"These and other scriptures clearly proved to Miller's mind that the events which were generally expected to take place before the coming of Christ, such as the universal reign of peace and the setting up of the kingdom of God upon the earth, were to be subsequent to the second advent. Furthermore, all the signs of the times and the condition of the world corresponded to the prophetic description of the last days. He was forced to the conclusion, from the study of Scripture alone, that the period allotted for the continuance of the earth in its present state was about to close. GC 323.1"
"And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?"
Both passages relate to understanding the signs of the times and the end of the world. Matthew 24:3 is the disciples' question about the timing and signs of Jesus' return, and the EGW passage describes Miller's conclusion that the signs and world conditions pointed to the imminent end.
"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
The EGW passage refers to the 'signs of the times' and the 'condition of the world' aligning with prophetic descriptions of the last days. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 provides a detailed description of the characteristics of people in the last days, which Miller would have used to assess the world's condition. The connection is strong.