"been pleased to give, and have acted upon them, while some of the preachers are far behind. They profess to believe the testimony borne, and some do harm by making them an iron rule for those who have had no experience in reference to them, but they fail to carry them out themselves. They have had repeated testimonies which they have utterly disregarded. The course of such is not consistent. 1T 369.1"
"All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not."
Both passages address the hypocrisy of religious leaders who do not practice what they preach. The EGW passage specifically mentions preachers who fail to carry out the testimonies they expect others to follow, echoing the sentiment in Matthew 23:3.
"The people of God generally feel a united interest in the spread of the truth. They cheerfully contribute toward a liberal support for those who labor in word and doctrine. And I saw that it is the duty of those who have the responsibility of distributing means, to see that the liberalities of the church are not squandered. Some of these liberal brethren have been laboring for years with shattered nerves and broken-down constitutions, caused by excessive labor in the past to obtain possessions here, and now as they freely give a portion of the substance which has cost them so much, it is the duty of those who labor in word and doctrine to manifest a zeal and self-sacrifice at least equal to that shown by these brethren. 1T 369.2"
"Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine."
The EGW passage directly supports the principle that those who labor in word and doctrine are worthy of support, echoing the sentiment in 1 Timothy 5:17, which speaks of elders who rule well being worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in word and doctrine.
"Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel."
Both passages discuss the financial support of those who preach the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:14 states that those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel, and the EGW passage discusses the liberal support given to those who labor in word and doctrine.
"God's servants must go out free. They must know in whom they trust. There is power in Christ and His salvation to make them free men; and unless they are free in Him, they cannot build up His church and gather in souls. Will God send out a man to rescue souls from the snare of Satan when his own feet are entangled in the net? God's servants must not be wavering. If their feet are sliding, how can they say to those of a fearful heart: “Be strong”? God would have His servants hold up the feeble hands, and strengthen the wavering. Those who are not prepared to do this would better first labor for themselves and pray until they are endowed with power from on high. 1T 369.3"
"Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees."
The EGW passage directly quotes and applies Isaiah 35:3 ('hold up the feeble hands, and strengthen the wavering'). This is a clear and intentional reference, making it an explicit allusion.
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of John 8:36, emphasizing the importance of being 'free in Him' (Christ) and the power of Christ's salvation to make one free. The connection is clear and central to the meaning of both passages.
"And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?"
Both passages address the inability of someone with their own flaws to guide others. The EGW passage speaks of servants with 'sliding feet' being unable to strengthen others, while Luke 6:39 uses the metaphor of the blind leading the blind. While not a direct quote, the principle is similar.