"Every opportunity should be improved to extend the truth to other nations. This will be attended with considerable expense, but expense should in no case hinder the performance of this work. Means are of value only as they are used to advance the interest of the kingdom of God. The Lord has lent men means for this very purpose, to use in sending the truth to their fellow men. LS 206.1"
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
The EGW passage directly reflects the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, emphasizing the importance of extending the truth to other nations. Both passages advocate for spreading the message of God to all people.
"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
Both passages discuss the use of resources for God's work. 2 Corinthians 9:7 encourages cheerful giving, while the EGW passage emphasizes that means are valuable only when used to advance God's kingdom. Both highlight the importance of using resources willingly and purposefully for God's cause.
"Now is the time to use means for God. Now is the time to be rich in good works, laying up in store for ourselves a good foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on eternal life. One soul saved in the kingdom of God is of more value than all earthly riches. We are answerable to God for the souls of those with whom we are brought in contact, and the closer our connections with our fellow men, the greater our responsibility. We are one great brotherhood, and the welfare of our fellow men should be our great interest. We have not one moment to lose. If we have been careless in this matter, it is high time we were now in earnest to redeem the time, lest the blood of souls be found on our garments. As children of God, none of us are excused from taking a part in the great work of Christ in the salvation of our fellow men. LS 206.2"
"That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;"
The EGW passage directly echoes the language of 1 Timothy 6:18, particularly the phrase 'rich in good works' and the concept of laying up a good foundation.