"In the healing of the paralytic at Capernaum, Christ again taught the same truth. It was to manifest His power to forgive sins that the miracle was performed. And the healing of the paralytic also illustrates other precious truths. It is full of hope and encouragement, and from its connection with the caviling Pharisees it has a lesson of warning as well. DA 267.1"
"And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee."
The EGW passage refers to the healing of the paralytic in Capernaum, as described in Matthew 9:2, and highlights the connection between the miracle and the forgiveness of sins. It's a clear thematic parallel.
"Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity."
Both passages address hypocrisy and judging others while being more guilty themselves. The EGW passage amplifies the principle found in Matthew 23:28.
"The palsied man was entirely helpless, and, seeing no prospect of aid from any quarter, he had sunk into despair. Then he heard of the wonderful works of Jesus. He was told that others as sinful and helpless as he had been healed; even lepers had been cleansed. And the friends who reported these things encouraged him to believe that he too might be cured if he could be carried to Jesus. But his hope fell when he remembered how the disease had been brought upon him. He feared that the pure Physician would not tolerate him in His presence. DA 267.3"
"And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean."
Both passages deal with individuals afflicted with disease (palsy and leprosy) seeking healing from Jesus. The EGW passage expands on the leper's faith and hope, drawing a parallel between the two stories.
"Yet it was not physical restoration he desired so much as relief from the burden of sin. If he could see Jesus, and receive the assurance of forgiveness and peace with Heaven, he would be content to live or die, according to God's will. The cry of the dying man was, Oh that I might come into His presence! There was no time to lose; already his wasted flesh was showing signs of decay. He besought his friends to carry him on his bed to Jesus, and this they gladly undertook to do. But so dense was the crowd that had assembled in and about the house where the Saviour was, that it was impossible for the sick man and his friends to reach Him, or even to come within hearing of His voice. DA 267.4"
"And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee."
The EGW passage is clearly based on the story in Matthew 9:2, describing the same event of a palsied man being brought to Jesus on a bed and Jesus forgiving his sins. The EGW passage provides additional details and context to the biblical narrative.
"I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah."
Both passages touch on the theme of confessing sin and receiving forgiveness. The EGW passage describes the palsied man's desire for forgiveness, while Psalm 32:5 speaks directly about confession and forgiveness.
"Jesus was teaching in the house of Peter. According to their custom, His disciples sat close about Him, and “there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judea, and Jerusalem.” These had come as spies, seeking an accusation against Jesus. Outside of these officials thronged the promiscuous multitude, the eager, the reverent, the curious, and the unbelieving. Different nationalities and all grades of society were represented. “And the power of the Lord was present to heal.” The Spirit of life brooded over the assembly, but Pharisees and doctors did not discern its presence. They felt no sense of need, and the healing was not for them. “He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away.” Luke 1:53 . DA 267.5"
"He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away."
Ellen White directly references Luke 1:53 in this passage.