Bible verses for children
Care for the place where you live.
Jeremiah 29:7
Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to Yahweh for it; for in its peace you will have peace.”
Jeremiah 29:7 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
The exiles are told to seek their city’s wellbeing and pray for it. Peace includes a community flourishing together. People can contribute to a place even when life there is difficult.
Join a safe local act of care, such as tidying a shared space with an adult.
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What could help your neighbourhood flourish?
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Bible context & readings +
Jeremiah writes to people taken from Jerusalem to Babylon. He urges constructive life during a long exile. Seeking the city’s welfare does not mean approving the injustice that brought them there.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us care for our neighbours and community. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.