"Meanwhile Jesus had quietly arrived at Jerusalem. He had chosen an unfrequented route by which to go, in order to avoid the travelers who were making their way to the city from all quarters. Had He joined any of the caravans that went up to the feast, public attention would have been attracted to Him on His entrance into the city, and a popular demonstration in His favor would have aroused the authorities against Him. It was to avoid this that He chose to make the journey alone. DA 452.1"
"But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret."
Both passages describe Jesus going to the feast in Jerusalem secretly or in an unfrequented way to avoid attention. The EGW passage elaborates on the reasons for this secrecy, providing additional context.
"hushed. All wondered at the dignity and courage of His bearing in the midst of powerful enemies who were thirsting for His life. DA 452.2"
"The officers answered, Never man spake like this man."
Both passages describe the reaction of people to Jesus. John 7:46 focuses on the officers' amazement at Jesus's speech, while the EGW passage highlights the wonder at his dignity and courage. While not a direct quote, the underlying theme of Jesus's powerful presence and impact on observers connects the two.
Standing thus, the center of attraction to that vast throng, Jesus addressed them as no man had ever done. His words showed a knowledge of the laws and institutions of Israel, of the sacrificial service and the teachings of the prophets, far exceeding that of the priests and rabbis. He broke through the barriers of formalism and tradition. The scenes of the future life seemed outspread before Him. As one who beheld the Unseen, He spoke of the earthly and the heavenly, the human and the divine, with positive authority. His words were most clear and convincing; and again, as at Capernaum, the people were astonished at His teaching; “for His word was with power.” Luke 4:32 . Under a variety of representations He warned His hearers of the calamity that would follow all who rejected the blessings He came to bring them. He had given them every possible proof that He came forth from God, and made every possible effort to bring them to repentance. He would not be rejected and murdered by His o…
"And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power."
Ellen White directly references Luke 4:32 in this passage.