"Those who valiantly take their position on the right side, who encourage submission to God's revealed will and strengthen others in their efforts to put away their wrong-doings, are the true friends of the Lord, who in love is trying to correct the errors of His people, that He may wash them and, cleansing them from every defilement, fit them for His holy kingdom. 4T 181.1"
"Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins."
Both passages deal with turning sinners from error and the forgiveness of sins. The EGW passage speaks of correcting errors and cleansing, while James speaks of converting sinners and hiding sins. There's a clear thematic overlap.
"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,"
Both passages discuss cleansing and sanctification. The EGW passage speaks of washing and cleansing to fit people for God's kingdom, while Ephesians speaks of sanctifying and cleansing with the washing of water by the word. The theme of purification is present in both.
"Zedekiah succeeded Jehoiakim in reigning at Jerusalem. But neither the new king nor his court nor the people of the land hearkened to the words of the Lord spoken through Jeremiah. The Chaldeans commenced the siege against Jerusalem, but were diverted for a time to turn their arms against the Egyptians. Zedekiah sent a messenger to Jeremiah, asking him to pray to the God of Israel in their behalf; but the prophet's fearful answer was that the Chaldean army would return and destroy the city. Thus the Lord showed them how impossible it is for man to avert divine judgment. “Thus saith the Lord; Deceive not yourselves, saying, The Chaldeans shall surely depart from us; for they shall not depart. For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire.” 4T 181.2"
"And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the Lord our God for us."
The EGW passage directly quotes Jeremiah 37, referencing Zedekiah's request for prayer and Jeremiah's response about the Chaldeans' return. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel; Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire:"
Both passages refer to the prophecy of Jerusalem being burned by the Chaldeans. While the EGW passage doesn't directly quote Jeremiah 34:2, it echoes the prophecy of the city being given into the hand of the king of Babylon and burned with fire, which is a central theme in both.
"Jeremiah considered his work done and attempted to leave the city; but he was prevented by a son of one of the false prophets, who reported that he was about to join the enemy. Jeremiah denied the lying charge, but nevertheless he was brought back. The princes were ready to believe the son of the false prophet because they hated Jeremiah. They seemed to think that he had brought upon them the calamity which he had predicted. In their wrath they smote him and imprisoned him. 4T 181.3"
"Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the prison."
The EGW passage directly recounts the events described in Jeremiah 37:15, including the princes' anger, the smiting of Jeremiah, and his imprisonment.
"Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."
Both passages address the persecution of prophets. The EGW passage describes Jeremiah's unjust imprisonment and mistreatment, while Matthew 5:11-12 speaks generally about the persecution of prophets and the blessings that come with it. The thematic parallel lies in the suffering endured by those who speak truth.
"After he had remained in the dungeon many days, Zedekiah the king sent for him and asked him secretly if there was any word from the Lord. Jeremiah again repeated his warning that the nation would be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon. 4T 181.4"
"Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took him out: and the king asked him secretly in his house, and said, Is there any word from the Lord? And Jeremiah said, There is: for, said he, thou shalt be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon."
The EGW passage closely mirrors the account in Jeremiah 37:17, detailing Zedekiah's secret inquiry and Jeremiah's prophecy about being delivered to Babylon.