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.

Cross-reference

Ezra 6:10 Historical context

Ezra 6:10 records Jews praying for the king's welfare, a direct historical fulfillment of Jeremiah's command to pray for the city's peace.

1 Timothy 2:1 urges prayer for all people, expanding Jeremiah's specific command to pray for the exile city to a universal call.

1 Timothy 2:2 specifically prays for authorities to enable peaceful living, directly parallel to Jeremiah's promise that the city's peace brings your peace.

1 Peter 2:13-17 explicitly calls believers to submit to human authorities 'for the Lord's sake', directly applying Jeremiah's exile command.

Romans 13:1 Parallel

Romans 13:1 instructs submission to governing authorities, echoing Jeremiah's call to seek the peace of the city where God placed His people.

Romans 13:5 Parallel

Romans 13:5 adds conscience as a motive for submission, reinforcing Jeremiah's principle that seeking the city's good is God's will.