"Now his self-confidence was gone. Never again were the old boastful assertions repeated. COL 154.1"
"Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended."
The EGW passage describes the change in Peter's character after his denial of Christ, specifically the loss of his self-confidence and boastfulness. This directly contrasts with his earlier statement in Matthew 26:33, making it a clear thematic parallel.
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
Peter's fall from grace after boasting aligns with the principle in Proverbs 16:18. The EGW passage illustrates this principle in Peter's life.
"Christ after His resurrection thrice tested Peter. “Simon, son of Jonas,” He said, “lovest thou Me more than these?” Peter did not now exalt himself above his brethren. He appealed to the One who could read His heart. “Lord,” he said, “Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee.” John 21:15, 17 . COL 154.2"
"So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs."
The EGW passage directly quotes and discusses John 21:15, making the connection undeniable.
"For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things."
The EGW passage highlights Peter's appeal to Christ's knowledge of his heart. This resonates with the sentiment in 1 John 3:20, which speaks of God knowing all things, including the state of our hearts. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is strong and relevant to the context.
"Then he received his commission. A work broader and more delicate than had heretofore been his was appointed him. Christ bade him feed the sheep and the lambs. In thus committing to his stewardship the souls for whom the Saviour had laid down his own life, Christ gave to Peter the strongest proof of confidence in his restoration. The once restless, boastful, self-confident disciple had become subdued and contrite. Henceforth he followed his Lord in self-denial and self-sacrifice. He was a partaker of Christ's sufferings; and when Christ shall sit upon the throne of His glory, Peter will be a partaker in His glory. COL 154.3"
"So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs."
The EGW passage directly references and expands upon the account in John 21:15, where Jesus commissions Peter to feed His lambs. The connection is clear and intentional.
"But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy."
The EGW passage explicitly mentions Peter being a 'partaker of Christ's sufferings' and sharing in His glory, which directly echoes the sentiment expressed in 1 Peter 4:13.
"Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended."
Both passages deal with Peter's self-confidence and boastfulness. The EGW passage refers to Peter's earlier state, which is exemplified by his statement in Matthew 26:33. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is present.
"The evil that led to Peter's fall and that shut out the Pharisee from communion with God is proving the ruin of thousands today. There is nothing so offensive to God or so dangerous to the human soul as pride and self- sufficiency. Of all sins it is the most hopeless, the most incurable. COL 154.4"
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
The EGW passage discusses the dangers of pride, aligning with the principle articulated in Proverbs 16:18 that pride leads to destruction.
"I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."
Both passages contrast pride and humility, with the EGW passage discussing pride and self-sufficiency, and Luke 18:14 illustrating the principle that those who exalt themselves will be abased, while those who humble themselves will be exalted. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith."
The EGW passage directly addresses the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency, which aligns with the principle in Romans 12:3 against thinking too highly of oneself. The EGW passage expands on the negative consequences of this pride, making the connection meaningful.