"Say, 'Indeed, I am on clear evidence from my Lord'" meaning: prophethood, "'and you have denied it'" that is, the Quran.

"'I do not have that for which you are impatient'" regarding the punishment; due to their statement: "'Hasten for us our portion'" meaning: our punishment, "'before the Day of Reckoning'", and due to their saying: 'O Allah, if this is truly'