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"Now with the eleven disciples Jesus made His way toward the mountain. As they passed through the gate of Jerusalem, many wondering eyes looked upon the little company, led by One whom a few weeks before the rulers had condemned and crucified. The disciples knew not that this was to be their last interview with their Master. Jesus spent the time in conversation with them, repeating His former instruction. As they approached Gethsemane, He paused, that they might call to mind the lessons He had given them on the night of His great agony. Again He looked upon the vine by which He had then represented the union of His church with Himself and His Father; again He repeated the truths He had then unfolded. All around Him were reminders of His unrequited love. Even the disciples who were so dear to His heart, had, in the hour of His humiliation, reproached and forsaken Him. DA 830.1"
Related principle 85% Matthew 28:16
"Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them."
The EGW passage describes the events leading up to the ascension, including Jesus meeting with the eleven disciples on a mountain. This directly parallels Matthew 28:16, which states that the eleven disciples went to a mountain in Galilee where Jesus had appointed them. The EGW passage provides additional context and details, amplifying the biblical account.
"Christ had sojourned in the world for thirty-three years; He had endured its scorn, insult, and mockery; He had been rejected and crucified. Now, when about to ascend to His throne of glory,—as He reviews the ingratitude of the people He came to save,—will He not withdraw from them His sympathy and love? Will not His affections be centered upon that realm where He is appreciated, and where sinless angels wait to do His bidding? No; His promise to those loved ones whom He leaves on earth is, “I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20 . DA 830.2"
Direct citation 97% Matthew 28:20
"Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 28:20 in this passage.
"Upon reaching the Mount of Olives, Jesus led the way across the summit, to the vicinity of Bethany. Here He paused, and the disciples gathered about Him. Beams of light seemed to radiate from His countenance as He looked lovingly upon them. He upbraided them not for their faults and failures; words of the deepest tenderness were the last that fell upon their ears from the lips of their Lord. With hands outstretched in blessing, and as if in assurance of His protecting care, He slowly ascended from among them, drawn heavenward by a power stronger than any earthly attraction. As He passed upward, the awe-stricken disciples looked with straining eyes for the last glimpse of their ascending Lord. A cloud of glory hid Him from their sight; and the words came back to them as the cloudy chariot of angels received Him, “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” At the same time there floated down to them the sweetest and most joyous music from the angel choir. DA 830.3"
Related principle 90% Luke 24:50
"And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them."
Both passages describe Jesus leading the disciples to Bethany, lifting his hands to bless them, and ascending into heaven. The EGW passage expands on the details, but the core event is the same.
Related principle 90% Acts 1:9
"And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight."
Both passages describe Jesus ascending into heaven and being received by a cloud. The EGW passage provides a more detailed narrative, but the core event is consistent with the biblical account.

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