Mark 4:27
and sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up, and increase; he knows not how.
John 3:7-8
Do not wonder that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
1 Corinthians 15:37-38
And as to what thou sowest, thou sowest not the very body that shall be produced, but a bare grain, it may be, of wheat, or any other corn:
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought always to give thanks to God on your account, my brethren, as it is fit; because your faith increaseth greatly, and the love of every one of you towards each other aboundeth:
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: to Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.