"These angels were of the company that had been waiting in a shining cloud to escort Jesus to His heavenly home. The most exalted of the angel throng, they were the two who had come to the tomb at Christ's resurrection, and they had been with Him throughout His life on earth. With eager desire all heaven had waited for the end of His tarrying in a world marred by the curse of sin. The time had now come for the heavenly universe to receive their King. Did not the two angels long to join the throng that welcomed Jesus? But in sympathy and love for those whom He had left, they waited to give them comfort. “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” Hebrews 1:14 . DA 832.1"
"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 1:14 in this passage.
"And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:"
Both passages refer to two men/angels in shining garments, though the context is different (resurrection vs. ascension). The EGW passage also explicitly quotes Hebrews 1:14.
"go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:3 . Well might the disciples rejoice in the hope of their Lord's return. DA 832.2"
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
EGW directly quotes John 14:3.
"When the disciples went back to Jerusalem, the people looked upon them with amazement. After the trial and crucifixion of Christ, it had been thought that they would appear downcast and ashamed. Their enemies expected to see upon their faces an expression of sorrow and defeat. Instead of this there was only gladness and triumph. Their faces were aglow with a happiness not born of earth. They did not mourn over disappointed hopes, but were full of praise and thanksgiving to God. With rejoicing they told the wonderful story of Christ's resurrection and His ascension to heaven, and their testimony was received by many. DA 832.3"
"And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:"
EGW describes the disciples' joy and praise after the ascension, which aligns with Luke 24:52, which mentions their return to Jerusalem with great joy. The passage amplifies the emotional state described in Luke.