"The Romanists exulted, expecting to witness the speedy downfall of the Reformation; and they blamed Luther, even for the errors which he had been most earnestly endeavoring to correct. The fanatical party, by falsely claiming to have been treated with great injustice, succeeded in gaining the sympathies of a large class of the people, and, as is often the case with those who take the wrong side, they came to be regarded as martyrs. Thus the ones who were exerting every energy in opposition to the Reformation were pitied and lauded as the victims of cruelty and oppression. This was the work of Satan, prompted by the same spirit of rebellion which was first manifested in heaven. GC 192.2"
"Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake."
The EGW passage describes the Romanists blaming Luther for errors and the fanatical party gaining sympathy and being regarded as martyrs, despite opposing the Reformation. This directly parallels Matthew 5:11, where Jesus says his followers will be reviled, persecuted, and falsely accused. The connection is strong because both passages highlight the unjust treatment and misrepresentation of those who are standing for truth.
"Satan is constantly seeking to deceive men and lead them to call sin righteousness, and righteousness sin. How successful has been his work! How often censure and reproach are cast upon God's faithful servants because they will stand fearlessly in defense of the truth! Men who are but agents of Satan are praised and flattered, and even looked upon as martyrs, while those who should be respected and sustained for their fidelity to God, are left to stand alone, under suspicion and distrust. GC 192.3"
"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment and wording of Isaiah 5:20, making it a clear allusion.
"If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you."
Both passages address the persecution of God's followers. While not a direct quote, the theme of the world's hatred is present in both.
"And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
The EGW passage speaks of Satan's deception, and 2 Corinthians 11:14 describes Satan transforming into an angel of light, which is a form of deception. The connection is thematic.