"In her interviews with the General Conference Committee, Mrs. White read manuscripts dealing with some of the problems that were perplexing the brethren. The call to do a much larger work in the cities at home and abroad, than had hitherto been attempted, could be responded to only as men and means could be found to use in the carrying forward of such work. In order that a broad and far-reaching campaign might be inaugurated quickly and effectively, Mrs. White suggested the advisability of releasing for evangelistic service some of the workers bearing heavy burdens in institutional centers. She said: LS 422.3"
"Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;"
Both passages address the need for more workers in the harvest field. Matthew 9:37 states that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few, and EGW suggests releasing workers for evangelistic service to address the need for a larger work.
"“For the conduct of affairs at the various centers of our work, we must endeavor, as far as possible, to find consecrated men who have been trained in business lines. We must guard against tying up at these centers of influence men who could do a more important work on the public platform, in presenting before unbelievers the truths of God's word.... LS 422.4"
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all."
Both passages discuss the diversity of gifts and roles within a religious community. EGW's passage speaks to the importance of placing individuals in roles that best suit their abilities, echoing the principle of diverse gifts and administrations outlined in 1 Corinthians 12:4-6.