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"In the camp the prevailing language was the Norwegian, and there the usual program of a local camp meeting was followed. In the big house the prevailing language was English, and there very many precious seasons of prayer were enjoyed, also profitable councils were held regarding the means to be used for broadening and strengthening the work in all the countries of Europe. LS 301.1"
Related principle 75% Acts 4:24
"And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:"
Both passages describe groups of people praying together. The EGW passage mentions precious seasons of prayer, while the Bible verse speaks of lifting up their voice to God with one accord.
"Tuesday, June 14, cheering reports were made regarding the marvelous development during the year in the colporteur work. Elder Matteson related wonderful experiences during the preceding winter in his school for colporteurs and Bible workers; Elder Conradi reported the success of workers in Germany and Switzerland; Elder Olsen gave cheering reports from Norway, and Elder Henriksen from Denmark. Elder Lane reported good progress on the part of the colporteurs in England. LS 301.2"
Related principle 85% Acts 14:27
"And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles."
Both passages describe reports being made about the progress of missionary work. The EGW passage lists reports from various elders, while the Bible verse speaks of rehearsing all that God had done with them.
"The Missionary Council went busily on with its work for several days after the people from the churches in Norway had returned to their homes. Plans were laid and resolutions adopted looking to the education of men for the ministry, and the establishment of a ship mission in Hamburg. The subject commanding the most enthusiastic attention was the development of schools in each conference for the training of colporteurs. That which called for the most anxious study was the question of preparing and publishing the most suitable literature. LS 301.3"
Likely biblical basis 90% Matthew 28:19-20
"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."
The EGW passage describes practical steps taken to fulfill the Great Commission outlined in Matthew 28:19-20. The focus on education, literature, and missionary work directly reflects the command to 'teach all nations'.

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