"Why is it so hard to lead a self-denying, humble life? Because professed Christians are not dead to the world. It is easy living after we are dead. But many are longing for the leeks and onions of Egypt. They have a disposition to dress and act as much like the world as possible and yet go to heaven. Such climb up some other way. They do not enter through the strait gate and narrow way. 1T 131.2"
"We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:"
The EGW passage explicitly mentions 'longing for the leeks and onions of Egypt,' which is a direct reference to Numbers 11:5. The allusion is used to illustrate the temptation to return to worldly comforts and desires instead of embracing a life of self-denial.
"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
The EGW passage directly alludes to the 'strait gate and narrow way' from Matthew 7:13-14. This allusion reinforces the idea that the path to salvation requires self-denial and is not easily found.
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Both passages discuss the idea of being 'dead to the world' or 'crucified with Christ' and living a life that reflects that spiritual transformation. The EGW passage emphasizes self-denial and humility, which aligns with the concept of no longer living for oneself but for Christ.
"I was shown the company present at the Conference. Said the angel: “Some food for worms, [Sister Clarissa M. Bonfoey, who fell asleep in Jesus only three days after this vision was given, was present in usual health, and was deeply impressed that she was one who would go into the grave, and stated her convictions to others.] some subjects of the seven last plagues, some will be alive and remain upon the earth to be translated at the coming of Jesus.” 1T 131.3"
"Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord."
The EGW passage directly alludes to the concept of those who are 'alive and remain' being translated at the coming of Jesus, a key theme in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. The phrase 'alive and remain upon the earth to be translated' is a clear echo of the biblical text.
"And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth."
The EGW passage mentions the seven last plagues, which is a direct reference to Revelation 16:1. However, the connection is thematic rather than a direct quote or explicit allusion.