"When my husband became so feeble, before our removal from Rochester, he desired to free himself from the responsibility of the publishing work. He proposed that the church take charge of the work, and that it be managed by a publishing committee whom they should appoint, and that no one connected with the office derive any financial benefit therefrom beyond the wages received for his labor. 1T 101.1"
"Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business."
Both passages involve delegating responsibility to a committee chosen by the church, suggesting a thematic parallel in organizational structure and shared responsibility.
"work. He enjoyed the confidence of the active friends of the cause, who trusted to his care the means which they donated from time to time, as the growing cause demanded, to build up the publishing enterprise. But although the statement was frequently repeated through the Review , that the publishing house was virtually the property of the church, yet as he was the only legal manager, our enemies took advantage of the situation, and under the cry of speculation, did all in their power to injure him, and to retard the progress of the cause. Under these circumstances he introduced the matter of organization, which resulted in the incorporation of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, according to the laws of Michigan, in the spring of 1861. 1T 101.2"
"Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet."
Both passages deal with the donation of resources to further a religious cause. The Acts verse describes a specific instance of selling land and giving the proceeds to the apostles, while the EGW passage describes donations to build up a publishing enterprise. The common theme of financial support for religious work makes this a valid thematic parallel.
"Although the cares that came upon us in connection with the publishing work and other branches of the cause involved much perplexity, the greatest sacrifice I was called to make in connection with the work was to leave my children to the care of others. 1T 101.3"
"He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me."
Both passages deal with prioritizing devotion to God above family, even though the EGW passage is about a specific sacrifice related to her work.
"And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life."
Both passages address the sacrifice of leaving family (specifically children) for the sake of religious work. The Matthew verse promises a reward for such sacrifices, while the EGW passage describes the personal cost. The shared theme of sacrificing family for a higher calling makes this a valid thematic parallel.
"If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple."
Similar to Matthew 10:37, this verse in Luke emphasizes the need to prioritize discipleship above familial ties, which resonates with the sacrifice EGW describes.
"Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches."
Both passages discuss the burden of cares and responsibilities associated with religious work. Paul mentions the 'care of all the churches,' while EGW speaks of the 'cares' connected with the publishing work. The shared theme of the weight of responsibility in religious leadership makes this a reasonable thematic parallel.