In this verse, and the verses to come the Jews are still addressed to especially, but as usual the verses have a wider meanings which might be common to all. That is because some people of all ages and all nations may close the doors of their hearts to any extension of knowledge or any new idea, because they may think the fragment of knowledge that they might have is the whole of God's truth, and of course such a thought arises from arrogance and ignorance. The verse says: ``We gave MOses the BOOK and sent after him a succession of Messengers such as: David, Solomon, Joshua, Zachariah, and John. We then gave Jesus son of Mary, clear signs and evidences, and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit. But, because the Messenger's teachings were not agreeable with your false desires and caprices, you puffed up with pride and vanity, and belied some of My apostles and some others you slayed.''