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"“With great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them.” Acts 4:33 . Under their labors there were added to the church chosen men, who, receiving the word of life, consecrated their lives to the work of giving to others the hope that had filled their hearts with peace and joy. Hundreds proclaimed the message: “The kingdom of God is at hand.” They could not be restrained or intimidated by threatenings. The Lord spoke through them; and, wherever they went, the sick were healed, and the poor had the gospel preached unto them. 8T 20.1"
Direct citation 100% Acts 4:33
"And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all."
The EGW passage directly quotes Acts 4:33 and elaborates on the context and impact of the apostles' ministry.
"So mightily can God work when men give themselves up to the control of His Spirit. 8T 20.2"
Related principle 90% Acts 1:8
"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 the power of God working through individuals who are yielded to His Spirit. Acts 1:8 speaks of receiving power through the Holy Spirit, while EGW speaks of God working mightily when people give themselves to the control of His Spirit.
"Notice that it was after the disciples had come into perfect unity, when they were no longer striving for the highest place, that the Spirit was poured out. They were of one accord. All differences had been put away. And the testimony borne of them after the Spirit had been given is the same. Mark the word: “The multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul.” Acts 4:32 . The Spirit of Him who died that sinners might live animated the entire congregation of believers. 8T 20.4"
Direct citation 97% Acts 4:32
"And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common."
Ellen White directly references Acts 4:32 in this passage.

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