"The students are to be taught to help those who need encouragement. As they seek to help others they themselves will “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” ( 2 Peter 3:18 ), and their efficiency will be increased. “Ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 . Christians will fulfill the purpose of God for them only as they increase in knowledge and return to Him in earnest service the gifts they have received. CT 452.1"
"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen."
The EGW passage directly quotes 2 Peter 3:18, making it an explicit allusion.
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
The EGW passage directly quotes 1 Corinthians 3:9, making it an explicit allusion.
"The words, “A new heart also will I give you” ( Ezekiel 36:26 ), mean, A new mind will I give you. This change of heart is always attended by a clear conception of Christian duty, an understanding of truth. The clearness of our view of truth will be proportionate to our understanding of the word of God. He who gives the Scriptures close, prayerful attention will gain clear comprehension and sound judgment, as if in turning to God he had reached a higher plane of intelligence. CT 452.3"
"A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh."
Ellen White directly references Ezekiel 36:26 in this passage.