of these messengers we raised some above the others in rank. among them was one with whom allah himself had direct talks. there were others whom he raised high in rank in other ways. likewise we gave clear signs to jesus son of mary and supported him with the holy spirit. had allah so willed the people who had seen clear signs would not have fought against one another after the prophets. but they disagreed then some of them accepted the truth and others rejected it. if allah had so willed they would have never fought against one another but allah does whatever he pleases (to fulfil his designs.
تلك الرسل فضلنا بعضهم على بعض منهم من كلم الله ورفع بعضهم درجات وآتينا عيسى ابن مريم البينات وأيدناه بروح القدس ولو شاء الله ما اقتتل الذين من بعدهم من بعد ما جاءتهم البينات ولكن اختلفوا فمنهم من آمن ومنهم من كفر ولو شاء الله ما اقتتلوا ولكن الله يفعل ما يريد