"The same trials have been experienced by men of God in ages past. Wycliffe, Huss, Luther, Tyndale, Baxter, Wesley, urged that all doctrines be brought to the test of the Bible and declared that they would renounce everything which it condemned. Against these men persecution raged with relentless fury; yet they ceased not to declare the truth. Different periods in the history of the church have each been marked by the development of some special truth, adapted to the necessities of God's people at that time. Every new truth has made its way against hatred and opposition; those who were blessed with its light were tempted and tried. The Lord gives a special truth for the people in an emergency. Who dare refuse to publish it? He commands His servants to present the last invitation of mercy to the world. They cannot remain silent, except at the peril of their souls. Christ's ambassadors have nothing to do with consequences. They must perform their duty and leave results with God. GC 609.1"
"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
The EGW passage discusses persecution faced by those who uphold biblical truth, paralleling the theme of persecution for righteousness' sake in Matthew 5:10. While not a direct quote, the concept of being blessed despite persecution due to adherence to truth is a clear thematic link.