"There are miracles to be wrought in genuine conversion, miracles that are not now discerned. The greatest men of the earth are not beyond the power of a wonder-working God. If those who are workers together with Him will do their duty bravely and faithfully, God will convert men who occupy responsible places, men of intellect and influence. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, many will be led to accept the divine principles. MH 216.1"
"For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building."
EGW uses the phrase 'workers together with Him' which is a direct reference to 1 Corinthians 3:9.
"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 discuss the power of the Holy Spirit and its role in enabling believers to witness and convert others. EGW's passage focuses on converting influential people, while Acts 1:8 speaks of spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth, but the underlying theme of empowerment through the Holy Spirit is present in both.
"When it is made plain that the Lord expects them as His representatives to relieve suffering humanity, many will respond and will give of their means and their sympathies for the benefit of the poor. As their minds are thus drawn away from their own selfish interests, many will surrender themselves to Christ. With their talents of influence and means they will gladly unite in the work of beneficence with the humble missionary who was God's agent in their conversion. By a right use of their earthly treasures they will lay up for themselves “a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” MH 216.2"
"Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth."
EGW directly quotes the phrase 'a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth' from Luke 12:33.
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
The EGW passage speaks of ministering to the poor and needy, which is directly related to the Matthew 25:40 passage about caring for "the least of these my brethren." The EGW passage also alludes to Luke 12:33, which speaks of laying up treasure in heaven. The primary connection is the Matthew verse, making it a thematic parallel.
"When converted to Christ, many will become agencies in the hand of God to work for others of their own class. They will feel that a dispensation of the gospel is committed to them for those who have made this world their all. Time and money will be consecrated to God, talent and influence will be devoted to the work of winning souls to Christ. MH 216.3"
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God."
The EGW passage describes converted individuals becoming agents for Christ, working to win souls. This directly reflects the principle in 2 Corinthians 5:20, where believers are described as ambassadors for Christ, urging others to be reconciled to God.
"Only eternity will reveal what has been accomplished by this kind of ministry—how many souls, sick with doubt and tired of worldliness and unrest, have been brought to the great Restorer, who longs to save to the uttermost all that come unto Him. Christ is a risen Saviour, and there is healing in His wings. MH 216.4"
"Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them."
The EGW passage directly quotes the phrase "save to the uttermost" from Hebrews 7:25, making it an explicit allusion. The context of both passages also relates to Christ's ability to fully save those who come to Him.