"“The love of Christ,” said Paul, “constraineth us.” [ 2 Corinthians 5:14 .] This was the actuating principle of his conduct; it was his motive-power. If ever his ardor in the path of duty flagged for a moment, one glance at the cross caused him to gird up anew the loins of his mind, and press forward in the way of self-denial. In his labors for his brethren he relied much upon the manifestation of infinite love in the sacrifice of Christ, with its subduing, constraining power. GW 293.1"
"For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:"
EGW directly quotes and expands upon 2 Corinthians 5:14, explaining its significance in Paul's life and ministry.
"How earnest, how touching his appeal: “Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.” [ 2 Corinthians 8:9 .] You know the height from which He stooped, the depth of humiliation to which He descended. His feet entered upon the path of sacrifice, and turned not aside until He had given His life. There was no rest for Him between the throne in heaven and the cross. His love for man led Him to welcome every indignity, and suffer every abuse. GW 293.2"
"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich."
EGW directly quotes 2 Corinthians 8:9 and elaborates on the implications of Christ's sacrifice.
"But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:"
While EGW quotes 2 Corinthians 8:9, her subsequent commentary about Christ's stooping, humiliation, and sacrifice strongly echoes the themes presented in Philippians 2:7. It's not a direct quote, but a clear thematic connection.
"Paul admonishes us to “look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” He bids us possess the mind “which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” [ Philippians 2:4-8 .] ... GW 293.3"
"Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
EGW directly quotes Philippians 2:4 and uses it as a basis for her exhortation.
"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"
EGW directly quotes Philippians 2:5 and connects it to the subsequent verses about Christ's humility.
"Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
Ellen White directly references Philippians 2:4-8 in this passage.