"Sister Abbey came to the door, and my husband introduced himself as one who kept the Sabbath. She said: “I am glad to see you. Come in.” He replied: “There are three more in the carriage with me. I thought if we all came in together we might frighten you.” “I am never frightened at Christians,” was the reply. Sister Abbey expressed much joy at seeing us, and we were heartily welcomed by her and her family. When Brother Bates was introduced, she said: “Can this be Brother Bates, who wrote that hewing book on the Sabbath? And come to see us? I am unworthy to have you come under my roof. But the Lord has sent you to us; for we are starving for the truth.” LS 114.2"
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
The EGW passage describes a warm welcome given to strangers, which thematically aligns with the encouragement in Hebrews 13:2 to entertain strangers, as one might unknowingly be entertaining angels. The confidence is slightly increased because the welcoming attitude is emphasized in both passages.
"He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."
Both passages deal with the welcoming of messengers of God and the idea of receiving Christ through them. The EGW passage illustrates the principle of hospitality to those who represent Christ.