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"For a short time vexation and confusion kept the priests silent. They did not wish the people to know that they had hired one of the professed followers of Jesus to betray Him into their hands. Their hunting Jesus like a thief and taking Him secretly, they wished to hide. But the confession of Judas, and his haggard, guilty appearance, exposed the priests before the multitude, showing that it was hatred that had caused them to take Jesus. As Judas loudly declared Jesus to be innocent, the priests replied, “What is that to us? see thou to that.” They had Jesus in their power, and were determined to make sure of Him. Judas, overwhelmed with anguish, threw the money that he now despised at the feet of those who had hired him, and, in anguish and horror, went and hanged himself. EW 172.1"
Direct citation 95% Matthew 27:4
"Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that."
This passage is very similar to pair 2, and again directly quotes and expands upon the events described in Matthew 27:4.
"Jesus had many sympathizers in the company about Him, and His answering nothing to the many questions put to Him amazed the throng. Under all the mockery and violence of the mob, not a frown, not a troubled expression, rested upon His features. He was dignified and composed. The spectators looked upon Him with wonder. They compared His perfect form and firm, dignified bearing with the appearance of those who sat in judgment against Him, and said to one another that He appeared more like a king than any of the rulers. He bore no marks of being a criminal. His eye was mild, clear, and undaunted, His forehead broad and high. Every feature was strongly marked with benevolence and noble principle. His patience and forbearance were so unlike man that many trembled. Even Herod and Pilate were greatly troubled at His noble, Godlike bearing. EW 172.2"
Related principle 85% Isaiah 53:7
"He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth."
The EGW passage describes Jesus' silence and dignified composure during his trial, which aligns with the prophecy in Isaiah 53:7 about the Messiah not opening his mouth when afflicted. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is strong.
Related principle 75% John 19:12
"And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cesar."
The EGW passage describes the reaction of the crowd and Pilate to Jesus' demeanor, and the implicit claim of kingship. This echoes the concerns raised in John 19:12 about Jesus potentially being seen as a rival king to Caesar. The connection is thematic, focusing on the political implications of Jesus' trial.

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