Jeremiah 29:7

Modern King James Version

And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be exiled, and pray to Jehovah for it. For in its peace you shall have peace.

Cross References

Ezra 6:10

so that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savors to the God of Heaven, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons.

Ezra 7:23

Whatever is commanded by the God of Heaven, let it be carefully done for the house of the God of Heaven, for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?

Psalm 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; those who love you shall be blessed.

Jeremiah 38:4

And the rulers said to the king, Please let this man be put to death. For in this way he 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 good of this people, but the hurt.

Ezekiel 11:16

Therefore say, So says the Lord Jehovah: Though I have sent them far off among the nations, and though I scattered them among the lands, yet I will be to them as a little sanctuary in the lands where they had gone.

Daniel 4:19

Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was stunned for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spoke and said, Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its meaning trouble you. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream is to those who hate you, and its meaning to your foes.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my advice be pleasing to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, whether there will be duration to your prosperity.

Romans 13:1

Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.

Romans 13:5

Therefore you must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.