"“We enjoyed our visit with the family of Brother Martin, and hope to see their dear children give their hearts to Christ, and with their parents war the Christian warfare, and wear the crown of immortality when the victory shall be gained. 1T 654.1"
"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses."
The EGW passage uses the phrase "war the Christian warfare" and "wear the crown of immortality," which directly echoes the imagery of fighting the good fight of faith and obtaining eternal life in 1 Timothy 6:12. The connection is strong due to the shared metaphors.
"Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."
The EGW passage mentions "wear the crown of immortality when the victory shall be gained," which aligns with Revelation 2:10's promise of a "crown of life" to those who are faithful unto death. The connection is valid as it shares the imagery of receiving a crown as a reward for faithfulness.
"“Thursday we went into Portland again and took dinner with the family of Brother Gowell. We had a special interview with them, which we hope will result in their good. We feel a deep interest for the wife of Brother Gowell. This mother's heart has been torn by seeing her children in affliction and in death, and laid in the silent grave. It is well with the sleepers. May the mother yet seek all the truth, and lay up a treasure in heaven, that when the Life-giver shall come to bring the captives from the great prison house of death, father, mother, and children may meet, and the broken links of the family chain be reunited, no more to be severed. 1T 654.2"
"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:"
Both passages discuss laying up treasure in heaven, although EGW's passage connects it to family reunion at the resurrection, making the connection more specific than a general theme.
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:"
Both passages refer to the resurrection and the reunion of loved ones. EGW's passage speaks of the 'Life-giver' and the 'great prison house of death,' echoing the hope of resurrection found in 1 Thessalonians 4:16.
“Brother Gowell took us to the cars in his carriage. We had just time to get on the train before it started. We rode five hours, and found Brother A. W. Smith at the Manchester depot, waiting to take us to his home in that city. Here we expected to find rest one night; but, lo quite a number were waiting to receive us. They had come nine miles from Amherst to spend the evening with us. We had a very pleasant interview, profitable, we hope, to all. Retired about ten. Early next morning we left the comfortable, hospitable home of Brother Smith, to pursue our journey to Washington. It was a slow, tedious route. We left the cars at Hillsborough, and found a team waiting to take us twelve miles to Washington. Brother Colby had a sleigh and blankets, and we rode quite comfortably until we were within a few miles of our destination. There was not snow enough to make good sleighing; the wind arose, and during the last two miles blew the falling sleet into our faces and eyes, producing pain and…
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
The EGW passage describes being hosted by multiple families, reflecting the hospitality encouraged in Hebrews 13:2, even if angels are not explicitly mentioned.
"Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."
The EGW passage describes hospitality shown to her and her companions. Romans 12:13 encourages hospitality. While not a direct quote or allusion, the principle of hospitality is present in both.
"Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother."
Romans 16:23 mentions Gaius as a host. The EGW passage describes Brother Smith acting as a host. The connection is thematic, but not strong.