"Felix was finally summoned to Rome because of gross wrongs committed against the Jews. Before leaving Caesarea in answer to this summons, he thought to “show the Jews a pleasure” by allowing Paul to remain in prison. But Felix was not successful in his attempt to regain the confidence of the Jews. He was removed from office in disgrace, and Porcius Festus was appointed to succeed him, with headquarters at Caesarea. AA 427.1"
"But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound."
The EGW passage directly references and expands upon the account in Acts 24:27, detailing Felix's attempt to appease the Jews by leaving Paul in prison and the subsequent appointment of Festus.
"A ray of light from heaven had been permitted to shine upon Felix, when Paul reasoned with him concerning righteousness, temperance, and a judgment to come. That was his heaven-sent opportunity to see and to forsake his sins. But he said to the messenger of God, “Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.” He had slighted his last offer of mercy. Never was he to receive another call from God. AA 427.2"
"He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."
Both passages discuss the danger of rejecting repeated warnings and the potential for irreversible consequences. The EGW passage illustrates the principle of Proverbs 29:1 through the example of Felix.
"And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee."
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on the events described in Acts 24:25, making a clear and intentional connection.