"In these children who were brought in contact with Him, Jesus saw the future men and women who should be heirs of His grace and subjects of His kingdom, and some of whom would become martyrs for His sake. He knew that these children would listen to Him and accept Him as their Redeemer far more readily than would the grown people, many of whom were worldly-wise and hardhearted. In His teaching He came down to their level. He, the Majesty of heaven, did not disdain to answer their questions and simplify His important lessons to meet their childish understanding. He planted in their expanding minds the seeds of truth, which in after years would spring up and bear fruit unto eternal life. CT 180.1"
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
This passage expands on the implications of Jesus welcoming children, suggesting their potential for future faith and discipleship. While it stems from the same event, it's an interpretive expansion rather than a direct restatement, making it a thematic parallel.
"Parents and teachers, Jesus is still saying, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto Me.” Matthew 19:14 . They are the most susceptible to the teachings of Christianity; their hearts are open to influences of piety and virtue, and strong to retain the impressions received.— Special Testimonies On Education, 62-66 ; written May 17, 1896. CT 180.2"
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 19:14 in this passage.
"***** To develop the minds and hearts of the youth, and not hinder their growth by an unwarranted control of one mind over another, requires tact and understanding. Teachers are needed who are able to deal wisely with the different phases of character; who are quick to see and to make the most of opportunities to do good; who possess enthusiasm, who are “apt to teach;” and who can inspire thought, quicken energy, and impart courage. CT 180.3"
"And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,"
EGW directly quotes "apt to teach" from 2 Timothy 2:24 in the context of describing the qualities of effective teachers.