"was not faultless, nor were his doctrines free from error. But he was instrumental in promulgating truths that were of special importance in his time, in maintaining the principles of Protestantism against the fast-returning tide of popery, and in promoting in the reformed churches simplicity and purity of life, in place of the pride and corruption fostered under the Romish teaching. GC 236.1"
"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."
The EGW passage acknowledges that even reformers like the one being discussed were not perfect and their doctrines contained errors. This aligns with the idea in 1 Corinthians 13:12 that our understanding is incomplete and imperfect in this life. Both passages acknowledge the limitations of human understanding.
"From Geneva, publications and teachers went out to spread the reformed doctrines. To this point the persecuted of all lands looked for instruction, counsel, and encouragement. The city of Calvin became a refuge for the hunted Reformers of all Western Europe. Fleeing from the awful tempests that continued for centuries, the fugitives came to the gates of Geneva. Starving, wounded, bereft of home and kindred, they were warmly welcomed and tenderly cared for; and finding a home here, they blessed the city of their adoption by their skill, their learning, and their piety. Many who sought here a refuge returned to their own countries to resist the tyranny of Rome. John Knox, the brave Scotch Reformer, not a few of the English Puritans, the Protestants of Holland and of Spain, and the Huguenots of France carried from Geneva the torch of truth to lighten the darkness of their native lands. GC 236.2"
"For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:"
The EGW passage describes Geneva as a refuge for persecuted reformers, mirroring the Matthew verse's emphasis on welcoming strangers and providing for their needs. The connection is strong because the EGW passage explicitly mentions providing for the 'starving, wounded, bereft of home and kindred' which directly aligns with the actions described in Matthew 25:35.