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"the temple from which all except Jews were excluded, but He went out to the Greeks in the outer court, and had a personal interview with them. DA 622.1"
Related principle 95% John 12:20-21
"And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus."
The EGW passage describes Jesus reaching out to Greeks in the outer court of the temple, which aligns with the account in John 12:20-21 where Greeks seek to see Jesus. The parallel is strong as both passages highlight Jesus' ministry extending beyond the Jewish people.
The hour of Christ's glorification had come. He was standing in the shadow of the cross, and the inquiry of the Greeks showed Him that the sacrifice He was about to make would bring many sons and daughters to God. He knew that the Greeks would soon see Him in a position they did not then dream of. They would see Him placed beside Barabbas, a robber and murderer, who would be chosen for release before the Son of God. They would hear the people, inspired by the priests and rulers, making their choice. And to the question, “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?” the answer would be given, “Let Him be crucified.” Matthew 27:22 . By making this propitiation for the sins of men, Christ knew that His kingdom would be perfected, and would extend throughout the world. He would work as the Restorer, and His Spirit would prevail. For a moment He looked into futurity, and heard the voices proclaiming in all parts of the earth, “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of…
Direct citation 99% Matthew 27:21-23
"The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified."
EGW directly quotes and elaborates on the events described in Matthew 27:21-23, including the question of what to do with Jesus.
Direct citation 97% Matthew 27:22
"Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 27:22 in this passage.
Direct citation 97% John 1:29
"The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
Ellen White directly references John 1:29 in this passage.
Related principle 95% John 12:23
"And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified."
Both passages refer to the hour of Christ's glorification. EGW expands on the meaning of that hour in the context of the cross.

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