"He causes “the light to shine out of darkness.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 . When “the earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep,” “the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light; and there was light.” Genesis 1:2, 3 . So in the night of spiritual darkness, God's word goes forth, “Let there be light.” To His people He says, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” Isaiah 60:1 . COL 415.1"
"Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee."
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 60:1, applying it to God's people shining in spiritual darkness.
"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."
EGW directly quotes and elaborates on Genesis 1:3, drawing a parallel between the creation of physical light and spiritual light.
"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."
Ellen White directly references 2 Corinthians 4:6 in this passage.
"“Behold,” says the Scripture, “the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee.” Isaiah 60:2 . COL 415.2"
"For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee."
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 60:2.
"It is the darkness of misapprehension of God that is enshrouding the world. Men are losing their knowledge of His character. It has been misunderstood and misinterpreted. At this time a message from God is to be proclaimed, a message illuminating in its influence and saving in its power. His character is to be made known. Into the darkness of the world is to be shed the light of His glory, the light of His goodness, mercy, and truth. COL 415.3"
"And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
Both passages discuss light shining in darkness, although EGW expands on the nature of the darkness as a misunderstanding of God.
"This is the work outlined by the prophet Isaiah in the words, “O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and His arm shall rule for Him; behold, His reward is with Him, and His work before Him.” Isaiah 40:9, 10 . COL 415.4"
"O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!"
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 40:9.
"Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him."
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 40:10.
"Those who wait for the Bridegroom's coming are to say to the people, “Behold your God.” The last rays of merciful light, the last message of mercy to be given to the world, is a revelation of His character of love. The children of God are to manifest His glory. In their own life and character they are to reveal what the grace of God has done for them. COL 415.5"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages discuss revealing God's character/glory through one's actions and life. EGW's passage expands on the idea of 'beholding your God' and connects it to manifesting God's glory, which aligns with the principle of letting your light shine as described in Matthew 5:16.