Jeremiah 24:5

New International Reader's Version

“I am the Lord, the God of Israel. I say, ‘I consider the people who were forced to leave Judah to be like these good figs. I sent them away from this place. I forced them to go to Babylon.

Cross References

Psalm 119:67

Before I went through suffering, I went down the wrong path. But now I obey your word.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to suffer. That’s what helped me to understand your orders.

Jeremiah 24:4

Then a message from the Lord came to me. The Lord said,

Jeremiah 29:11

I know the plans I have for you,” announces the Lord. “I want you to enjoy success. I do not plan to harm you. I will give you hope for the years to come.

Jeremiah 29:20

So listen to the Lord’s message. Listen, all you whom he has sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon.

Jeremiah 29:4

The Lord who rules over all is the God of Israel. He speaks to all those he forced to go from Jerusalem to Babylon. He says,

Ezekiel 11:17

“Tell them, ‘The Lord and King says, “I will gather you from the nations. I will bring you back from the countries where you have been scattered. I will give you back the land of Israel.” ’

Ezekiel 11:20

Then they will follow my rules. They will be careful to keep my laws. They will be my people. And I will be their God.

Leviticus 26:44

But even after all that, I will not say no to you or turn away from you. I will not destroy you completely in the land of your enemies. I will not break my covenant with you. I am the Lord your God.

Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good. When people are in trouble, they can go to him for safety. He takes good care of those who trust in him.

Zechariah 13:9

I will put this third in the fire. I will make them as pure as silver. I will test them like gold. They will call out to me. And I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people.’ And they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’ ”

Matthew 25:12

“But he replied, ‘What I’m about to tell you is true. I don’t know you.’

John 10:27

My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.

1 Corinthians 8:3

But whoever loves God is known by God.

Galatians 4:9

But now you know God. Even better, God knows you. So why are you turning back to those weak and worthless powers? Do you want to be slaves to them all over again?

Deuteronomy 8:16

He gave you manna to eat in the desert. Your people had never even known anything about manna before. The Lord took your pride away. He tested you. He did it so that things would go well with you in the end.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s solid foundation stands firm. Here is the message written on it. “The Lord knows who his own people are.” (Numbers 16:5) Also, “All who say they believe in the Lord must turn away from evil.”

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.