"Those who minister to others will be ministered unto by the Chief Shepherd. They themselves will drink of the living water, and will be satisfied. They will not be longing for exciting amusements, or for some change in their lives. The great topic of interest will be, how to save the souls that are ready to perish. Social intercourse will be profitable. The love of the Redeemer will draw hearts together in unity. DA 641.1"
"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."
EGW's reference to 'living water' and being 'satisfied' directly echoes the imagery and promise found in John 4:14, where Jesus speaks of a water that will quench thirst forever.
"I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Both passages highlight the principle of selfless service and the blessing that comes from giving. EGW emphasizes ministering to others, while Acts 20:35 quotes Jesus as saying, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
"And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
Both passages refer to the concept of a 'Chief Shepherd' and the idea of being ministered to or receiving a reward from this figure. EGW speaks of being ministered to by the Chief Shepherd, while 1 Peter 5:4 mentions receiving a crown of glory when the Chief Shepherd appears.
"When we realize that we are workers together with God, His promises will not be spoken with indifference. They will burn in our hearts, and kindle upon our lips. To Moses, when called to minister to an ignorant, undisciplined, and rebellious people, God gave the promise, “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” And He said, “Certainly I will be with thee.” Exodus 33:14 ; 3:12 . This promise is to all who labor in Christ's stead for His afflicted and suffering ones. DA 641.2"
"And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."
Ellen White directly references Exodus 33:14 in this passage.
"Love to man is the earthward manifestation of the love of God. It was to implant this love, to make us children of one family, that the King of glory became one with us. And when His parting words are fulfilled, “Love one another, as I have loved you” ( John 15:12 ); when we love the world as He has loved it, then for us His mission is accomplished. We are fitted for heaven; for we have heaven in our hearts. DA 641.3"
"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you."
EGW directly quotes John 15:12.
"He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love."
Both passages discuss the nature of God's love and its manifestation in human relationships. While not a direct quote, the concept of love being central to understanding God connects the two.
"But “if thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; if thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not He that pondereth the heart consider it? and He that keepeth thy soul, doth not He know it? and shall not He render to every man according to his works?” Proverbs 24:11, 12 . In the great Judgment day, those who have not worked for Christ, who have drifted along thinking of themselves, caring for themselves, will be placed by the Judge of the whole earth with those who did evil. They receive the same condemnation. DA 641.4"
"If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;"
EGW directly quotes Proverbs 24:11, 12.
"Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me."
Both passages address the judgment of those who neglect the needs of others. Matthew 25:45 provides a specific example of neglecting 'the least of these,' while Proverbs 24:11-12 speaks more generally about failing to deliver those in danger. EGW connects the two by applying the principle of Proverbs to the idea of working for Christ.