Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran - 42:14

Translation for 42:14

They did not split ˹into sects˺ out of mutual envy until knowledge came to them.1 Had it not been for a prior decree from your Lord for an appointed term,2 the matter would have certainly been settled between them ˹at once˺. And surely those who were made to inherit the Scripture3 after them are truly in alarming doubt about this ˹Quran˺.

Foot notes

77322

 No community split into believers and disbelievers until they received the knowledge given by their prophet.

77323

 That He will delay their judgment until the Hereafter.

77324

 i.e., the Jews and Christians.