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"While the messengers of Cornelius had been gone upon their errand, the centurion “had called together his kinsmen and near friends,” that they as well as he might hear the preaching of the gospel. When Peter arrived, he found a large company eagerly waiting to listen to his words. AA 138.1"
Direct citation 95% Acts 10:24
"And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends."
The EGW passage directly refers to and expands upon the event described in Acts 10:24.
"To those assembled, Peter spoke first of the custom of the Jews, saying that it was looked upon as unlawful for Jews to mingle socially with the Gentiles, that to do this involved ceremonial defilement. “Ye know,” he said, “how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?” AA 138.2"
Direct citation 95% Acts 10:28
"And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean."
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on the event described in Acts 10:28.
"Cornelius then related his experience and the words of the angel, saying in conclusion, “Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.” AA 138.3"
Direct citation 100% Acts 10:33
"Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God."
This is a direct quote from Acts 10:33. EGW is quoting the Bible directly.
"Peter said, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him.” AA 138.4"
Direct citation 100% Acts 10:34
"Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"
This is a direct quote from Acts 10:34, with a slight expansion on the concept.
Related principle 90% Romans 2:11
"For there is no respect of persons with God."
Both passages address God's impartiality. While not a direct quote, the sentiment is very similar and clearly related.
"Then to that company of attentive hearers the apostle preached Christ—His life, His miracles, His betrayal and crucifixion, His resurrection and ascension, and His work in heaven as man's representative and advocate. As Peter pointed those present to Jesus as the sinner's only hope, he himself understood more fully the meaning of the vision he had seen, and his heart glowed with the spirit of the truth that he was presenting. AA 138.5"
Related principle 85% 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
"For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
Both passages summarize the core elements of the Gospel message: Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. EGW's passage provides a more detailed summary of Christ's ministry.
Related principle 80% Hebrews 9:24
"For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:"
Both passages refer to Christ's ascension and his role as our representative in heaven. Hebrews 9:24 focuses on Christ's presence in heaven, while EGW's passage mentions His work as an advocate.
Likely biblical basis 80% Acts 10:42-43
"And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins."
The EGW passage summarizes Peter's preaching, which aligns with the command in Acts 10:42-43 to preach and testify about Christ. The EGW passage amplifies the content of that preaching.

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