Mark 4:28

The earth of itself bears fruit; first the blade, then the head, then the full grain in the head.

Mark 4:31-32

It is like to a grain of mustard, which when it is sown upon the earth, though it is less than all the seeds that are upon the earth,

Matthew 13:26

And, when the blade sprang up, and produced fruit, then appeared the tares also.

Philippians 1:6

having become persuaded of this very thing, that He Who began in you a good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Philippians 1:9-11

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge and all discernment;

Colossians 1:10

to walk worthily of the Lord to all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God;

1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love toward one another, and toward all, as we also do toward 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 to a grain of mustard, which when it is sown upon the earth, though it is less than all the seeds that are upon the earth,
Philippians 1:6
having become persuaded of this very thing, that He Who began in you a good work will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ;
Colossians 1:10
to walk worthily of the Lord to all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God;
1 Thessalonians 3:12
and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love toward one another, and toward all, as we also do toward you,

Blade

Matthew 13:26
And, when the blade sprang up, and produced fruit, then appeared the tares also.

General references

Matthew 13:26
And, when the blade sprang up, and produced fruit, then appeared the tares also.
1 Corinthians 15:38
but God giveth it a body, even as He willed, and to each of the seeds a body of its own.