Mark 4:28
The ground bears the crop of itself--first the blade, then the ear, and then the full grain in the ear;
Mark 4:31-32
By what can we illustrate it? Perhaps by the growth of a mustard-seed. This seed, when sown in the ground, though it is smaller than all other seeds,
Matthew 13:26
So, when the blades of corn shot up, and came into ear, the tares made their appearance also.
Philippians 1:6
For of this I am confident, that he who began a good work in you will complete it in readiness for the Day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:9-11
And what I pray for is this--that your love may grow yet stronger and stronger, with increasing knowledge and all discernment,
Colossians 1:10
Then you will live lives worthy of the Master, and so please God in every way. Your lives will be fruitful in every kind of good action, and your characters will grow through a fuller knowledge of God;
1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
And for you, may the Lord fill you to overflowing with love for one another and for every one, just as we are filled with love for you;