"***** The influence of your teaching would be tenfold greater if you were careful of your words. Words that should be a savor of life unto life may by the spirit which accompanies them be made a savor of death unto death. And remember that if by your spirit or your words you close the door to even one soul, that soul will confront you in the judgment. 6T 122.4"
"To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?"
EGW directly alludes to 2 Corinthians 2:16, using the phrase "savor of life unto life" and "savor of death unto death."
"But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment."
Both passages discuss accountability for words in the judgment. EGW's statement about confronting souls in judgment connects to the broader theme of Matthew 12:36.
"Do not, when referring to the Testimonies , feel it your duty to drive them home. In reading the Testimonies be sure not to mix in your filling of words, for this makes it impossible for the hearers to distinguish between the word of the Lord to them and your words. Be sure that you do not make the word of the Lord offensive. We long to see reforms, and because we do not see that which we desire, an evil spirit is too often allowed to cast drops of gall into our cup, and thus others are embittered. By our ill-advised words their spirit is chafed, and they are stirred to rebellion. 6T 122.5"
"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers."
Both passages address the importance of speaking in a way that edifies and ministers grace, rather than causing harm or offense. EGW's passage specifically warns against adding 'gall' to one's words, which aligns with the idea of avoiding 'corrupt communication' in Ephesians.