"Chapter 30—The Rich Young Man At Monterey, Michigan, October 8, 1857, I was shown in vision that the condition of many Sabbathkeepers was like that of the young man who came to Jesus to know what he should do to inherit eternal life. 1T 170"
"And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
The EGW passage directly references the story of the rich young man and explicitly connects it to the condition of Sabbathkeepers.
"Said the angel: “Jesus left a bright track for you to follow. Tread closely in His footsteps. Share His life of self-denial, His self-sacrificing life, and inherit with Him the crown of glory.” 1T 170.3"
"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"
The EGW passage directly echoes the language and concept of following in Christ's footsteps from 1 Peter 2:21.
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."
The EGW passage emphasizes self-denial as a key aspect of following Jesus, which aligns directly with the principle outlined in Matthew 16:24.
"And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together."
Both passages connect suffering with Christ to inheriting glory, establishing a clear thematic parallel.
"“And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And He said unto him, Why callest thou Me good? there is none good but One, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto Him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. The young man saith unto Him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow Me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 1T 170.5"
"And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
The EGW passage directly quotes and references the biblical narrative of the rich young ruler. While the provided verse is only a small part of the larger passage quoted by EGW, it is a direct quote.
"And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 19:16.
"And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?"
The EGW passage directly quotes Mark 10:17.