"“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.” In fear and self-condemnation Pilate looked upon the Saviour. In the vast sea of upturned faces, His alone was peaceful. About His head a soft light seemed to shine. Pilate said in his heart, He is a God. Turning to the multitude he declared, I am clear of His blood. Take ye Him, and crucify Him. But mark ye, priests and rulers, I pronounce Him a just man. May He whom He claims as His Father judge you and not me for this day's work. Then to Jesus he said, Forgive me for this act; I cannot save You. And when he had again scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. DA 738.1"
"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."
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on Matthew 27:24, describing Pilate's actions and words. It's a clear and direct allusion.
"suffering, in like manner sacrifice principle. Conscience and duty point one way, and self-interest points another. The current sets strongly in the wrong direction, and he who compromises with evil is swept away into the thick darkness of guilt. DA 738.2"
"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."
Both passages address the principle of knowing what is right and failing to do it. James 4:17 states that it is sin to know good and not do it, while the EGW passage describes the consequences of compromising with evil when conscience and duty point in another direction. The connection is a direct principle.
"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
Both passages deal with the difficulty of serving two masters or following two conflicting paths. Matthew 6:24 speaks of serving God and mammon, while the EGW passage speaks of conscience/duty versus self-interest. The connection is thematic, highlighting the conflict between opposing forces.
"My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:"
Both passages deal with resisting temptation and avoiding the path of wrongdoing. The EGW passage speaks of compromising with evil, while Proverbs warns against walking with those who do evil. While not a direct quote, the underlying principle is similar.
"Pilate yielded to the demands of the mob. Rather than risk losing his position, he delivered Jesus up to be crucified. But in spite of his precautions, the very thing he dreaded afterward came upon him. His honors were stripped from him, he was cast down from his high office, and, stung by remorse and wounded pride, not long after the crucifixion he ended his own life. So all who compromise with sin will gain only sorrow and ruin. “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12 . DA 738.3"
"There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 14:12 in this passage.
"When Pilate declared himself innocent of the blood of Christ, Caiaphas answered defiantly, “His blood be on us, and on our children.” The awful words were taken up by the priests and rulers, and echoed by the crowd in an inhuman roar of voices. The whole multitude answered and said, “His blood be on us, and on our children.” DA 738.4"
"Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children."
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 27:25, making it an explicit allusion.
"The people of Israel had made their choice. Pointing to Jesus they had said, “Not this man, but Barabbas.” Barabbas, the robber and murderer, was the representative of Satan. Christ was the representative of God. Christ had been rejected; Barabbas had been chosen. Barabbas they were to have. In making this choice they accepted him who from the beginning was a liar and a murderer. Satan was their leader. As a nation they would act out his dictation. His works they would do. His rule they must endure. That people who chose Barabbas in the place of Christ were to feel the cruelty of Barabbas as long as time should last. DA 738.5"
"Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber."
Both passages highlight the choice between Jesus and Barabbas, and the implications of that choice. EGW expands on the symbolic meaning of Barabbas as representing Satan.