"followed us. The journey was a comfortable one and very pleasant in company with sympathizing brethren. The meeting was one of victory. 1T 600.2"
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
The EGW passage describes a pleasant journey and a victorious meeting in the company of sympathizing brethren. This aligns with the sentiment of Psalm 133:1, which emphasizes the goodness and pleasantness of brethren dwelling together in unity. The connection is thematic and reflects a shared value of harmonious fellowship.
"Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."
The EGW passage describes a positive experience with fellow believers, which aligns with the sentiment of rejoicing with those who rejoice. The connection is present, but not overwhelmingly strong.
"Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place."
The EGW passage mentions a 'meeting of victory,' which thematically aligns with the idea of triumph in Christ. The connection is reasonable, though not a direct quote or explicit allusion.
"“When Brother and Sister White came to Monterey, September 7, they requested me to accompany them to Battle Creek. I hesitated about going, thinking that it might be duty to still follow up the interest in Monterey and thinking, as I expressed to them, that there was but little opposition to them in Battle Creek. After praying over the matter several days, I retired one evening anxiously soliciting the Lord for light in the matter. 1T 600.4"
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
The EGW passage describes seeking guidance from God through prayer, which directly reflects the principle outlined in James 1:5.
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:"
The EGW passage illustrates the principle of asking God for guidance through prayer, which is directly supported by Matthew 7:7. The passage describes the act of asking and seeking light from God, mirroring the biblical verse's encouragement to ask, seek, and knock.