"I was shown that if God's people make no efforts on their part, but wait for the refreshing to come upon them and remove their wrongs and correct their errors; if they depend upon that to cleanse them from filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and fit them to engage in the loud cry of the third angel, they will be found wanting. The refreshing or power of God comes only on those who have prepared themselves for it by doing the work which God bids them, namely, cleansing themselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 1T 619.1"
"Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."
This is a duplicate of pair 2. EGW directly quotes and expands upon the concept of cleansing oneself from filthiness of the flesh and spirit and perfecting holiness in the fear of God, which is a clear echo of 2 Corinthians 7:1.
"Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh."
Both passages emphasize the need for preparation and readiness. The parable of the ten virgins illustrates the danger of being unprepared for the coming of the Lord, which aligns with EGW's warning about being found wanting if one doesn't prepare for spiritual refreshing. The connection is thematic, focusing on preparedness.
"But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?"
Both passages emphasize that faith must be accompanied by action. EGW applies this principle to preparing for spiritual refreshing, while James applies it to salvation. The connection is valid, but not a strong allusion.