"The restlessness of the next few days and nights was accompanied with very little pain. In fact, from the very first, the Lord mercifully spared His aged servant the severe pain that ordinarily comes with such injuries. The usual symptoms of shock, also, were absent. The respiration, the temperature, and the circulation were nearly normal. Dr. Klingerman, and Dr. B. F. Jones, his associate, did all that medical science could suggest to make their patient comfortable; but at her advanced age they could hold out but little prospect of ultimate recovery. LS 443.1"
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."
The EGW passage describes God's mercy in sparing Ellen White severe pain during her injury, aligning with the Psalm's promise of deliverance from afflictions. The connection lies in God's provision and care during suffering.
"Saviour, “Jesus is my blessed Redeemer, and I love Him with my whole being.” And again: “I see light in His light. I have joy in His joy, and peace in His peace. I see mercy in His mercy, and love in His love.” To Miss Sara McEnterfer, for many years her secretary, she said, “If only I can see my Saviour face to face, I shall be fully satisfied.” LS 443.2"
"We love him, because he first loved us."
The EGW passage expresses deep love for Jesus and a desire to see Him face to face, which directly reflects the principle of loving God because He first loved us, as stated in 1 John 4:19. The longing to see the Saviour face to face amplifies the love relationship initiated by God.
"In an interview with another she said: “My courage is grounded in my Saviour. My work is nearly ended. Looking over the past, I do not feel the least mite of despondency or discouragement. I feel so grateful that the Lord has withheld me from despair and discouragement, and that I can still hold the banner. I know Him whom I love, and in whom my soul trusteth.” LS 443.3"
"For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."
The phrase "I know whom I have believed" in 2 Timothy 1:12 is very closely echoed in EGW's statement "I know Him whom I love, and in whom my soul trusteth." The context of both passages also involves suffering and unwavering faith. This is more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct allusion.