"would not have been regarded by the people of his time as a commendation; it would rather have excited pity or contempt. But Jesus places meekness among the first qualifications for His kingdom. In His own life and character the divine beauty of this precious grace is revealed. MB 14.1"
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
The EGW passage directly expands on the principle of meekness as a qualification for the kingdom of God, as stated in Matthew 5:5.
"Jesus, the brightness of the Father's glory, thought “it not a thing to be grasped to be on an equality with God, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant.” Philippians 2:6, 7 , R.V., margin. Through all the lowly experiences of life He consented to pass, walking among the children of men, not as a king, to demand homage, but as one whose mission it was to serve others. There was in His manner no taint of bigotry, no cold austerity. The world's Redeemer had a greater than angelic nature, yet united with His divine majesty were meekness and humility that attracted all to Himself. MB 14.2"
"But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:"
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on Philippians 2:7, discussing Jesus taking the form of a servant.
"Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
Both passages emphasize Jesus's humility and service. The EGW quote expands on the concept of Jesus not seeking to be served, aligning with the Matthew verse.
"Jesus emptied Himself, and in all that He did, self did not appear. He subordinated all things to the will of His Father. When His mission on earth was about to close, He could say, “I have glorified Thee on the earth: I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do.” John 17:4 . And He bids us, “Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” “If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself” ( Matthew 11:29 ; 16:24 ); let self be dethroned and no longer hold the supremacy of the soul. MB 14.3"
"I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do."
Ellen White directly references John 17:4 in this passage.
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 11:29 in this passage.