"Christ they may feed many. Like the disciples, give what you have. Christ will multiply the gift. He will reward honest, simple reliance upon Him. That which seemed but a meager supply will prove to be a rich feast. MH 49.4 “He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth with blessings shall reap also with blessings.... God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work: as it is written, MH 50.1"
"And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude."
The EGW passage directly references the feeding of the 5000 and connects it to the principle of giving what you have, which Christ will multiply. It also quotes 2 Corinthians 9:6,8. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"“He hath scattered abroad, He hath given to the poor; His righteousness abideth forever. MH 50.2"
"He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour."
The EGW passage is a direct quote from Psalm 112:9.
"“And He that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness: ye being enriched in everything unto all liberality.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 , R.V., margin. MH 50.3"
"But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God."
Ellen White directly references 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 in this passage.