"The responsibility of the work rests very lightly upon some. They feel that after they leave the desk their work is done. It is a burden to visit, a burden to talk; and the people who are really desirous of getting all the good there is for them, and who wish to hear and learn that they may see all things clearly, are not benefited and satisfied. Ministers excuse themselves because they are weary, and yet some exhaust their precious strength and spend their time in work which another could do just as well as they. They should preserve moral and physical vigor that as faithful workmen of God they may give full proof of their ministry. 1T 473.1"
"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of ministers being diligent and energetic in their work, giving 'full proof of their ministry.' This aligns with 2 Timothy 4:2, which urges ministers to 'preach the word; be instant in season, out of season.' The core principle of dedicated ministry is present in both.
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
Both passages refer to ministers as laborers in God's work. While EGW focuses on the minister's responsibility and effort, 1 Corinthians 3:9 speaks of being laborers together with God. The connection is thematic, highlighting the shared labor in ministry.