Mark 4:28-30

Expanded Bible

²⁸ By itself the earth produces grain. First the ·plant [blade; stalk] grows, then the head, and then ·all the [the ripe] grain in the head. ²⁹ When the grain is ready, the farmer cuts it [with a sickle], because this is the harvest time.”

A Story About Mustard Seed^(A)

³⁰ Then Jesus said, “How can I show you what the kingdom of God is like? What ·story [parable; see 3:23] can I use to explain it?