"This chapter is based on Acts 2:1-39 . As the disciples returned from Olivet to Jerusalem, the people looked on them, expecting to see on their faces expressions of sorrow, confusion, and defeat; but they saw there gladness and triumph. The disciples did not now mourn over disappointed hopes. They had seen the risen Saviour, and the words of His parting promise echoed constantly in their ears. AA 35.1"
"And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:"
Ellen White directly references Acts 2:1-39 in this passage.
"And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:"
The EGW passage describes the disciples' joy after seeing the risen Savior, contrasting it with the sorrow expected by others. Luke 24:52 mentions their return to Jerusalem with great joy after worshipping Him. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is clear and supports the idea that the EGW passage amplifies the biblical account.
"And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me."
The EGW passage mentions the disciples waiting in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father. Acts 1:4 directly commands them to wait in Jerusalem for this promise. The connection is thematic and relevant to the context.
"In obedience to Christ's command, they waited in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father—the outpouring of the Spirit. They did not wait in idleness. The record says that they were “continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.” Luke 24:53 . They also met together to present their requests to the Father in the name of Jesus. They knew that they had a Representative in heaven, an Advocate at the throne of God. In solemn awe they bowed in prayer, repeating the assurance, “Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in My name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:23, 24 . Higher and still higher they extended the hand of faith, with the mighty argument, “It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” Romans 8:34 . AA 35.2"
"And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen."
Ellen White directly references Luke 24:53 in this passage.
"Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us."
Ellen White directly references Romans 8:34 in this passage.
"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
The EGW passage directly quotes John 16:23, 24 and alludes to John 14:13, making the connection explicit and central to the argument.
"And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."
The EGW passage discusses the disciples waiting for the promise of the Father, the outpouring of the Spirit, in Jerusalem. Luke 24:49 mentions the promise of the Father and instructs them to tarry in Jerusalem until they are endued with power. The connection is thematic and directly related to the context of waiting for the Holy Spirit.
"Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession."
The EGW passage speaks of Jesus as an advocate and representative in heaven. Hebrews 4:14 describes Jesus as a great high priest who has passed into the heavens. The connection lies in the shared theme of Jesus's role as an intercessor and high priest.