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Bible Verses About Spiritual Growth

“And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.”

— Mark 4:8

"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord" — Peter's closing command treats faith as agriculture: planted, watered, grown, never manufactured. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Mark 4:8 to 1 Peter 2:2.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about spiritual growth here is Mark 4:8: "And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred." John 15:2 follows close behind: "Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit." Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.

The 15 verses, in full text

01 · King James Version

And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

Mark 4:8

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02 · King James Version

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

John 15:2

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03 · King James Version

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

John 15:8

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04 · King James Version

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

1 Corinthians 3:6

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05 · King James Version

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Ephesians 4:14

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06 · King James Version

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Ephesians 4:15

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07 · King James Version

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

Philippians 1:9

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08 · King James Version

Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

Colossians 1:6

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09 · King James Version

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Colossians 1:10

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10 · King James Version

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Hebrews 5:14

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11 · King James Version

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Hebrews 6:1

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12 · King James Version

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.

2 Peter 3:18

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13 · King James Version

Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.

Psalms 92:13

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14 · King James Version

For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.

Isaiah 61:11

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15 · King James Version

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

1 Peter 2:2

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When to read these verses

Read these when the invisible things need handling: trust, prayer, calling, the practices that hold a life up. They are also the standard readings for studies and small groups, since the texts themselves invite response.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about spiritual growth?
Mark 4:8 is the one most readers land on: "And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred." John 15:2 is the usual second: "Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit." The full list of fifteen is on this page — there is no single required verse, and different seasons call for different texts.
How should a beginner use a list like this?
Start with one verse, not fifteen. Read it aloud once a day for a week — public-domain text, no permission needed, and the copy button will place it wherever you will actually see it. Scripture was written to be heard and repeated; a list like this is a shelf, not a syllabus.
Where in the Bible does it talk about spiritual growth?
The verses on this page come from 11 books of the Bible — most notably Mark, John, 1 Corinthians and 8 more — spanning both Old and New Testaments. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses spiritual growth in more than one voice, which is why the page shows whole verses rather than a single proof text.
How do I use a list of verses about spiritual growth?
Read the list once slowly, then keep the one verse that fits your situation close — the copy button places it wherever you will actually see it. Every card can be switched to the World English Bible for modern wording, and the random verse tool at the top of the page can draw one verse from this theme at a time if the whole list is more than today needs.

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