"On the eighth day after landing, the centurion and his prisoners set out for Rome. Julius willingly granted the apostle every favor which it was in his power to bestow; but he could not change his condition as a prisoner, or release him from the chain that bound him to his soldier guard. It was with a heavy heart that Paul went forward to his long-expected visit to the world's metropolis. How different the circumstances from those he had anticipated! How was he, fettered and stigmatized, to proclaim the gospel? His hopes of winning many souls to the truth in Rome, seemed destined to disappointment. AA 448.1"
"And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him."
The EGW passage directly recounts the events described in Acts 28:16, including Paul's arrival in Rome and being allowed to dwell by himself with a soldier. It's a clear retelling of the biblical narrative.
"At last the travelers reach Appii Forum, forty miles from Rome. As they make their way through the crowds that throng the great thoroughfare, the gray-haired old man, chained with a group of hardened-looking criminals, receives many a glance of scorn and is made the subject of many a rude, mocking jest. AA 448.2"
"And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,"
Both passages depict a figure (Paul in EGW, Jesus in Matthew) being mocked and scorned by passersby. While the contexts are different, the shared theme of public humiliation makes this a valid thematic parallel.
"Suddenly a cry of joy is heard, and a man springs from the passing throng and falls upon the prisoner's neck, embracing him with tears and rejoicing, as a son would welcome a long-absent father. Again and again is the scene repeated as, with eyes made keen by loving expectation, many discern in the chained captive the one who at Corinth, at Philippi, at Ephesus, had spoken to them the words of life. AA 448.3"
"And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,"
Both passages describe emotional reunions where people embrace Paul. Acts 20:37 describes the Ephesian elders' farewell, while the EGW passage describes Roman Christians welcoming Paul. The shared element of emotional embrace makes this a thematic parallel.
"As the warmhearted disciples eagerly flock around their father in the gospel, the whole company is brought to a standstill. The soldiers are impatient of delay, yet they have not the heart to interrupt this happy meeting; for they, too, have learned to respect and esteem their prisoner. In that worn, pain-stricken face, the disciples see reflected the image of Christ. They assure Paul that they have not forgotten him nor ceased to love him; that they are indebted to him for the joyful hope which animates their lives and gives them peace toward God. In the ardor of their love they would bear him upon their shoulders the whole way to the city, could they but have the privilege. AA 448.4"
"And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus."
The Galatians passage speaks of the Galatians receiving Paul as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. The EGW passage describes the disciples' respect and esteem for Paul, seeing the image of Christ reflected in his face. Both passages highlight the high regard in which Paul was held, making this a valid thematic parallel.
"For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel."
The EGW passage describes the disciples' affection for Paul, whom she refers to as their 'father in the gospel.' This echoes the sentiment in 1 Corinthians 4:15, where Paul states he has 'begotten' them through the gospel. However, it's not a direct allusion, but rather a thematic parallel.