"gathering in a little Galilean village His power was put forth to add to the joy of a wedding feast. Thus He showed His sympathy with men, and His desire to minister to their happiness. In the wilderness of temptation He Himself had drunk the cup of woe. He came forth to give to men the cup of blessing, by His benediction to hallow the relations of human life. DA 144.1"
"And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage."
The EGW passage directly references the wedding feast at Cana and connects it to Jesus's ministry and desire to bring happiness, which aligns with the narrative in John 2:1-2.
"From the Jordan, Jesus had returned to Galilee. There was to be a marriage at Cana, a little town not far from Nazareth; the parties were relatives of Joseph and Mary; and Jesus, knowing of this family gathering, went to Cana, and with His disciples was invited to the feast. DA 144.2"
"And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:"
The EGW passage explicitly mentions the marriage at Cana in Galilee and the presence of Jesus and his disciples, directly referencing the events described in John 2:1.
"Again He met His mother, from whom He had for some time been separated. Mary had heard of the manifestation at the Jordan, at His baptism. The tidings had been carried to Nazareth, and had brought to her mind afresh the scenes that for so many years had been hidden in her heart. In common with all Israel, Mary was deeply stirred by the mission of John the Baptist. Well she remembered the prophecy given at his birth. Now his connection with Jesus kindled her hopes anew. But tidings had reached her also of the mysterious departure of Jesus to the wilderness, and she was oppressed with troubled forebodings. DA 144.3"
"But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart."
Both passages highlight Mary's reflective nature and her pondering of significant events related to Jesus. The EGW passage expands on the specific events Mary might have been pondering, drawing a connection to Luke 2:19.