"Pilate was filled with amazement at the uncomplaining patience of the Saviour. He did not doubt that the sight of this Man, in contrast with Barabbas, would move the Jews to sympathy. But he did not understand the fanatical hatred of the priests for Him, who, as the Light of the world, had made manifest their darkness and error. They had moved the mob to a mad fury, and again priests, rulers, and people raised that awful cry, “Crucify Him, crucify Him.” At last, losing all patience with their unreasoning cruelty, Pilate cried out despairingly, “Take ye Him, and crucify Him: for I find no fault in Him.” DA 736.1"
"When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him."
The EGW passage directly quotes Pilate's statement, "Take ye Him, and crucify Him: for I find no fault in Him," which is found verbatim in John 19:6. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it."
Both passages describe Pilate's frustration and attempt to avoid condemning Jesus. Matthew describes Pilate washing his hands, while EGW describes Pilate's amazement and attempt to have the Jews crucify Jesus themselves. The connection is thematic, focusing on Pilate's struggle and attempts to avoid responsibility.
"The Roman governor, though familiar with cruel scenes, was moved with sympathy for the suffering prisoner, who, condemned and scourged, with bleeding brow and lacerated back, still had the bearing of a king upon his throne. But the priests declared, “We have a law, and by our law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God.” DA 736.2"
"The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God."
EGW directly quotes the Jews' statement about their law and Jesus' claim to be the Son of God, mirroring John 19:7 almost verbatim.
"Pilate was startled. He had no correct idea of Christ and His mission; but he had an indistinct faith in God and in beings superior to humanity. A thought that had once before passed through his mind now took more definite shape. He questioned whether it might not be a divine being that stood before him, clad in the purple robe of mockery, and crowned with thorns. DA 736.3"
"When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him."
While not a direct quote, the EGW passage describes Pilate's unease and consideration of Jesus' possible divinity, which is thematically linked to the dream of Pilate's wife in Matthew 27:19. The connection is not strong, but plausible.
"Again he went into the judgment hall, and said to Jesus, “Whence art Thou?” But Jesus gave him no answer. The Saviour had spoken freely to Pilate, explaining His own mission as a witness to the truth. Pilate had disregarded the light. He had abused the high office of judge by yielding his principles and authority to the demands of the mob. Jesus had no further light for him. Vexed at His silence, Pilate said haughtily: DA 736.4"
"Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you."
Jesus' silence in the EGW passage is based on the principle that one should not waste truth on those who reject it. This aligns with the principle in Matthew 7:6 about not casting pearls before swine. The connection is not explicit, but the underlying principle is the same.
"“Speakest Thou not unto me? knowest Thou not that I have power to crucify Thee, and have power to release Thee?” DA 736.5"
"Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?"
Direct quote from John 19:10.
"Jesus answered, “Thou couldest have no power at all against Me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered Me unto thee hath the greater sin.” DA 736.6"
"Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin."
Direct quote from John 19:11.
"Thus the pitying Saviour, in the midst of His intense suffering and grief, excused as far as possible the act of the Roman governor who gave Him up to be crucified. What a scene was this to hand down to the world for all time! What a light it sheds upon the character of Him who is the Judge of all the earth! DA 736.7"
"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots."
Both passages deal with Jesus's compassion and forgiveness during his crucifixion. EGW expands on the implications of Jesus's actions, while Luke 23:34 records the prayer itself.