am pleased to see that you keep me in memory in all things, and that you give attention to the teaching which was handed down from me to you. (BBE)<a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">2 Corinthians 10:7</a> Give attention to the things which are before you. If any man seems to himself to be Christ's, let him keep in mind that we are as much Christ's as he is. (BBE)<a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a> each fixing his attention, not simply on his own interests, but on those of others also. (WEY)<a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1</a> If then you have a new life with Christ, give your attention to the things of heaven, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (BBE)<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12</a> But we make this request to you, my brothers: give attention to those who are working among you, who are over you in the Lord to keep order among you; (BBE)<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14</a> And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed. (BBE)<a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">1 Timothy 1:4</a> neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith- (WEB WEY BBE NAS)<a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons, (WEB NAS)<a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a> Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching. (WEB WEY BBE NAS)<a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16</a> Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. (WEB BBE NAS)<a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a> 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; (WEY)<a href="/titus/1-14.htm">Titus 1:14</a> not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth. (WEB WEY BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Titus 3:8</a> This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men; (BBE DBY)<a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1</a> Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away. (WEB BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Hebrews 12:25</a> See that you give ear to his voice which comes to you. For if those whose ears were shut to the voice which came to them on earth did not go free from punishment, what chance have we of going free if we give no attention to him whose voice comes from heaven? (BBE)<a href="/james/2-3.htm">James 2:3</a> and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, "Sit here in a good place;" and you tell the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit by my footstool;" (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1</a> Wives, be ruled by your husbands; so that even if some of them give no attention to the word, their hearts may be changed by the behaviour of their wives, (BBE)<a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a> 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. (WEY BBE NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">3 John 1:10</a> Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Genesis 39:23</a> And the keeper of the prison gave no attention to anything which was under his care, because the Lord was with him; and the Lord made everything he did go well. (BBE NIV)<a href="/genesis/42-22.htm">Genesis 42:22</a> And Reuben said to them, Did I not say to you, Do the child no wrong? but you gave no attention; so now, punishment has come on us for his blood. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/4-8.htm">Exodus 4:8</a> And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe thee, neither hearken to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/5-9.htm">Exodus 5:9</a> Let heavier work be laid on the men, that they may labor therein; and don't let them pay any attention to lying words." (WEB BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/exodus/6-9.htm">Exodus 6:9</a> And Moses said these words to the children of Israel, but they gave no attention to him, because of the grief of their spirit and the cruel weight of their work. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/9-21.htm">Exodus 9:21</a> And he who gave no attention to the word of the Lord, kept his servants and his cattle in the field. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> and he said, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you." (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/exodus/16-20.htm">Exodus 16:20</a> But they gave no attention to Moses, and some of them kept it till the morning and there were worms in it and it had an evil smell: and Moses was angry with them. (BBE NIV)<a href="/exodus/23-21.htm">Exodus 23:21</a> Pay attention to him, and listen to his voice. Don't provoke him, for he will not pardon your disobedience, for my name is in him. (WEB BBE NIV)<a href="/numbers/5-15.htm">Numbers 5:15</a> then the man shall bring his wife to the priest, and shall bring her offering for her: the tenth part of an ephah of barley meal. He shall pour no oil on it, nor put frankincense on it, for it is a meal offering of jealousy, a meal offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to memory. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/14-44.htm">Numbers 14:44</a> But they gave no attention to his words and went to the top of the mountain, though Moses and the ark of the Lord's agreement did not go out of the tent-circle. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/16-15.htm">Numbers 16:15</a> Then Moses was very angry, and said to the Lord, Give no attention to their offering: not one of their asses have I taken, or done wrong to any of them. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/23-18.htm">Numbers 23:18</a> And in the words which the Lord had given him he said, Up! Balak, and give ear; give attention to me, O son of Zippor: (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Deuteronomy 1:43</a> This I said to you, but you gave no attention and went against the orders of the Lord, and in your pride went up into the hill-country. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/1-45.htm">Deuteronomy 1:45</a> And you came back, weeping before the Lord; but the Lord gave no attention to your cries and did not give ear to you. (BBE NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Deuteronomy 5:1</a> And Moses sent for all Israel, and said to them, Give ear, O Israel, to the laws and the decisions which I give you today, and give attention to them so that you may keep and do them. