"enter, and Jesus suffered them. Immediately a panic seized the herd. They rushed madly down the cliff, and, unable to check themselves upon the shore, plunged into the lake, and perished. DA 338.1"
"And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters."
Both passages describe the swine running violently down a steep place into the sea and perishing. EGW's account is a retelling of the biblical narrative, focusing on the immediate aftermath of Jesus' command.
"Meanwhile a marvelous change had come over the demoniacs. Light had shone into their minds. Their eyes beamed with intelligence. The countenances, so long deformed into the image of Satan, became suddenly mild, the bloodstained hands were quiet, and with glad voices the men praised God for their deliverance. DA 338.2"
"And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid."
Both passages describe the dramatic change in the demoniacs after their encounter with Jesus. The KJV passage mentions the man being in his right mind, while EGW elaborates on the visible changes in their demeanor and their praise to God.
"From the cliff the keepers of the swine had seen all that had occurred, and they hurried away to publish the news to their employers and to all the people. In fear and amazement the whole population flocked to meet Jesus. The two demoniacs had been the terror of the country. No one had been safe to pass the place where they were; for they would rush upon every traveler with the fury of demons. Now these men were clothed and in their right mind, sitting at the feet of Jesus, listening to His words, and glorifying the name of Him who had made them whole. But the people who beheld this wonderful scene did not rejoice. The loss of the swine seemed to them of greater moment than the deliverance of these captives of Satan. DA 338.3"
"Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid."
The EGW passage directly recounts the event described in Luke 8:35, including the detail of the demoniac sitting at Jesus' feet, clothed, and in his right mind. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid."
The EGW passage directly recounts the event described in Mark 5:15, including the detail of the demoniac sitting, clothed, and in his right mind. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"It was in mercy to the owners of the swine that this loss had been permitted to come upon them. They were absorbed in earthly things, and cared not for the great interests of spiritual life. Jesus desired to break the spell of selfish indifference, that they might accept His grace. But regret and indignation for their temporal loss blinded their eyes to the Saviour's mercy. DA 338.4"
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
The EGW passage describes the people of Gergesa prioritizing their earthly possessions (the swine) over spiritual matters (the healing of the demoniacs and the presence of Jesus). This aligns with the principle of seeking God's kingdom first, as stated in Matthew 6:33. The confidence is high because the connection is clear and relevant.