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whoever
"if anyone"
as a little child
Jesus is comparing how people must receive the kingdom of God to how little children would receive it. AT: "in the same manner as a child would" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
will not receive the kingdom of God
"will not accept God as their king"
definitely not enter it
The word "it" refers to the kingdom of God.
he took the children into his arms
"he hugged the children"