"As in the vision she looked upon this scene with intense sorrow, her accompanying angel said, “Look ye,” and as she looked again, there were to be seen little jets of light, like stars shining dimly through the darkness. As she watched them, their light grew brighter, and the number of lights increased, because each light kindled other lights. These lights would sometimes come together as if for the encouragement of one another; and again they would scatter out, each time going farther and lighting more lights. Thus the work went on until the whole world was illuminated with their brightness. LS 295.1"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages use the metaphor of light shining in darkness to represent spreading truth and influencing others. The EGW passage elaborates on the process of this light spreading, which aligns with the general principle in Matthew 5:16.
"And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
Both passages use the imagery of light shining in darkness. The EGW passage describes 'little jets of light, like stars shining dimly through the darkness,' which echoes the concept of light penetrating darkness in John 1:5.
"In conclusion, she said: “This is a picture of the work you are to do. ‘Ye are the light of the world.’ Matthew 5:14 . Your work is to hold up the light to those around you. Hold it firmly. Hold it a little higher. Light other lights. Do not be discouraged if yours is not a great light. If it is only a penny taper, hold it up. Let it shine. Do your very best, and God will bless your efforts.” LS 295.2"
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 5:14 and builds upon it, making the connection explicit.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
While Matthew 5:14 is explicitly quoted, the subsequent explanation in the EGW passage about letting your light shine and doing your best directly relates to the principle of good works being seen and glorifying God, as described in Matthew 5:16.