Mark 4:28

The earth spontaneously brings forth fruit; first the blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

27and he may sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed germinates and grows, as he does not know.

29And when the fruit may develop, immediately he thrusts in the sickle, because the harvest is at hand.

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Matthew Henry on Mark 4:22-35

The Gradual Advance of the Gospel. 21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. 25 For he that hath, to him shall be… Read the whole commentary →

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