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"Hitherto the priests had avoided mentioning the crucifixion or the resurrection of Jesus. But now, in fulfillment of their purpose, they were forced to inquire of the accused how the cure of the impotent man had been accomplished. “By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?” they asked. AA 63.1"
Direct citation 99% Acts 4:7
"And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?"
The EGW passage directly quotes the question asked in Acts 4:7, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"With holy boldness and in the power of the Spirit Peter fearlessly declared: “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by Him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” AA 63.2"
Direct citation 99% Acts 4:10
"Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole."
The EGW passage directly quotes Acts 4:10, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
Direct citation 99% Acts 4:12
"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."
The EGW passage directly quotes Acts 4:12, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
Direct citation 99% Psalms 118:22
"The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner."
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalms 118:22 as it is quoted in Acts 4:11, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"This courageous defense appalled the Jewish leaders. They had supposed that the disciples would be overcome with fear and confusion when brought before the Sanhedrin. But, instead, these witnesses spoke as Christ had spoken, with a convincing power that silenced their adversaries. There was no trace of fear in Peter's voice as he declared of Christ, “This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.” AA 63.3"
Direct citation 99% Psalms 118:22
"The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner."
The EGW passage directly quotes and applies Psalm 118:22 to Christ, making it a clear and explicit allusion.

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