I have seen the fulfillment of this dream. At Battle Creek we met reports which had been put in circulation to injure us, but which had no foundation in truth. Letters had been written by some making a temporary stay at the Health Institute, and by others living in Battle Creek, to churches in Michigan and other states, expressing fears, doubts, and insinuations in regard to us. I was filled with grief as I listened to a charge from a fellow laborer whom I had respected, that they were hearing from every quarter things which I had spoken against the church at Battle Creek. I was so grieved that I knew not what to say. We found a strong, accusing spirit against us. As we became fully convinced of the existing feelings we felt homesick. We were so disappointed and distressed that I told two of our leading brethren that I did not feel at home, as we met distrust and positive coldness instead of welcome and encouragement, and that I had yet to learn that this was the course to pursue towar…
"Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake."
Both passages deal with being falsely accused and facing negative reactions due to one's beliefs or actions. The EGW passage describes facing false reports and accusations, while Matthew 5:11 speaks of being reviled and persecuted for Christ's sake.
"In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;"
Both passages describe facing difficulties and dangers from within one's own community or group. Paul lists perils among false brethren, while EGW describes facing reports and insinuations from members of her own church.
"Grieved in spirit beyond measure, I remained at home, dreading to go anywhere among the church for fear of being wounded. Finally, as no one made an effort to relieve my feelings, I felt it to be my duty to call together a number of experienced brethren and sisters, and meet the reports which were circulating in regard to us. Weighed down and depressed, even to anguish, I met the charges against me, giving a recital of my journey east, one year since, and the painful circumstances attending that journey. 1T 580.2"
"For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life."
Both passages describe being the target of slander and facing fear due to the actions of others. EGW describes meeting reports circulating against her, while Psalm 31:13 speaks of hearing the slander of many and facing fear on every side.
"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest."
Both passages express a desire to escape from a distressing situation. EGW describes being grieved and dreading to face the church, while Psalm 55:6 expresses a longing to fly away and find rest.