"Failing to find the object of their wrath, the mob seized “Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel,” and with these “they rushed with one accord into the theater.” AA 293.2"
"And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre."
The EGW passage directly quotes Acts 19:29, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"Paul's place of concealment was not far distant, and he soon learned of the peril of his beloved brethren. Forgetful of his own safety, he desired to go at once to the theater to address the rioters. But “the disciples suffered him not.” Gaius and Aristarchus were not the prey the people sought; no serious harm to them was apprehended. But should the apostle's pale, care-worn face be seen, it would arouse at once the worst passions of the mob and there would not be the least human possibility of saving his life. AA 293.3"
"And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem."
Both passages describe companions urging Paul not to go to a place where he would be in danger. The situations are different (Ephesus vs. Jerusalem), but the underlying theme of friends trying to protect Paul from harm is present in both.
"Paul was still eager to defend the truth before the multitude, but he was at last deterred by a message of warning from the theater. “Certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theater.” AA 293.4"
"And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem."
Both passages describe people urging Paul not to go to a specific location due to potential danger. While the people and locations differ, the core theme of dissuading Paul from entering a dangerous situation is present.