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"Upon receiving warning of the plot, Paul decided to go around by way of Macedonia. His plan to reach Jerusalem in time for the Passover services had to be given up, but he hoped to be there at Pentecost. AA 390.2"
Direct citation 90% Acts 20:16
"For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost."
The EGW passage directly refers to Paul's travel plans and his desire to reach Jerusalem for Pentecost, which is explicitly mentioned in Acts 20:16. It's a clear reference to the biblical narrative.
"Accompanying Paul and Luke were “Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.” Paul had with him a large sum of money from the Gentile churches, which he purposed to place in the hands of the brethren in charge of the work in Judea; and because of this he made arrangements for these representative brethren from various contributing churches, to accompany him to Jerusalem. AA 390.3"
Direct citation 100% Acts 20:4
"And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus."
The EGW passage directly references and quotes Acts 20:4.
"At Philippi Paul tarried to keep the Passover. Only Luke remained with him, the other members of the company passing on to Troas to await him there. The Philippians were the most loving and truehearted of the apostle's converts, and during the eight days of the feast he enjoyed peaceful and happy communion with them. AA 390.4"
Related principle 85% Acts 20:6
"And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days."
The EGW passage describes Paul's stay in Philippi to keep the Passover and then traveling to Troas, which is consistent with the events described in Acts 20:6. The EGW passage adds details and interpretation to the biblical account.

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