"For three months my throat and lungs had been so diseased that I could talk but little, and that in a low and husky tone. On this occasion I stood up in meeting and commenced speaking in a whisper. I continued thus for about five minutes, when the soreness and obstruction left my throat and lungs, my voice became clear and strong, and I spoke with perfect ease and freedom for nearly two hours. When my message was ended, my voice was gone until I again stood before the people, when the same singular restoration was repeated. I felt a constant assurance that I was doing the will of God, and saw marked results attending my efforts. 1T 65.3"
"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;"
The EGW passage describes a miraculous healing and restoration of her voice, enabling her to speak powerfully. Mark 16:17 mentions speaking with new tongues as a sign that follows believers. While not a direct parallel, the restoration of her voice could be seen as a manifestation of spiritual power similar to the gift of tongues.
"The way providentially opened for me to go to the eastern part of Maine. Brother William Jordan was going on business to Orrington, accompanied by his sister, and I was urged to go with them. As I had promised the Lord to walk in the path He opened before me, I dared not refuse. At Orrington I met Elder James White. He was acquainted with my friends, and was himself engaged in the work of salvation. 1T 65.4"
"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
The EGW passage illustrates the principle of acknowledging God and trusting in His guidance, as expressed in Proverbs 3:6. She explicitly states she promised to walk in the path God opened, directly reflecting the verse's teaching.
"And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us."
Both passages describe a person being led to a specific location to fulfill a purpose. In Acts 16:9, Paul receives a vision calling him to Macedonia. In the EGW passage, she feels led to go to Maine. The parallel lies in the sense of divine guidance directing their movements.
"The Spirit of God attended the message I bore; hearts were made glad in the truth, and the desponding ones were cheered and encouraged to renew their faith. At Garland a large number collected from different quarters to hear my message. But my heart was very heavy; I had just received a letter from my mother begging me to return home, for false reports were circulating concerning me. This was an unexpected blow. My name had always been free from the shadow of reproach, and my reputation was very dear to me. I also felt grieved that my mother should suffer on my account; her heart was bound up in her children, and she was very sensitive in regard to them. If there had been an opportunity, I should have set out for home immediately; but this was impossible. 1T 65.5"
"By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;"
The EGW passage describes the experience of facing false reports and the impact on her reputation, which aligns with the concept of 'evil report and good report' in 2 Corinthians 6:8. Paul's statement reflects the reality that those who serve God will face both honor and dishonor, and good and bad reputations. EGW's experience is an example of this.
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
EGW describes her heavy heart due to the false reports and her mother's suffering. This emotional distress connects to the idea of a 'broken heart' in Psalm 34:18, where God is near to those who are suffering. The psalm offers comfort in times of emotional pain, which is relevant to EGW's situation.