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"Upon this word Jesus rested, and He gave Satan no advantage. When the last steps of Christ's humiliation were to be taken, when the deepest sorrow was closing about His soul, He said to His disciples, “The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in Me.” “The prince of this world is judged.” Now shall he be cast out. John 14:30 ; 16:11 ; 12:31 . With prophetic eye Christ traced the scenes to take place in His last great conflict. He knew that when He should exclaim, “It is finished,” all heaven would triumph. His ear caught the distant music and the shouts of victory in the heavenly courts. He knew that the knell of Satan's empire would then be sounded, and the name of Christ would be heralded from world to world throughout the universe. DA 679.1"
Direct citation 97% John 14:30
"Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me."
Ellen White directly references John 14:30 in this passage.
Related principle 90% John 19:30
"When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost."
EGW connects Jesus' statement "It is finished" with the defeat of Satan and the triumph of heaven. While not a direct quote in the way Isaiah 49:5 is, it's a clear thematic connection and amplification of the significance of that moment.
"Christ rejoiced that He could do more for His followers than they could ask or think. He spoke with assurance, knowing that an almighty decree had been given before the world was made. He knew that truth, armed with the omnipotence of the Holy Spirit, would conquer in the contest with evil; and that the bloodstained banner would wave triumphantly over His followers. He knew that the life of His trusting disciples would be like His, a series of uninterrupted victories, not seen to be such here, but recognized as such in the great hereafter. DA 679.2"
Related principle 95% Ephesians 3:20
"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,"
The EGW passage echoes the sentiment of Ephesians 3:20, highlighting God's ability to do more than we can ask or imagine. While not a direct quote, the thematic similarity is strong and supports the connection.
Related principle 85% Romans 8:37
"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
Both passages speak of victory through Christ. Romans 8:37 states that we are 'more than conquerors,' while the EGW passage describes the lives of Christ's followers as a series of victories. The connection is thematic, focusing on the idea of overcoming through faith.
"and His followers are to manifest a faith of the same enduring nature. They are to live as He lived, and work as He worked, because they depend on Him as the great Master Worker. Courage, energy, and perseverance they must possess. Though apparent impossibilities obstruct their way, by His grace they are to go forward. Instead of deploring difficulties, they are called upon to surmount them. They are to despair of nothing, and to hope for everything. With the golden chain of His matchless love Christ has bound them to the throne of God. It is His purpose that the highest influence in the universe, emanating from the source of all power, shall be theirs. They are to have power to resist evil, power that neither earth, nor death, nor hell can master, power that will enable them to overcome as Christ overcame. DA 679.3"
Related principle 90% Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
Both passages emphasize the power and strength believers receive through Christ to overcome challenges and accomplish God's will. EGW expands on the practical implications of Philippians 4:13.
Related principle 85% Hebrews 12:2
"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Both passages focus on Jesus as the example of enduring faith and overcoming obstacles, and the importance of looking to Him. EGW's passage echoes the idea of living as Christ lived and working as He worked, mirroring the concept of looking unto Jesus.

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