"Sabbath Meetings Christ has said: “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 . Wherever there are as many as two or three believers, let them meet together on the Sabbath to claim the Lord's promise. 6T 360"
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 18:20 in this passage.
"When compelled to travel on the Sabbath we should try to avoid the company of those who would draw our attention to worldly things. We should keep our minds stayed upon God and commune with Him. Whenever there is opportunity we should speak to others in regard to the truth. We should always be ready to relieve suffering and to help those in need. In such cases God desires that the knowledge and wisdom He has given us should be put to use. But we should not talk about matters of business or engage in any common, worldly conversation. At all times and in all places God requires us to prove our loyalty to Him by honoring the Sabbath. 6T 360.1"
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Both passages emphasize doing good and helping others when the opportunity arises. EGW applies this principle specifically to Sabbath keeping, which strengthens the connection.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
The EGW passage encourages focusing on godly things and avoiding worldly conversation, which aligns with the general principle of Philippians 4:8 to dwell on positive and virtuous thoughts.
"The little companies assembled to worship God on His holy day have a right to claim the rich blessing of Jehovah. They should believe that the Lord Jesus is an honored guest in their assemblies. Every true worshiper who keeps holy the Sabbath should claim the promise: “That ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you.” Exodus 31:13 . 6T 360.3"
"Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you."
Ellen White directly references Exodus 31:13 in this passage.