"My First Public Prayer I returned home, and again went before the Lord, promising to do and suffer anything He might require of me, if only the smiles of Jesus might cheer my heart. The same duty was again presented to me that had troubled my mind before,—to take up my cross among the assembled people of God. An opportunity was not long wanting; there was a prayer meeting that evening at my uncle's, which I attended. LS 37"
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."
EGW uses the phrase "take up my cross" which is a direct allusion to Matthew 16:24. The context of committing to God's will despite suffering further strengthens the connection.
"Elder Stockman spoke of my early misfortune, and said it was indeed a grievous affliction, but he bade me believe that the hand of a loving Father had not been withdrawn from me; that in the future life, when the mist that then darkened my mind had vanished, I would discern the wisdom of the providence which had seemed so cruel and mysterious. Jesus said to His disciples, “What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.” John 13:7 . In the great future we should no longer see as through a glass darkly, but come face to face with the mysteries of divine love. LS 37.1"
"Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter."
The EGW passage directly quotes John 13:7 and uses it to explain a difficult experience, demonstrating a clear and intentional allusion.
"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."
EGW directly quotes John 13:7 and alludes to 1 Corinthians 13:12, drawing a parallel between her personal experience of suffering and the promise of future understanding of God's plan. The connection is strong and intentional.
"“Go free, Ellen,” said he; “return to your home trusting in Jesus, for He will not withhold His love from any true seeker.” He then prayed earnestly for me, and it seemed that God would certainly regard the prayer of His saint, even if my humble petitions were unheard. My mind was much relieved, and the wretched slavery of doubt and fear departed as I listened to the wise and tender counsel of this teacher in Israel. I left his presence comforted and encouraged. LS 37.2"
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
The EGW passage describes finding relief from doubt and fear through trust in Jesus, which aligns with the theme of finding rest and comfort in Jesus as presented in Matthew 11:28. However, the connection is not a direct quote or explicit allusion, but rather a thematic resonance.