"The importance of the canvassing work is kept ever before me. This work has not of late had the life infused into it which was once given by the agents who made it their specialty. Canvassers have been called from their evangelistic work to engage in other labor. This is not as it should be. Many of our canvassers, if truly converted and consecrated, can accomplish more in this line than in any other in bringing the truth for this time before the people. 6T 329"
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Both passages deal with spreading the Gospel. Matthew 28:19-20 is the Great Commission, while the EGW passage emphasizes the importance of canvassing as a means of evangelism. The EGW passage can be seen as a specific application of the general command in Matthew.
"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
Both passages emphasize the importance of preaching/sharing the word. 2 Timothy 4:2 urges Timothy to preach the word diligently, while the EGW passage emphasizes the importance of canvassing as a means of bringing truth to the people. The EGW passage can be seen as a specific application of the general command in 2 Timothy.
"We have the word of God to show that the end is near. The world is to be warned, and as never before we are to be laborers with Christ. The work of warning has been entrusted to us. We are to be channels of light to the world, imparting to others the light we receive from the great Light Bearer. The words and works of all men are to be tried. Let us not be backward now. That which is to be done in warning the world must be done without delay. Let not the canvassing work be left to languish. Let the books containing the light on present truth be placed before as many as possible. 6T 329.2"
"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."
The EGW passage directly references the need to warn the world and the nearness of the end, which is a clear allusion to Matthew 24:14. The connection is strong and direct.
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Both passages emphasize spreading the message of God to the world. Acts 1:8 is the Great Commission, and the EGW passage speaks of warning the world and being channels of light. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work."
Both passages emphasize the urgency of working while there is still time. John 9:4 speaks of working while it is day, before the night comes, while the EGW passage emphasizes the need to warn the world without delay. The connection is thematic and highlights the importance of acting quickly.