# 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"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/amen]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/receive]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/kingdomofgod]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/children]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/hand]]