"A third time he was brought to trial, and now before the highest ecclesiastical tribunal in the kingdom. Here no favor would be shown to heresy. Here at last Rome would triumph, and the Reformer's work would be stopped. So thought the papists. If they could but accomplish their purpose, Wycliffe would be forced to abjure his doctrines, or would leave the court only for the flames. GC 90.1"
"They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service."
The John verse speaks of persecution and even death being justified in the eyes of the persecutors, while the EGW passage describes the papists' intent to silence Wycliffe, even through death. The connection is thematic, highlighting the extreme measures taken against those deemed heretical.
"But Wycliffe did not retract; he would not dissemble. He fearlessly maintained his teachings and repelled the accusations of his persecutors. Losing sight of himself, of his position, of the occasion, he summoned his hearers before the divine tribunal, and weighed their sophistries and deceptions in the balances of eternal truth. The power of the Holy Spirit was felt in the council room. A spell from God was upon the hearers. They seemed to have no power to leave the place. As arrows from the Lord's quiver, the Reformer's words pierced their hearts. The charge of heresy, which they had brought against him, he with convincing power threw back upon themselves. Why, he demanded, did they dare to spread their errors? For the sake of gain, to make merchandise of the grace of God? GC 90.2"
"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus."
Both passages describe the boldness and power of individuals speaking truth, despite opposition. In Acts, Peter and John's boldness amazes their hearers. In the EGW passage, Wycliffe's words pierce the hearts of his persecutors. The connection lies in the unexpected power and impact of their words, despite their circumstances.
"“With whom, think you,” he finally said, “are ye contending? with an old man on the brink of the grave? No! with Truth—Truth which is stronger than you, and will overcome you.”—Wylie, b. 2, ch. 13. So saying, he withdrew from the assembly, and not one of his adversaries attempted to prevent him. GC 90.3"
"There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord."
The EGW passage, quoting Wylie, directly asserts the power of truth against opposition, which aligns with the Proverb's declaration that no wisdom or counsel can stand against the Lord. The proverb is a general statement of God's power, and the EGW quote is a specific example of that power in action.