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"of thanksgiving and of prophecy were heard. All heaven bent low to behold and to adore the wisdom of matchless, incomprehensible love. Lost in wonder, the apostles exclaimed, “Herein is love.” They grasped the imparted gift. And what followed? The sword of the Spirit, newly edged with power and bathed in the lightnings of heaven, cut its way through unbelief. Thousands were converted in a day. AA 38.1"
Related principle 90% Acts 2:41
"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."
Both passages describe the aftermath of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, resulting in a large number of conversions.
Related principle 85% Acts 2:4
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."
Both passages describe the events of Pentecost, specifically the filling of the Holy Spirit and the subsequent speaking in tongues, which led to the events described in Acts 2:41.
Related principle 75% Ephesians 3:19
"And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God."
Both passages touch on the theme of experiencing and understanding the love of Christ, although EGW's passage is more focused on the apostles' initial reaction to this love, while Ephesians 3:19 speaks of being filled with the fullness of God through knowing Christ's love.
"“It is expedient for you that I go away,” Christ had said to His disciples; “for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you.” “When He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will show you things to come.” John 16:7, 13 . AA 38.2"
Direct citation 100% John 16:7
"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you."
The EGW passage directly quotes John 16:7 and John 16:13.
"Christ's ascension to heaven was the signal that His followers were to receive the promised blessing. For this they were to wait before they entered upon their work. When Christ passed within the heavenly gates, He was enthroned amidst the adoration of the angels. As soon as this ceremony was completed, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in rich currents, and Christ was indeed glorified, even with the glory which He had with the Father from all eternity. The Pentecostal outpouring was Heaven's communication that the Redeemer's inauguration was accomplished. According to His promise He had sent the Holy Spirit from heaven to His followers as a token that He had, as priest and king, received all authority in heaven and on earth, and was the Anointed One over His people. AA 38.3"
Related principle 95% Acts 2:33
"Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear."
EGW expands on the implications of Acts 2:33, connecting Christ's ascension, the reception of the Holy Spirit, and Christ's glorification. While not a direct quote, it's a clear amplification of the verse's meaning.

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