"He spoke of my early misfortune and said it was indeed a grievous affliction, but he bade me believe that the hand of a loving Father had not been withdrawn from me; that in the future life, when the mist that then darkened my mind had vanished, I would discern the wisdom of the providence which had seemed so cruel and mysterious. Jesus said to His disciples: “What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.” In the great future we should no longer see as through a glass darkly, but come face to face with the mysteries of divine love. 1T 30.1"
"Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter."
EGW directly quotes John 13:7.
"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."
EGW directly quotes and alludes to 1 Corinthians 13:12, making the connection explicit.
"“Go free, Ellen,” said he; “return to your home trusting in Jesus, for He will not withhold His love from any true seeker.” He then prayed earnestly for me, and it seemed that God would certainly regard the prayer of His saint, even if my humble petitions were unheard. I left his presence comforted and encouraged. 1T 30.2"
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."
The EGW passage speaks of seeking Jesus and receiving His love, which aligns with the theme of asking, seeking, and knocking in Matthew 7:7-8. The connection is thematic, focusing on the promise of receiving when seeking God.
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
The EGW passage emphasizes trusting in Jesus and seeking Him, which resonates with Hebrews 11:6, highlighting the importance of faith and diligent seeking to please God. The connection is thematic, focusing on the necessity of faith in seeking God.
"All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out."
Both passages deal with the idea of seeking Jesus and receiving his love and acceptance. The EGW passage describes a personal experience of finding comfort and encouragement in Jesus' love, while the Bible verse assures that anyone who comes to Jesus will not be rejected. The connection is thematic, but not a direct quote or explicit allusion.
"During the few minutes in which I received instruction from Elder Stockman, I had obtained more knowledge on the subject of God's love and pitying tenderness than from all the sermons and exhortations to which I had ever listened. I returned home and again went before the Lord, promising to do and suffer anything He might require of me, if only the smiles of Jesus might cheer my heart. The same duty was presented to me that had troubled my mind before—to take up my cross among the assembled people of God. An opportunity was not long wanting; there was a prayer meeting that evening, which I attended. 1T 30.3"
"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."
EGW directly references the concept of 'taking up my cross' which is a clear echo of Matthew 16:24. The context of doing and suffering anything required by God aligns with the principle of self-denial and following Jesus as described in the verse.