"“Go forth preaching the gospel to all nations,” the Saviour says to us, “that they may become children of God. I am with you in this work, teaching, guiding, comforting, strengthening you, giving you success in your work of self-denial and sacrifice. I will move upon hearts, convincing them of sin, and turning them from darkness to light, from disobedience to righteousness. In My light they shall see light. You will meet the opposition of satanic agencies, but put your trust in Me. I will never fail you.” 8T 17.2"
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19. The phrase "Go forth preaching the gospel to all nations" is a clear allusion.
"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."
The EGW passage echoes the promise of Christ's presence in Matthew 28:20, "lo, I am with you alway." The phrase "I am with you in this work" is a clear allusion.
"To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me."
Both passages share the theme of turning people from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. While not a direct quote, the concepts are very similar.
"Think you not that Christ values those who live wholly for Him? Think you not that He visits those who, like the beloved John, are for His sake in hard and trying places? He finds His faithful ones, and holds communion with them, encouraging and strengthening them. And angels of God, that excel in strength, are sent forth by God to minister to His human workers who are speaking the truth to those who know it not. 8T 17.3"
"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"
The EGW passage explicitly mentions angels being sent to minister, which is the core idea of Hebrews 1:14. The phrase "angels of God, that excel in strength, are sent forth by God to minister" is a clear allusion.
"He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him."
Both passages connect obedience and love for Christ with Christ's manifestation or presence with the believer. The EGW passage speaks of Christ visiting and holding communion with those who live wholly for Him, which aligns with the principle in John 14:21.
"To the minister of the gospel God has given the work of guiding to Christ those who have wandered from the narrow way. He is to be wise and earnest in his efforts. At the end of each year he should be able to look back and see souls saved as the result of his labors. Some he is to save with fear, “pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh,” “holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught.” Jude 23 ; Titus 1:9 . Paul's charge to Timothy comes to the ministers of today: “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ; ...Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.” 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 . 8T 17.4"
"Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers."
Ellen White directly references Titus 1:9 in this passage.