"Elymas was not a man of education, yet he was peculiarly fitted to do the work of Satan. Those who preach the truth of God will meet the wily foe in many different forms. Sometimes it will be in the person of learned, but more often of ignorant, men, whom Satan has trained to be successful instruments to deceive souls. It is the duty of the minister of Christ to stand faithful at his post, in the fear of God and in the power of His might. Thus he may put to confusion the hosts of Satan and may triumph in the name of the Lord. AA 169.1"
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
EGW's statement about ministers standing in the power of God's might echoes the principle found in Ephesians 6:10, which encourages believers to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. The context is different, but the underlying principle is the same.
"convenience. Forgetful of self, they faltered not when weary, hungry, and cold. They had in view but one object —the salvation of those who had wandered far from the fold. AA 169.2"
"How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?"
Both passages emphasize self-sacrifice and dedication to the salvation of others. The EGW passage describes the apostles' dedication, while the Matthew verse illustrates Jesus' parable about seeking the lost sheep. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"It was here that Mark, overwhelmed with fear and discouragement, wavered for a time in his purpose to give himself wholeheartedly to the Lord's work. Unused to hardships, he was disheartened by the perils and privations of the way. He had labored with success under favorable circumstances; but now, amidst the opposition and perils that so often beset the pioneer worker, he failed to endure hardness as a good soldier of the cross. He had yet to learn to face danger and persecution and adversity with a brave heart. As the apostles advanced, and still greater difficulties were apprehended, Mark was intimidated and, losing all courage, refused to go farther and returned to Jerusalem. AA 169.3"
"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage describes Mark's failure to endure hardship, directly echoing the sentiment of 2 Timothy 2:3, which encourages enduring hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. The connection is clear and meaningful.