"The Samaritan had fulfilled the command, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” thus showing that he was more righteous than those by whom he was denounced. Risking his own life, he had treated the wounded man as his brother. This Samaritan represents Christ. Our Saviour manifested for us a love that the love of man can never equal. When we were bruised and dying, He had pity upon us. He did not pass us by on the other side, and leave us, helpless and hopeless, to perish. He did not remain in His holy, happy home, where He was beloved by all the heavenly host. He beheld our sore need, He undertook our case, and identified His interests with those of humanity. He died to save His enemies. He prayed for His murderers. Pointing to His own example, He says to His followers, “These things I command you, that ye love one another”; “as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.” John 15:17 ; 13:34 . COL 381.1"
"These things I command you, that ye love one another."
Ellen White directly references John 15:17 in this passage.
"And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."
The EGW passage uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate Christ's love and sacrifice, echoing the sentiment of 1 John 3:16, which emphasizes laying down one's life for others. While not a direct quote, the connection is strong and meaningful.
"Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren."
The EGW passage uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate Christ's love and sacrifice, echoing the sentiment of 1 John 3:16, which emphasizes laying down one's life for others. While not a direct quote, the connection is strong and meaningful.