"The life of Christ was marked with respect and love for His mother. Mary believed in her heart that the holy child born of her was the long-promised Messiah, yet she dared not express her faith. Throughout His life on earth she was a partaker in His sufferings. She witnessed with sorrow the trials brought upon Him in His childhood and youth. By her vindication of what she knew to be right in His conduct, she herself was brought into trying positions. She looked upon the associations of the home, and the mother's tender watchcare over her children, as of vital importance in the formation of character. The sons and daughters of Joseph knew this, and by appealing to her anxiety, they tried to correct the practices of Jesus according to their standard. DA 90.1"
"And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart."
Both passages discuss Mary's role as Jesus' mother and her internal reflections on his life. Luke 2:51 mentions Mary keeping Jesus' sayings in her heart, while the EGW passage elaborates on her belief in Jesus as the Messiah and her participation in his sufferings.
"Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene."
Both passages refer to Mary's presence during Jesus' suffering. John 19:25 specifically mentions her standing by the cross, while the EGW passage speaks more broadly of her being a partaker in his sufferings throughout his life.
"Mary often remonstrated with Jesus, and urged Him to conform to the usages of the rabbis. But He could not be persuaded to change His habits of contemplating the works of God and seeking to alleviate the suffering of men or even of dumb animals. When the priests and teachers required Mary's aid in controlling Jesus, she was greatly troubled; but peace came to her heart as He presented the statements of Scripture upholding His practices. DA 90.2"
"And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers."
Both passages describe instances where Jesus' actions or teachings differed from the expectations of religious authorities. Luke 2:46-47 recounts Jesus engaging with the doctors in the temple, while the EGW passage describes Mary's remonstrations and Jesus' reliance on Scripture to justify his practices.
"At times she wavered between Jesus and His brothers, who did not believe that He was the Sent of God; but evidence was abundant that His was a divine character. She saw Him sacrificing Himself for the good of others. His presence brought a purer atmosphere into the home, and His life was as leaven working amid the elements of society. Harmless and undefiled, He walked among the thoughtless, the rude, the uncourteous; amid the unjust publicans, the reckless prodigals, the unrighteous Samaritans, the heathen soldiers, the rough peasants, and the mixed multitude. He spoke a word of sympathy here and a word there, as He saw men weary, yet compelled to bear heavy burdens. He shared their burdens, and repeated to them the lessons He had learned from nature, of the love, the kindness, the goodness of God. DA 90.3"
"For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;"
Both passages describe Jesus' sinless nature and his interaction with various groups of people. Hebrews 7:26 emphasizes his holiness and separation from sinners, while the EGW passage highlights his harmlessness and his ministry among diverse and often marginalized individuals.