"It was not John, the one who watched with Him in the judgment hall, who stood beside His cross, and who of the Twelve was first at the tomb—it was not John, but Peter, that was mentioned by Christ after His resurrection. “Tell His disciples and Peter,” the angel said, “that He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see Him.” Mark 16:7 . Ed 90.3"
"But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you."
The EGW passage directly quotes Mark 16:7, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"At the last meeting of Christ with the disciples by the sea, Peter, tested by the thrice-given question, “Lovest thou Me?” was restored to his place among the Twelve. His work was appointed him; he was to feed the Lord's flock. Then, as His last personal direction, Jesus bade him, “Follow thou Me.” John 21:17, 22 . Ed 90.4"
"So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep."
The EGW passage directly references the conversation between Jesus and Peter in John 21:15-17, including the question "Lovest thou Me?" and the instruction to "Feed my flock."
"This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me."
The EGW passage directly quotes "Follow thou Me" from John 21:22, which is closely related to the command in John 21:19, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"Now he could appreciate the words. The lesson Christ had given when He set a little child in the midst of the disciples and bade them become like him, Peter could now better understand. Knowing more fully both his own weakness and Christ's power, he was ready to trust and to obey. In His strength he could follow his Master. Ed 90.5"
"And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
The EGW passage directly references the event in Matthew 18:3 where Jesus uses a child to illustrate humility. The connection is clear and intentional.
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
The EGW passage discusses Peter understanding his weakness and Christ's power, which aligns with the theme of 2 Corinthians 12:9 where God's strength is made perfect in weakness. The connection is thematic and supports the idea of relying on Christ's power.
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
The EGW passage speaks of Peter relying on Christ's strength to follow Him, which parallels the concept in John 15:5 of abiding in Christ to bear fruit, as without Him we can do nothing. The connection highlights dependence on Christ.
"And at the close of his experience of labor and sacrifice, the disciple once so unready to discern the cross, counted it a joy to yield up his life for the gospel, feeling only that, for him who had denied the Lord, to die in the same manner as his Master died was too great an honor. Ed 90.6"
"For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;"
The EGW passage describes Peter's willingness to sacrifice his life for the gospel, which aligns with the theme of Philippians 1:29, which speaks of suffering for Christ's sake. The connection is thematic and highlights the privilege of suffering for Christ.
"And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name."
Both passages describe disciples rejoicing in suffering for Christ's name. The EGW passage specifically mentions Peter's transformation and willingness to die for the gospel, echoing the sentiment of the apostles in Acts 5:41 who rejoiced in suffering shame for Christ's name.