Jeremiah 29:7

Modern English Version

Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace.

Cross References

Ezra 6:10

so that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven, as well as pray for the life of the king and of his sons.

Ezra 7:23

Whatever is decreed by the God of heaven, let it be zealously done for the house of the God of heaven so as to avoid there being wrath against the realm of the king and his sons.

Psalm 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.

Jeremiah 38:4

Therefore the officials said to the king, “We beseech you, let this man be put to death, for he thus weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them, for this man does not seek the welfare of this people, but their harm.”

Ezekiel 11:16

Therefore say, Thus says the Lord God: Although I have cast them far off among the nations, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet I will be a sanctuary to them for a little while in the countries where they have gone.

Daniel 4:19

Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for a while, and his thoughts troubled him. The king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream, or its interpretation, trouble you.” Belteshazzar answered, “My lord, if only the dream was for those who hate you, and its interpretation for your enemies!

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”

Romans 13:1

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist are appointed by God.

Romans 13:5

So it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for the sake of conscience.