"influence of their disapprobation. When I had ceased speaking, Elder B. asked me if it would not be more pleasant to live a long life of usefulness, doing others good, than to have Jesus come speedily and destroy poor sinners. I replied that I longed for the coming of Jesus. Then sin would have an end, and we would enjoy sanctification forever, with no devil to tempt and lead us astray. 1T 35.2"
"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."
Both passages discuss the destruction of the devil's works and the end of sin. EGW's statement about longing for Jesus' coming to end sin and remove temptation directly echoes the sentiment in 1 John 3:8 regarding the purpose of Christ's manifestation.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
The EGW passage expresses a longing for the coming of Jesus when 'sin would have an end' and believers would enjoy 'sanctification forever, with no devil to tempt.' This aligns with the general theme of Revelation 21:4, which speaks of the end of suffering and pain in the new creation. While not a direct quote, the underlying hope for a sinless existence is a clear parallel.
"But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life."
The EGW passage speaks of the end of sin and enjoying 'sanctification forever,' which aligns with the concept of being 'made free from sin' and having 'fruit unto holiness' in Romans 6:22. The connection is thematic, focusing on freedom from sin and a life of holiness, even if the specific wording differs.