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/7-12.htm">Deuteronomy 7:12</a> And it will be, that if you give attention to these decisions and keep and do them, then the Lord will keep his agreement with you and his mercy, as he said in his oath to your fathers. (BBE NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/12-28.htm">Deuteronomy 12:28</a> Take note of all these orders I am giving you and give attention to them, so that it may be well for you and for your children after you for ever, while you do what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord your God. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/13-3.htm">Deuteronomy 13:3</a> Then give no attention to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God is testing you, to see if all the love of your heart and soul is given to him. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/13-8.htm">Deuteronomy 13:8</a> Do not be guided by him or give attention to him; have no pity on him or mercy, and give him no cover; (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/18-14.htm">Deuteronomy 18:14</a> For these nations, whose land you are taking, give attention to readers of signs and to those using secret arts: but the Lord your God will not let you do so. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Deuteronomy 21:18</a> If a man has a son who is hard-hearted and uncontrolled, who gives no attention to the voice of his father and mother, and will not be ruled by them, though they give him punishment: (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20</a> And say to them, This son of ours is hard-hearted and uncontrolled, he will not give attention to us; he gives himself up to pleasure and strong drink. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Deuteronomy 22:1</a> You shall not see your brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide yourself from them: you shall surely bring them again to your brother. (See NAS)<a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Deuteronomy 22:4</a> You shall not see your brother's donkey or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide yourself from them: you shall surely help him to lift them up again. (See NAS)<a href="/deuteronomy/28-13.htm">Deuteronomy 28:13</a> Yahweh will make you the head, and not the tail; and you shall be above only, and you shall not be beneath; if you shall listen to the commandments of Yahweh your God, which I command you this day, to observe and to do them, (See NIV)<a href="/joshua/1-17.htm">Joshua 1:17</a> As we gave attention to Moses in all things, so we will give attention to you: and may the Lord your God be with you as he was with Moses. (BBE)<a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Joshua 1:18</a> Whoever goes against your orders, and does not give attention to all your words, will be put to death: only take heart and be strong. (BBE)<a href="/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3</a> Give attention, O kings; give ear, O rulers; I, even I, will make a song to the Lord; I will make melody to the Lord, the God of Israel. (BBE)<a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Judges 11:28</a> However the king of the children of Ammon didn't listen to the words of Jephthah which he sent him. (See NIV)<a href="/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13</a> The angel of Yahweh said to Manoah, "Of all that I said to the woman let her beware. (See NAS)<a href="/ruth/2-10.htm">Ruth 2:10</a> Then she went down on her face to the earth, and said to him, Why have I grace in your eyes, that you give attention to me, seeing I am from a strange people? (BBE)<a href="/ruth/2-19.htm">Ruth 2:19</a> And her mother-in-law said to her, Where did you take up the grain today, and where were you working? May a blessing be on him who gave such attention to you. And she gave her mother-in-law an account of where she had been working, and said, The name of the man with whom I was working today is Boaz. (BBE)<a href="/ruth/4-4.htm">Ruth 4:4</a> I thought to disclose it to you, saying,'Buy it before those who sit here, and before the elders of my people.' If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know. For there is no one to redeem it besides you; and I am after you." He said, "I will redeem it." (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/2-25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25</a> If one man does wrong to another, God will be his judge: but if a man's sin is against the Lord, who will take up his cause? But they gave no attention to the voice of their father, for it was the Lord's purpose to send destruction on them. (BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/4-20.htm">1 Samuel 4:20</a> And when she was very near death the women who were with her said, Have no fear, for you have given birth to a son. But she made no answer and gave no attention to it. (BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/8-19.htm">1 Samuel 8:19</a> But the people gave no attention to the voice of Samuel; and they said, No, but we will have a king over us, (BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22</a> And Samuel said, Has Jehovah delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, As in hearkening to the voice of Jehovah? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, Attention than the fat of rams. (DBY YLT)<a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">1 Samuel 24:9</a> And David said to Saul, Why do you give any attention to those who say that it is my desire to do you wrong? (BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">1 Samuel 25:25</a> Let my lord give no attention to Nabal, that good-for-nothing: for as his name is, so is he, a man without sense: but I, your servant, did not see the young men whom my lord sent. (BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24</a> Who is going to give any attention to you in this question? for an equal part will be given to him who went to the fight and to him who was waiting by the goods: they are all to have the same. 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