"***** Chapter 68—The Future At the transfiguration, Jesus was glorified by His Father. We hear Him say: “Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in Him.” Thus before His betrayal and crucifixion He was strengthened for His last dreadful sufferings. As the members of the body of Christ approach the period of their last conflict, “the time of Jacob's trouble,” they will grow up into Christ, and will partake largely of His spirit. As the third message swells to a loud cry, and as great power and glory attend the closing work, the faithful people of God will partake of that glory. It is the latter rain which revives and strengthens them to pass through the time of trouble. Their faces will shine with the glory of that light which attends the third angel. 1T 353"
"Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him."
EGW directly quotes John 13:31 in the passage.
"And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book."
Both passages discuss a time of trouble and deliverance for God's people. EGW directly references "the time of Jacob's trouble," which is understood to be related to Daniel's description.
"Those who are urging their way through the crowd for the heavenly crown, attended by holy angels, were shown me to be God's faithful people. Angels lead them on, and they are inspired with zeal to press forward for the heavenly treasure. 1T 353.1"
"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"
The EGW passage directly states that angels attend and lead God's people, which aligns with Hebrews 1:14's description of angels as ministering spirits sent to help those who will inherit salvation.
"Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,"
Both passages use the imagery of a race or journey towards a goal (heavenly crown/treasure vs. running the race) and emphasize perseverance. The 'great cloud of witnesses' in Hebrews 12:1 can be loosely connected to the 'crowd' in the EGW passage, though the connection is not as strong.
"Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain."
Both passages use the metaphor of a race to illustrate the Christian life and the pursuit of a reward (heavenly crown/treasure vs. the prize).
"I saw that God will in a wonderful manner preserve His people through the time of trouble. As Jesus poured out His soul in agony in the garden, they will earnestly cry and agonize day and night for deliverance. The decree will go forth that they must disregard the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, and honor the first day, or lose their lives; but they will not yield, and trample under their feet the Sabbath of the Lord, and honor an institution of papacy. Satan's host and wicked men will surround them, and exult over them, because there will seem to be no way of escape for them. But in the midst of their revelry and triumph, there is heard peal upon peal of the loudest thunder. The heavens have gathered blackness, and are only illuminated by the blazing light and terrible glory from heaven, as God utters His voice from His holy habitation. 1T 353.4"
"And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book."
Both passages describe a time of unprecedented trouble and the deliverance of God's people. The EGW passage elaborates on the nature of the trouble and the means of deliverance, while Daniel 12:1 provides the foundational prophecy.
"And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt."
The EGW passage references the agony of Jesus in the garden as a parallel to the experience of God's people during the time of trouble. Both involve intense prayer and submission to God's will.
"And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed."
Both passages describe a decree enforcing worship contrary to God's commandments, with the threat of death for those who refuse. The EGW passage specifically mentions the Sabbath, while Revelation 13:15 speaks of worshiping the image of the beast.
"Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."
Both passages depict a scenario where God's people face persecution and are threatened with death for refusing to compromise their faith. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego serves as a historical example of the faithfulness described in the EGW passage.
"And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened."
Both passages allude to God's intervention to shorten the time of trouble for the sake of His elect. While Matthew 24:22 speaks generally of shortening the days, the EGW passage describes God's preservation of His people during the time of trouble.
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."
The Psalm speaks of God delivering the righteous from afflictions, while the EGW passage describes God's preservation of His people during the time of trouble. The connection is thematic, focusing on God's protection, but not a direct quote or explicit allusion.