Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Seek
Pray
General references
Bible References
Seek
Romans 13:1
Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,
Pray
1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, then, I urge you to offer [special] requests, prayers, intercessions [Note: "Intercessions" probably refers to praying on behalf of others], and thanksgivings for all people.
General references
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,