The Sanhedrin had pronounced Jesus worthy of death; but it was contrary to the Jewish law to try a prisoner by night. In legal condemnation nothing could be done except in the light of day and before a full session of the council. Notwithstanding this, the Saviour was now treated as a condemned criminal, and given up to be abused by the lowest and vilest of humankind. The palace of the high priest surrounded an open court in which the soldiers and the multitude had gathered. Through this court, Jesus was taken to the guardroom, on every side meeting with mockery of His claim to be the Son of God. His own words, “sitting on the right hand of power,” and, “coming in the clouds of heaven,” were jeeringly repeated. While in the guardroom, awaiting His legal trial, He was not protected. The ignorant rabble had seen the cruelty with which He was treated before the council, and from this they took license to manifest all the satanic elements of their nature. Christ's very nobility and godlike…
"And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year."
Both passages describe Jesus being taken to the high priest's house (or Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas). The EGW passage elaborates on the illegal nature of the trial and the abuse Jesus suffered, while John 18:13 simply states that Jesus was led to Annas first. The connection is thematic, as both describe the same event.
"But a keener anguish rent the heart of Jesus; the blow that inflicted the deepest pain no enemy's hand could have dealt. While He was undergoing the mockery of an examination before Caiaphas, Christ had been denied by one of His own disciples. DA 710.2"
"Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly."
The EGW passage directly refers to Peter's denial of Jesus during the trial before Caiaphas, which is described in detail in Matthew 26:69-75. This is a clear and direct connection.
"After deserting their Master in the garden, two of the disciples had ventured to follow, at a distance, the mob that had Jesus in charge. These disciples were Peter and John. The priests recognized John as a well-known disciple of Jesus, and admitted him to the hall, hoping that as he witnessed the humiliation of his Leader, he would scorn the idea of such a one being the Son of God. John spoke in favor of Peter, and gained an entrance for him also. DA 710.3"
"But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end."
Both passages mention Peter following Jesus to the high priest's palace. The EGW passage adds details about John's presence and how he facilitated Peter's entry. While Matthew 26:58 doesn't mention John, the core idea of Peter following Jesus to the palace is present in both.
"In the court a fire had been kindled; for it was the coldest hour of the night, being just before the dawn. A company drew about the fire, and Peter presumptuously took his place with them. He did not wish to be recognized as a disciple of Jesus. By mingling carelessly with the crowd, he hoped to be taken for one of those who had brought Jesus to the hall. DA 710.4"
"And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them."
The EGW passage directly describes the scene depicted in Luke 22:55, elaborating on the circumstances and Peter's motivations. It's more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct retelling with added interpretation.
"know Him not.” This was the first denial, and immediately the cock crew. O Peter, so soon ashamed of thy Master! so soon to deny thy Lord! DA 710.5"
"But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest."
The EGW passage directly quotes and comments on Peter's denial, as described in Matthew 26:70. The phrase 'I know Him not' is a clear allusion.
"And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew."
The EGW passage directly quotes and comments on Peter's denial, as described in Luke 22:60. The phrase 'I know Him not' and the mention of the cock crowing are clear allusions.