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"Christ is our example, our inspiration, our exceeding great reward. Ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 . God is the Master Builder, but man has a part to act. He is to co-operate with God. “We are laborers together with God.” Verse 9 . Never forget the words, “ together with God .” 7T 39.1"
Direct citation 99% 1 Corinthians 3:9
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
EGW directly quotes and references 1 Corinthians 3:9.
"Remember that working with Christ as your personal Saviour is your strength and your victory. This is the part that all are to act. To those who do this comes the assurance: “As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God.” John 1:12 . Christ declares: “Without Me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5 . And the humble, believing soul responds: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 . 7T 39.2"
Direct citation 99% John 1:12
"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:"
EGW directly quotes John 1:12.
Direct citation 99% John 15:5
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
EGW directly quotes John 15:5.
Direct citation 99% Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
EGW directly quotes Philippians 4:13.
"Christ is the sympathetic, compassionate Redeemer. He has given His commission: “Go ye into all the world.” Mark 1:15 . All must hear the message of warning. A prize of richest value is held up before those who are running the Christian race. Those who run with patience will receive a crown of life that fadeth not away. 7T 39.3"
Direct citation 99% Mark 16:15
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
EGW directly quotes Mark 16:15 (though she cites it as Mark 1:15).
Direct citation 97% Mark 1:15
"And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."
Ellen White directly references Mark 1:15 in this passage.
Related principle 85% 1 Corinthians 9:24
"Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain."
Both passages use the metaphor of running a race to describe the Christian life and the pursuit of a reward.
Related principle 85% James 1:12
"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."
Both passages connect endurance/patience with receiving a 'crown of life'.

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