"Friendly Sympathy and Counsel I now confided all my sorrows and perplexities to my mother. She tenderly sympathized with and encouraged me, advising me to go for counsel to Elder Stockman, who then preached the advent doctrine in Portland. I had great confidence in him, for he was a devoted servant of Christ. Upon hearing my story, he placed his hand affectionately upon my head, saying with tears in his eyes: “Ellen, you are only a child. Yours is a most singular experience for one of your tender age. Jesus must be preparing you for some special work.” LS 36"
"Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."
Both passages deal with the comfort and encouragement received during times of sorrow. The proverb speaks of a 'good word' bringing gladness, while the EGW passage describes the comfort and counsel received from her mother and Elder Stockman.
"This dream gave me hope. The green cord represented faith to my mind, and the beauty and simplicity of trusting in God began to dawn upon my soul. LS 36.1"
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
EGW directly interprets the green cord as representing faith, and the passage emphasizes the importance of trusting in God. This aligns with the core principle of Hebrews 11:1, which defines faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. While the imagery is different, the underlying principle of faith is consistent.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
The EGW passage mentions the 'great love of Christ and the plan of redemption,' which is a central theme in John 3:16, highlighting God's love for the world and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. While not a direct quote, the thematic connection is strong.