"Robert then spoke in his meek way, yet in so clear and touching a manner that some wept and were much moved; but others coughed dissentingly and seemed quite uneasy. After leaving the class room, we again talked over our faith, and marveled that our Christian brethren and sisters could so ill endure to have a word spoken in reference to our Saviour's coming. We thought if they loved Jesus as they should, it would not be so great an annoyance to hear of His second advent, but, on the contrary, they would hail the news with joy. 1T 37.2"
"If ye love me, keep my commandments."
The EGW passage implies that those who are annoyed by the discussion of Jesus' second coming do not love Him as they should. This directly relates to the principle in John 14:15, which states that love for Jesus is demonstrated through obedience (implied here as a positive reception to His coming).
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
The EGW passage discusses the second advent of Christ and the reaction of believers to it. John 14:3 speaks directly about Jesus' promise to return and receive believers unto Himself. The connection lies in the shared theme of the Second Coming and its implications for believers.
"If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha."
The EGW passage describes people's negative reaction to the discussion of Christ's second coming, suggesting a lack of love for Jesus. This aligns with the sentiment of 1 Corinthians 16:22, which pronounces a curse on those who do not love the Lord Jesus Christ. The connection is thematic, focusing on the importance of love for Jesus.