could.

Luke 20:19, 20
When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people. . . .

Luke 22:2-4
and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people. . . .

Matthew 22:15, 16
Then the Pharisees went out and plotted to trap Jesus in His words. . . .

were very attentive to hear him.

Nehemiah 8:3
So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

John 7:46-49
"Never has anyone spoken like this man!" the officers answered. . . .

Acts 16:14
Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.