"More than twenty miles from Capernaum, on a tableland overlooking the wide, beautiful plain of Esdraelon, lay the village of Nain, and thither Jesus next bent His steps. Many of His disciples and others were with Him, and all along the way the people came, longing for His words of love and pity, bringing their sick for His healing, and ever with the hope that He who wielded such wondrous power would make Himself known as the King of Israel. A multitude thronged His steps, and it was a glad, expectant company that followed Him up the rocky path toward the gate of the mountain village. DA 318.1"
"And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people."
The EGW passage directly recounts and expands upon the biblical narrative of Jesus going to Nain, including the disciples and the crowd. It's more than a thematic parallel; it's a retelling with added details.
"As they draw near, a funeral train is seen coming from the gates. With slow, sad steps it is proceeding to the place of burial. On an open bier carried in front is the body of the dead, and about it are the mourners, filling the air with their wailing cries. All the people of the town seem to have gathered to show their respect for the dead and their sympathy with the bereaved. DA 318.2"
"Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her."
Both passages describe a funeral procession leaving a city gate, with a large crowd and mourners. EGW's passage amplifies the details found in Luke.
"It was a sight to awaken sympathy. The deceased was the only son of his mother, and she a widow. The lonely mourner was following to the grave her sole earthly support and comfort. “When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her.” As she moved on blindly, weeping, noting not His presence, He came close beside her, and gently said, “Weep not.” Jesus was about to change her grief to joy, yet He could not forbear this expression of tender sympathy. DA 318.3"
"And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not."
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on the biblical account of Jesus' compassion for the widow of Nain. The phrase "Weep not" is a direct quote, making it an explicit allusion.
"“He came and touched the bier;” to Him even contact with death could impart no defilement. The bearers stood still, and the lamentations of the mourners ceased. The two companies gathered about the bier, hoping against hope. One was present who had banished disease and vanquished demons; was death also subject to His power? DA 318.4"
"And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise."
The EGW passage directly references Jesus touching the bier and the reaction of the crowd, which is a key element of the Luke 7:14 narrative. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"In clear, authoritative voice the words are spoken, “Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.” That voice pierces the ears of the dead. The young man opens his eyes. Jesus takes him by the hand, and lifts him up. His gaze falls upon her who has been weeping beside him, and mother and son unite in a long, clinging, joyous embrace. The multitude look on in silence, as if spellbound. “There came a fear on all.” Hushed and reverent they stood for a little time, as if in the very presence of God. Then they “glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited His people.” The funeral train returned to Nain as a triumphal procession. “And this rumor of Him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about.” DA 318.5"
"And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise."
EGW directly quotes and expands upon the biblical account of Jesus raising the widow's son at Nain. The phrase "Young man, I say unto thee, Arise" is a direct quote.
"And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people."
EGW directly quotes and expands upon the biblical account of Jesus raising the widow's son at Nain. The phrase "There came a fear on all..." is a direct quote.