"But those who were personally acquainted with the conditions existing in the home and foreign mission fields, felt that there was greater need for broadening the field work and establishing many centers of influence. They felt that already a disproportionate amount of means had been expended at headquarters. Moreover, the men bearing responsibility at the publishing house in California did not approve of any plan of consolidation which might result in the crippling of the work on the Pacific coast. LS 312.1"
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Both passages deal with the expansion of mission work. Acts 1:8 outlines the geographical progression of spreading the Gospel, while EGW's passage discusses the need to broaden the field work and establish centers of influence, implying a similar outward movement.
"message. But during the year 1890 the leading speakers of the National Religious Liberty Association had found an open door to present the principles that they were advocating, and their protest against religious legislation, before large audiences of secular and non-Christian people, and it appeared to them that it would be a wise plan to improve these opportunities, and also that it would be consistent to let these principles stand out very clearly, unassociated with the teachings of the Scriptures regarding the sacredness of the Sabbath and the nearness of the second advent of Christ. They urged that the policy of the Sentinel be changed, and declared that if this could not be effected, they would propose that another paper be published in Battle Creek, the editorial policy of which should be more in harmony with their manner of presenting truth. LS 312.2"
"To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some."
Both passages deal with adapting one's approach to reach different audiences. Paul's statement is a general principle, while EGW's passage describes a specific situation where leaders considered altering their message. The connection is valid, though not a direct quote or explicit allusion.