Jeremiah 29:7

The Scriptures 2009

And seek the peace of the city where I have exiled you, and pray to יהוה for it, for in its peace you have peace.’

Cross References

Ezra 6:10

so that they bring pleasing offerings to the Elah of heaven, and pray for the life of the sovereign and his sons.

Ezra 7:23

Whatever is commanded by the Elah of heaven, let it be diligently done for the House of the Elah of heaven. For why should there be wrath against the reign of the sovereign and his sons?

Psalm 122:6

Pray for the peace of Yerushalayim, Let those who love You be at rest.

Jeremiah 38:4

Then the heads said to the sovereign, “Please, let this man be put to death, because he is weakening the hands of the men of battle who are left in this city, and the hands of all the people, by speaking such words to them. For this man does not seek the peace of this people, but the evil.”

Ezekiel 11:16

“Therefore say, ‘Thus said the Master יהוה, “Although I have sent them far off among the nations, and although I have scattered them among the lands, yet I was for them a set-apart place for a little while in the lands to which they came.” ’

Daniel 4:19

Then Dani’ĕl, whose name was Bĕlteshatstsar, was stunned for a short time, and his thoughts alarmed him. The sovereign responded and said, “Bĕlteshatstsar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.” Bĕlteshatstsar answered and said, “My master, the dream is to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies!

Daniel 4:27

“Therefore, O sovereign, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your crookednesses by showing favour to the poor – your prosperity might be extended.”

Romans 13:1

Let every being be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from Elohim, and the authorities that exist are appointed by Elohim.

Romans 13:5

Therefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of the conscience.