"Still, I observed that some of those who claimed to be sanctified, manifested a bitter spirit when the subject of the soon coming of Christ was introduced; this did not seem to me a manifestation of the holiness which they professed. I could not understand why ministers from the pulpit should so oppose the doctrine that Christ's second coming was near. Reformation had followed the preaching of this belief, and many of the most devoted ministers and laymen had received it as the truth. It seemed to me that those who sincerely loved Jesus would be ready to accept the tidings of His coming and rejoice that it was at hand. 1T 23.2"
"But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;"
Both passages deal with the idea of people not wanting Christ to return soon. The Matthew passage speaks of an 'evil servant' who delays the coming in his heart, while EGW speaks of those who oppose the doctrine of Christ's soon return.
"Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
Both passages discuss a disconnect between outward profession and inward reality. 2 Timothy speaks of those having a 'form of godliness but denying the power thereof,' while EGW speaks of those claiming to be sanctified but manifesting a bitter spirit.
"I felt that I could claim only what they called justification. In the word of God I read that without holiness no man should see God. Then there was some higher attainment that I must reach before I could be sure of eternal life. I studied over the subject continually; for I believed that Christ was soon to come, and feared He would find me unprepared to meet Him. Words of condemnation rang in my ears day and night, and my constant cry to God was, What shall I do to be saved? 1T 23.3"
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"
EGW directly references the idea that 'without holiness no man shall see God,' which is a clear allusion to Hebrews 12:14.
"And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
EGW uses the exact question from Acts 16:30, 'What shall I do to be saved?' making this an explicit allusion.
"In my mind the justice of God eclipsed His mercy and love. I had been taught to believe in an eternally burning hell, and the horrifying thought was ever before me that my sins were too great to be forgiven, and that I should be forever lost. The frightful descriptions that I had heard of souls in perdition sank deep into my mind. Ministers in the pulpit drew vivid pictures of the condition of the lost. They taught that God proposed to save none but the sanctified. The eye of God was upon us always; every sin was registered and would meet its just punishment. God Himself was keeping the books with the exactness of infinite wisdom, and every sin we committed was faithfully recorded against us. 1T 23.4"
"The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy."
The EGW passage describes a view of God focused on justice and punishment, contrasting with Psalm 103:8, which emphasizes God's mercy and grace. This is a clear thematic contrast, making it a valid parallel.
"And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works."
The EGW passage mentions sins being registered and meeting punishment, which echoes the concept of books being opened and judgment based on works in Revelation 20:12. While not a direct quote, the theme of accountability and record-keeping is present in both.