"Worldly Amusements If there is anything in our world that should inspire enthusiasm, it is the cross of Calvary. “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.” 1 John 3:1 . “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only- begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 . Christ is to be accepted, believed on, and exalted. This is to be the theme of conversation—the preciousness of Christ.... CT 338"
"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.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Ellen White directly references John 3:16 in this passage.
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
EGW questions whether Jesus is present at pleasure parties, while Matthew 18:20 states that Jesus is present where two or three are gathered in His name. The connection lies in the idea of Jesus' presence and whether gatherings are truly centered on Him.
"honored, and those who meet together will be refreshed and strengthened. CT 338.3"
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
Both passages speak of the positive effects of brethren gathering together. EGW mentions refreshment and strengthening, while Psalm 133:1 emphasizes the goodness and pleasantness of unity. The connection is in the shared theme of positive outcomes from communal gatherings.