"And at the close of His earthly ministry, when He charged His disciples with a solemn commission to go “into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,” He declared that their ministry would receive confirmation through the restoration of the sick to health. Ye “shall lay hands on the sick,” He said, “and they shall recover.” Mark 16:15, 18 . By healing in His name the diseases of the body, they would testify to His power for the healing of the soul. CT 466.1"
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
EGW directly quotes and references Mark 16:15.
"The Saviour's commission to the disciples includes all believers to the end of time. All to whom the heavenly inspiration has come are put in trust with the gospel. All who receive the life of Christ are ordained to work for the salvation of their fellow men. For this work the church was established, and all who take upon themselves its sacred vows are thereby pledged to be co-workers with Christ. CT 466.2"
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 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."
EGW's statement about the Saviour's commission to the disciples aligns with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, emphasizing teaching and reaching all nations.
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
EGW's statement about being co-workers with Christ echoes the sentiment in 1 Corinthians 3:9, where believers are described as laborers together with God.
"“They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” This world is a vast lazar house; but Christ came to heal the sick, to proclaim deliverance to the captives of Satan. He was in Himself health and strength. He imparted His life to the sick, the afflicted, those possessed of demons. He knew that many of those who petitioned Him for help had brought disease upon themselves, yet He did not refuse to heal them. And when virtue from Christ entered into these poor souls, they were convicted of sin, and many were healed of their spiritual disease as well as of their physical maladies. CT 466.3"
"They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on Mark 16:18, specifically the phrase "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." The context of healing and Christ's power is also consistent.
"And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people."
Both passages describe Jesus' ministry of healing. Matthew 9:35 describes Jesus healing every sickness and disease, while the EGW passage speaks of Christ healing the sick and proclaiming deliverance. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"to be workers together with God for the restoration of health to the body as well as to the soul. CT 466.4"
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
Both passages highlight the concept of working together with God. 1 Corinthians 3:9 states "we are labourers together with God," while the EGW passage speaks of "workers together with God for the restoration of health." The connection is clear and meaningful.