The verse alludes to the degrees of the prophets, their missions, and different gifts that God has bestowed upon each of them: ``And those apostles we have exalted some above the other.''

      This implies that though the prophet's missions and messages were the same, yet some of them are above the others in rank and position: ``Among them are some to whom Allah spoke.''

      This may refer to Moses to whom God spoke through a tree of glory, and for that he is nicknamed as; `MOSES THE INTERLOCUTOR'. Then the verse adds: Others we raised in grades or degrees.'' This may refer to our prophet Mohammad in whose person and mission, all the gifts and characters are combined, and his creed and religion is the most perfect one among all.

      Then the verse refers to Jesus Chirst saying:

      ``And we gave Jesus the son of Mary evidences, and strengthened him with the Holy Spirit.''

      By evidences or clear signs, his different miracles are meant, such as raising the dead; healing the born blind, or curing the lepers with the permission of Allah. (QURÄN - S 3:45-51) Also his excellent religious and divine knowledge may be counted among the clear signs. As for the holy spirit: It may either mean Gabriel the Arch Angel of God who brings down the revelations, or some sort of mysterious power which is found more or less in Godly men, in various measures.

      The verse continues with the mention of the differences of the people after their prophets, in spite of all that evidences and clear signs:

      ``And had Allah so willed those after them would not have fought against each other, after so many clear signs that had come to them - but they differed. ``That is to say: God could easily compel them to agree, but His way and will is to encourage His servants to do things in freedom and by free will.''

      Although such freedom and free will might be misused by some selfish profiteers; but still freedom is an important factor of MAN'S development and evaluation.