"I saw that the Eastern tent should not be carried over and over the same ground. If need be, those who accompany the tent should go a warfare at their own charges; they should pitch the tent where the truth has not been presented, and the tent when thus pitched should be well supplied with laborers. 1T 148.1"
"Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?"
Both passages discuss the idea of ministers or workers bearing their own expenses. While 1 Corinthians 9:7 speaks more broadly about the right of workers to be supported, EGW's passage specifically mentions 'going a warfare at their own charges,' which aligns with the concept of self-sufficiency in ministry.
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
Both passages deal with spreading the gospel to new areas. Matthew 28:19 is the Great Commission, and EGW is applying that principle to a specific ministry context (tent meetings). However, the connection is not as strong as the original confidence suggested, as the EGW passage is more about strategic deployment than the core command to evangelize.
I saw that there had been a failure in going over the same old ground, year after year, with almost exactly the same gifts. If possible, the most acceptable gifts should be obtained. It would be better, and accomplish more good, if there were fewer tent meetings, and a stronger force, or company, with different gifts to labor. Then there should be a longer tarry in a place where an interest is awakened. There has been too much haste in taking down the tent. Some begin to be favorably impressed, and there is need that persevering efforts be put forth till their minds become settled and they commit themselves on the truth. In many places where the tent has been pitched, the ministers stay till the prejudice begins to wear away, and some would then listen with minds free from prejudice; but just then the tent is taken down and sent on its way to another place. The rounds are gone over, time and means spent, and the servants of God can see but very little accomplished through the tent seas…
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit."
The EGW passage discusses the need for diverse gifts in ministry, which directly reflects the principle in 1 Corinthians 12:4 about the diversity of spiritual gifts. The EGW passage is applying this principle to the specific context of tent meetings.
"I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase."
Both passages address the importance of different roles and stages in the process of spiritual growth and evangelism. Paul plants, Apollos waters, and God gives the increase. EGW speaks of the need to stay longer in a place to allow for spiritual growth. The connection is thematic, focusing on the collaborative and sequential nature of ministry.
"And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them."
Both passages highlight the importance of spending a significant amount of time in one location to establish and nurture a community of believers. Acts 18:11 describes Paul's extended stay in Corinth, while EGW emphasizes the need to avoid hasty departures from tent meeting locations. The connection is thematic, focusing on the value of sustained presence in ministry.
"I saw that special efforts should be made in the West with tents; for the angels of God are preparing minds there to receive the truth. This is why God has moved on some in the East to move to the West. Their gifts can accomplish more in the West than in the East. The burden of the work is in the West, and it is of the greatest importance that the servants of God should move in His opening providence. 1T 148.3"
"And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us."
Both passages involve a divine call to a specific geographical location for ministry. EGW's statement about moving to the West echoes the call to Macedonia in Acts.