Supposed Bible Distortion

Do you hope they will believe in you, when some of them used to hear Allah’s words, then knowingly distort them after understanding?

Some among the People of the Book twist words out of context, saying ‘Listen, but do not understand’ and distorting their speech to mock the faith. If they had said, ‘We hear and obey,’ it would have been better for them. But Allah has cursed them for their disbelief, and only a few truly believe.

Among them are those who twist the Scripture with their tongues to make it seem as if it is from Allah, but it is not. They say, ‘This is from Allah,’ yet it is a lie.

So, woe to those who write the Scripture with their own hands and then say, 'This is from Allah,' seeking a small gain. Woe to them for what their hands have written, and woe to them for what they earn.

Those who trade Allah’s covenant and their oaths for a fleeting gain will have no share in the Hereafter. Allah will neither speak to them nor look at them on the Day of Judgment, nor will He purify them. They will face a painful punishment.

They are the ones who exchanged guidance for error and forgiveness for punishment, how patient they are in pursuit of the Fire!

Have you not seen those who were given a portion of the Scripture yet trade guidance for misguidance, wishing you would stray from the path?

They distort words from their places and neglect much of what they were commanded. You will always find treachery among them, except for a few.

We took a covenant from those who said, “We are Christians,” but they too forgot much of what they were taught.

Among them are unlettered people who know nothing of the Scripture except wishful thinking, and they rely on mere assumptions.

And when a messenger from Allah comes to them, confirming what they already have, some of those who received the Scripture cast it aside, as if they never knew it.

Those to whom We have given the Scripture recognize this truth as they recognize their own children. Yet some knowingly conceal the truth.

Indeed, those who conceal what Allah has revealed in the Book and trade it for a small price consumes nothing but fire in their bellies.

They are the ones who exchanged guidance for error and forgiveness for punishment, how patient they are in pursuit of the Fire!

That is because Allah has sent down the Book in truth, and those who dispute it are in extreme opposition.

Surely, those who conceal the clear proofs and guidance We have revealed, after We have made them known to humanity in the Book.

O People of the Book, why do you mix truth with falsehood and conceal the truth knowingly?

Remember when Allah took a covenant from those given the Scripture: ‘You must make it clear to people and not conceal it.’ But they cast it behind their backs and traded it for a small price. What a terrible bargain!

O People of the Book! Our Messenger has come to you, clarifying much that you concealed from the scriptures, while overlooking much.

Except for those who repent, mend their ways, and openly declare the truth, these I will accept in mercy.