"Again the strife as to which should be greatest seemed about to be renewed, when Jesus, calling them to Him, said to the indignant disciples, “Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you.” DA 550.1 In the kingdoms of the world, position meant self-aggrandizement. The people were supposed to exist for the benefit of the ruling classes. Influence, wealth, education, were so many means of gaining control of the masses for the use of the leaders. The higher classes were to think, decide, enjoy, and rule; the lower were to obey and serve. Religion, like all things else, was a matter of authority. The people were expected to believe and practice as their superiors directed. The right of man as man, to think and act for himself, was wholly unrecognized. DA 550.2"
"And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors."
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon the meaning of Luke 22:25, making it an explicit allusion rather than just a thematic parallel.
"But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them."
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 20:25 and elaborates on the principle Jesus is teaching about leadership and service, making it an explicit allusion.
"Christ was establishing a kingdom on different principles. He called men, not to authority, but to service, the strong to bear the infirmities of the weak. Power, position, talent, education, placed their possessor under the greater obligation to serve his fellows. To even the lowliest of Christ's disciples it is said, “All things are for your sakes.” 2 Corinthians 4:15 . DA 550.3"
"For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God."
Ellen White directly references 2 Corinthians 4:15 in this passage.
"“The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Among His disciples Christ was in every sense a caretaker, a burden bearer. He shared their poverty, He practiced self-denial on their account, He went before them to smooth the more difficult places, and soon He would consummate His work on earth by laying down His life. The principle on which Christ acted is to actuate the members of the church which is His body. The plan and ground of salvation is love. In the kingdom of Christ those are greatest who follow the example He has given, and act as shepherds of His flock. DA 550.4"
"Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 20:28 and elaborates on its meaning.
"For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
The EGW passage directly quotes Mark 10:45 and elaborates on its meaning.
"But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:"
While not a direct quote, the EGW passage echoes the sentiment of Philippians 2:7 regarding Christ's humility and service. The connection is thematic, focusing on Christ's self-emptying and taking on the form of a servant.
"The words of Paul reveal the true dignity and honor of the Christian life: “Though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all,” “not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.” 1 Corinthians 9:19 ; 10:33 . DA 550.5"
"For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more."
Ellen White directly references 1 Corinthians 9:19 in this passage.
"that of another. In all matters where principle is involved, “let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.” Romans 14:12, 5 . In Christ's kingdom there is no lordly oppression, no compulsion of manner. The angels of heaven do not come to the earth to rule, and to exact homage, but as messengers of mercy, to co-operate with men in uplifting humanity. DA 550.6"
"One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind."
The EGW passage directly quotes Romans 14:5.