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"As we walked on, we came to a bridge over a stream of water, when he abruptly left me and plunged out of sight into the water. I was frightened; but he soon arose, holding in his hand a glass of sparkling water. He drank it, saying, “This water cures all manner of diseases.” He plunged in again out of sight, brought up another glass of clear water, and as he held it up repeated the same words. LS 124.2"
Related principle 85% John 4:14
"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."
The EGW passage describes a dream with water that cures all diseases, which is thematically similar to Jesus's description of 'living water' in John 4:14 that quenches spiritual thirst. The idea of water as a source of healing and life is a clear parallel.
"I felt sad that he did not offer me some of the water. Said he: “There is a secret spring in the bottom of this river which cures all manner of diseases, and all who obtain it must plunge at a venture. No one can obtain it for another. Each must plunge for it himself.” As he drank the glass of water, I looked at his countenance. His complexion was fair and natural. He seemed to possess health and vigor. When I awoke, all my fears were dispelled, and I trusted my husband to the care of a merciful God, fully believing that He would return him to me in safety. LS 124.3"
Related principle 80% John 4:14
"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."
Similar to pair 3, this passage continues the dream narrative with the concept of a 'secret spring' that cures diseases, echoing the idea of 'living water' in John 4:14 that provides eternal life. The individual effort required to obtain the water in the dream could be seen as a parallel to the personal relationship with God required to receive spiritual life.

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