"And We sent after him messengers in succession," meaning: We followed him with them. "And We gave Jesus, the son of Mary, clear proofs." Al-Kalbi said: Meaning, the signs that Jesus, peace be upon him, used to show them. "And We supported him," meaning: We aided him, "with the Holy Spirit," meaning: Gabriel, peace be upon him.

Muhammad said: The root of al-Quds is purity. "So is it [not true] that every time a messenger came to you, [O Children of Israel], with what your souls did not desire, you were arrogant? And a party [of messengers] you denied and another party you killed?" When the Prophet, peace be upon him, said this to them, they remained silent, realizing it was revelation from God reproaching them for what they had done. So they said: "O Muhammad, our hearts are wrapped"—meaning, we do not comprehend or understand what you say. They were vessels for knowledge, [implying that] if you were truthful, we would have understood what you say.