Jeremiah 24:5
Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 24:2 describes the very good figs in the vision — the 'good figs' that God identifies as the exiles in verse 5.
Jeremiah 28:4 is a false prophecy promising quick return, directly opposing God's genuine promise to the good figs here.
Jeremiah 29:4 echoes the same phrase 'whom I have sent into exile', confirming God's sovereignty in sending the exiles.
Jeremiah 29:14 elaborates on the restoration promise for the same exiles, fulfilling the good figs' future.
Jeremiah 29:20 addresses the same audience as the good figs, using identical language about the exiles.
Psalm 119:67 shows affliction leading to obedience — the exile was meant to turn the exiles back to God, just as the psalmist learned from being afflicted.
Revelation 3:19 says those God loves He reproves and disciplines — the exile was God's loving reproof for Judah, as seen in the good figs.
Hebrews 12:5-10 teaches that God's discipline proves sonship and produces holiness — the exile was God's loving discipline for Judah as His children.
2 Timothy 2:19 states 'The Lord knows those who are His' — directly paralleling God's knowledge of His good figs.
Romans 8:28 promises all things work for good for those who love God — the exile, though harsh, was used by God for the exiles' good purpose.
John 10:27 echoes God's intimate knowledge of His sheep — the good figs are those He knows and leads.
Psalm 119:71 says affliction is good for learning God's statutes — the exiles' suffering was designed to teach them, resulting in their ultimate good.
Psalm 94:12-14 echoes the same theme: God disciplines but does not forsake His people, mirroring the exiles' status as good figs under loving discipline.
Ezekiel 11:17 promises gathering the exiles back to Israel, parallel to the restoration in this verse.
Ezekiel 11:16 assures exiles of God's sanctuary among them, reinforcing God's care as for the good figs.
Matthew 25:12 shows the opposite — the bridegroom says 'I do not know you,' contrasting God's recognition of His good figs.
1 Corinthians 8:3 says those who love God are known by Him — similar to how the exiles are known as good figs.