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.
Work for the good and prosperity of the city where I have sent you as prisoners, and pray to the LORD for that city. When it does well, you will do well too.
God is telling His people to actively seek the welfare of the place where they live, even if they're there against their will, because their well-being is connected to their community's well-being.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Jeremiah's letter to the Jewish exiles who had been forcibly taken from Jerusalem to Babylon in 597 BC. Rather than telling them to resist or isolate themselves, God instructed them to settle down and contribute positively to Babylonian society. This was radical advice since Babylon was their captor and represented everything opposite to their faith and culture.
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