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Proverbs 9:9

“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”

Proverbs 9:9 

Genesis 6:14-16 
Noah listened to instruction and built the ark

Matthew 4:18-19 
The disciples listened to Jesus and followed him, learning how to do miracles and follow Jesus’ instructions.

Luke 2:46, 52 
Jesus was the wise and just man who by asking questions, receiving instruction and being taught became wiser and increased in learning. It’s hard to imagine Jesus needing to be taught but he was humble and didn’t act like a know it all.

Daniel 1:17-21 
Daniel was wise and was taught by the people in Babylon, increasing in learning and wisdom so that he could counsel the people.

Mark 4:8,20 
In the parable of the sower, the one that fell on good ground increased and brought forth fruit. Those who are sown on good ground increase and bear fruit

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