Mark 4:28

for the earth spontaneously produces, first the blade, then the ear, after that the grain of corn in the ear.

Mark 4:31-32

it is like a grain of mustard-seed, which when sown in the earth, is less than any other grain that is sown there.

Matthew 13:26

but when the blade was sprung up, and bore grain, the tares appeared too.

Philippians 1:6

he who has begun this good work in you will bring it to perfection against the appearance of Christ. it is but just

Philippians 1:9-11

and the favour I ask of him is this, that your kindness to me may be crown'd with farther improvements in knowledge and all prudence;

Colossians 1:10

that your conduct may be worthy of the Lord, in every respect agreeable to him, being friutful in every kind of virtue, and increasing in divine knowledge:

1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

may the Lord make you increase and abound in mutual love, in love towards all men, as we do towards you:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

General references

Bible References

First

Mark 4:31
it is like a grain of mustard-seed, which when sown in the earth, is less than any other grain that is sown there.
Philippians 1:6
he who has begun this good work in you will bring it to perfection against the appearance of Christ. it is but just
Colossians 1:10
that your conduct may be worthy of the Lord, in every respect agreeable to him, being friutful in every kind of virtue, and increasing in divine knowledge:
1 Thessalonians 3:12
may the Lord make you increase and abound in mutual love, in love towards all men, as we do towards you:

Blade

Matthew 13:26
but when the blade was sprung up, and bore grain, the tares appeared too.

General references

Matthew 13:26
but when the blade was sprung up, and bore grain, the tares appeared too.
1 Corinthians 15:38
but God gives it such a body, as he thinks fit, to every seed its peculiar body.