"“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.” 1 John 3:1 . And Christ says, “As Thou hast sent Me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world” ( John 17:18 )—to “fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ, ... for His body's sake, which is the church.” Colossians 1:24 . Every soul whom Christ has rescued is called to work in His name for the saving of the lost. This work had been neglected in Israel. Is it not neglected today by those who profess to be Christ's followers? COL 191.1"
"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not."
Ellen White directly references 1 John 3:1 in this passage.
"As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world."
Ellen White directly references John 17:18 in this passage.
"Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:"
Ellen White directly references Colossians 1:24 in this passage.