"From Weakness to Strength The history of no one of the disciples better illustrates Christ's method of training than does the history of Peter. Bold, aggressive, and self-confident, quick to perceive and forward to act, prompt in retaliation yet generous in forgiving, Peter often erred, and often received reproof. Nor were his warmhearted loyalty and devotion to Christ the less decidedly recognized and commended. Patiently, with discriminating love, the Saviour dealt with His impetuous disciple, seeking to check his self-confidence, and to teach him humility, obedience, and trust. Ed 88"
"But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."
Both passages focus on Peter's weaknesses and Christ's work to strengthen him. Luke 22:32 specifically mentions Christ's prayer for Peter's faith and his role in strengthening his brethren, while EGW elaborates on the process of Christ's training of Peter.
"Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee."
Both passages highlight Peter's impetuous nature and tendency to err. Matthew 16:22 provides a specific example of Peter rebuking Jesus, which EGW uses as an illustration of Peter's character.
"But only in part was the lesson learned. Self-assurance was not uprooted. Ed 88.2"
"But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest."
The EGW passage directly refers to the disciples' continued struggle with self-assurance, which is exemplified by their argument in Mark 9:34 about who was the greatest. The connection is clear and relevant.
"Often Jesus, the burden heavy upon His own heart, sought to open to the disciples the scenes of His trial and suffering. But their eyes were holden. The knowledge was unwelcome, and they did not see. Self-pity, that shrank from fellowship with Christ in suffering, prompted Peter's remonstrance, “Pity Thyself, Lord: this shall not be unto Thee.” Matthew 16:22 , margin. His words expressed the thought and feeling of the Twelve. Ed 88.3"
"Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 16:22 in this passage.
"So they went on, the crisis drawing nearer; they, boastful, contentious, in anticipation apportioning regal honors, and dreaming not of the cross. Ed 88.4"
"And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom."
The EGW passage describes the disciples' preoccupation with earthly honors and their failure to grasp the significance of the cross. This directly parallels the request in Matthew 20:21 for positions of power in Jesus's kingdom, highlighting their misunderstanding of His mission.
"grieved, loving heart of the disciple that spoke out in the avowal, “Lord, I am ready to go with Thee, both into prison, and to death” ( Luke 22:33 ); and He who reads the heart gave to Peter the message, little valued then, but that in the swift-falling darkness would shed a ray of hope: “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” Luke 22:31, 32 . Ed 88.5"
"And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death."
Ellen White directly references Luke 22:33 in this passage.