"Amidst the constant storm of opposition, the clamor of enemies, and the desertion of friends the intrepid apostle almost lost heart. But he looked back to Calvary and with new ardor pressed on to spread the knowledge of the Crucified. He was but treading the blood-stained path that Christ had trodden before him. He sought no discharge from the warfare till he should lay off his armor at the feet of his Redeemer. AA 297.1"
"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
The EGW passage speaks of Paul looking back to Calvary and pressing on despite opposition, mirroring Hebrews 12:2, which encourages believers to look to Jesus who endured the cross. Both passages emphasize perseverance in the face of suffering by looking to Christ's example.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"
The EGW passage describes Paul's unwavering commitment to his mission until his death, which aligns with the sentiment expressed in 2 Timothy 4:7, where Paul declares he has fought a good fight and finished his course. Both passages highlight the idea of completing one's divinely appointed task.