"The dilemma in which the Pharisees were placed, their questioning and prejudice, their unbelief in the facts of the case, were opening the eyes of the multitude, especially of the common people. Jesus had frequently wrought His miracles in the open street, and His work was always of a character to relieve suffering. The question in many minds was, Would God do such mighty works through an impostor, as the Pharisees insisted that Jesus was? The controversy was becoming very earnest on both sides. DA 473.1"
"And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?"
The EGW passage describes the impact of Jesus' miracles on the common people and the growing controversy with the Pharisees. John 7:31 shows the people considering Jesus' miracles and questioning if the Messiah would do more. Both passages highlight the people's reaction to Jesus' miracles and the division they caused.
"The Pharisees saw that they were giving publicity to the work done by Jesus. They could not deny the miracle. The blind man was filled with joy and gratitude; he beheld the wondrous things of nature, and was filled with delight at the beauty of earth and sky. He freely related his experience, and again they tried to silence him, saying, “Give God the praise: we know that this Man is a sinner.” That is, Do not say again that this Man gave you sight; it is God who has done this. DA 473.2"
"Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner."
EGW directly quotes John 9:24.
"The blind man answered, “Whether He be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.” DA 473.3"
"He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see."
The EGW passage directly quotes John 9:25. This is a clear and undeniable explicit allusion.
"Then they questioned again, “What did He to thee? how opened He thine eyes?” With many words they tried to confuse him, so that he might think himself deluded. Satan and his evil angels were on the side of the Pharisees, and united their energies and subtlety with man's reasoning in order to counteract the influence of Christ. They blunted the convictions that were deepening in many minds. Angels of God were also on the ground to strengthen the man who had had his sight restored. DA 473.4"
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
The EGW passage describes the influence of Satan and angels in the situation with the healed blind man, highlighting a spiritual battle. Ephesians 6:12 speaks of wrestling against spiritual forces. While not a direct quote, the EGW passage echoes the concept of a spiritual battle influencing earthly events, making it a thematic parallel.