"From the day when she heard the angel's announcement in the home at Nazareth Mary had treasured every evidence that Jesus was the Messiah. His sweet, unselfish life assured her that He could be no other than the Sent of God. Yet there came to her also doubts and disappointments, and she had longed for the time when His glory should be revealed. Death had separated her from Joseph, who had shared her knowledge of the mystery of the birth of Jesus. Now there was no one to whom she could confide her hopes and fears. The past two months had been very sorrowful. She had been parted from Jesus, in whose sympathy she found comfort; she pondered upon the words of Simeon, “A sword shall pierce through thy own soul also” ( Luke 2:35 ); she recalled the three days of agony when she thought Jesus lost to her forever; and with an anxious heart she awaited His return. DA 145.1"
"(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
Ellen White directly references Luke 2:35 in this passage.
"But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart."
The EGW passage elaborates on Mary's thoughts and feelings, connecting them to her memories and prophecies, and explicitly referencing Luke 2:35. This builds upon the idea of Mary pondering events in her heart, as mentioned in Luke 2:19.
"At the marriage feast she meets Him, the same tender, dutiful son. Yet He is not the same. His countenance is changed. It bears the traces of His conflict in the wilderness, and a new expression of dignity and power gives evidence of His heavenly mission. With Him is a group of young men, whose eyes follow Him with reverence, and who call Him Master. These companions recount to Mary what they have seen and heard at the baptism and elsewhere. They conclude by declaring, “We have found Him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write.” John 1:45 . DA 145.2"
"Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
The EGW passage directly quotes John 1:45, attributing the statement to the disciples and connecting it to their declaration about finding the one prophesied in the law and the prophets.
"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
The EGW passage directly references John 1:45 and the events surrounding Jesus' baptism, which are described in Matthew 3:16-17. The passage amplifies the idea that Jesus' identity was being revealed and recognized.
"As the guests assemble, many seem to be preoccupied with some topic of absorbing interest. A suppressed excitement pervades the company. Little groups converse together in eager but quiet tones, and wondering glances are turned upon the Son of Mary. As Mary had heard the disciples’ testimony in regard to Jesus, she had been gladdened with the assurance that her long-cherished hopes were not in vain. Yet she would have been more than human if there had not mingled with this holy joy a trace of the fond mother's natural pride. As she saw the many glances bent upon Jesus, she longed to have Him prove to the company that He was really the Honored of God. She hoped there might be opportunity for Him to work a miracle before them. DA 145.3"
"But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart."
Both passages involve Mary pondering events related to Jesus. Luke 2:19 is a general statement about Mary's reflective nature, while the EGW passage describes her thoughts and feelings at the wedding in Cana. The EGW passage expands on the idea of Mary pondering, applying it to a specific event.
"It was the custom of the times for marriage festivities to continue several days. On this occasion, before the feast ended it was found that the supply of wine had failed. This discovery caused much perplexity and regret. It was unusual to dispense with wine on festive occasions, and its absence would seem to indicate a want of hospitality. As a relative of the parties, Mary had assisted in the arrangements for the feast, and she now spoke to Jesus, saying, “They have no wine.” These words were a suggestion that He might supply their need. But Jesus answered, “Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come.” DA 145.4"
"And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine."
The EGW passage directly quotes John 2:3 and provides context for the events surrounding the wedding at Cana.