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.
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Bible References
Seek
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Daniel 6:4
Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find a pretext against Daniel with respect to the kingdom; but they could not find any pretext or fault; inasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Romans 13:1
Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
1 Peter 2:13
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme,
Pray
Ezra 6:10
that they may present sweet odours to the God of the heavens, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons.
Ezra 7:23
Whatever is commanded by the God of the heavens, let it be carefully done for the house of the God of the heavens; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
Daniel 4:19
Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spoke and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, nor its interpretation, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and its interpretation to thine enemies!
1 Timothy 2:1
I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made for all men;
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1 Peter 2:13
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme,