"The appearance of the Scriptures brought dismay to the authorities of the church. They had now to meet an agency more powerful than Wycliffe—an agency against which their weapons would avail little. There was at this time no law in England prohibiting the Bible, for it had never before been published in the language of the people. Such laws were afterward enacted and rigorously enforced. Meanwhile, notwithstanding the efforts of the priests, there was for a season opportunity for the circulation of the word of God. GC 89.2"
"But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God."
The verse from Acts speaks to the futility of fighting against something ordained by God. The EGW passage describes the authorities' dismay at the Bible's appearance, implying their efforts to suppress it would ultimately fail. The connection is thematic, but not a strong or direct allusion.
"Again the papal leaders plotted to silence the Reformer's voice. Before three tribunals he was successively summoned for trial, but without avail. First a synod of bishops declared his writings heretical, and, winning the young king, Richard II, to their side, they obtained a royal decree consigning to prison all who should hold the condemned doctrines. GC 89.3"
"But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles."
Both passages describe persecution and trials faced by those who proclaim their faith. The Matthew verse is a general prophecy of persecution, while the EGW passage describes Wycliffe's specific trials. The connection is a valid thematic parallel.
"himself, in his old age, alone and friendless, would bow to the combined authority of the crown and the miter. But instead of this the papists saw themselves defeated. Parliament, roused by the stirring appeals of Wycliffe, repealed the persecuting edict, and the Reformer was again at liberty. GC 89.4"
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
The Psalm expresses trust in God amidst fear, while the EGW passage describes Wycliffe's deliverance from persecution. The connection is thematic, reflecting a reliance on God's protection, but it's not a strong or direct parallel.