Jeremiah 29:7
“And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.”
Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;
Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished.
And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.
For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the Lord.
Cross-References
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”
“For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”
“That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.”