"For the pardon of sin, for the Holy Spirit, for a Christlike temper, for wisdom and strength to do His work, for any gift He has promised, we may ask; then we are to believe that we receive, and return thanks to God that we have received. Ed 258.1"
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle of asking God for wisdom and receiving it, as stated in James 1:5. It expands on the idea to include other gifts, but the core principle is the same.
"And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:"
The EGW passage aligns with 1 John 5:14 in emphasizing the confidence we can have in God when we ask according to His will. EGW expands on the 'anything' to include specific gifts, but the core idea of confident prayer is present.
"We need look for no outward evidence of the blessing. The gift is in the promise, and we may go about our work assured that what God has promised He is able to perform, and that the gift, which we already possess, will be realized when we need it most. Ed 258.2"
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)"
The EGW passage directly reflects the idea in Hebrews 10:23 that God is faithful to His promises. Both emphasize trusting in God's promise even without immediate outward evidence.
"And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform."
The EGW passage echoes the sentiment in Romans 4:21 about being fully persuaded that God is able to perform what He has promised. Both emphasize the importance of believing in God's ability to fulfill His promises.
"It was in the mount with God that Moses beheld the pattern of that wonderful building which was to be the abiding place of His glory. It is in the mount with God—in the secret place of communion—that we are to contemplate His glorious ideal for humanity. Thus we shall be enabled so to fashion our character building that to us may be fulfilled His promise, “I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” 2 Corinthians 6:16 . Ed 258.4"
"And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."
Ellen White directly references 2 Corinthians 6:16 in this passage.