Each of the two said parties are not equal and alike. For the hypocrites and for the strivers in the way of Allah, there are varying grades and rank in the sight of Allah, and He can see them and see whatever they do. 164- INDEED ALLAH CONFERRED A GREAT FAVOUR ON THE BELIEVERS, WHEN HE RAISED AMONG THEM A MESSENGER FROM THEMSELVES, WHO RECITES TO THEM HIS SIGNS (REVELATIONS), AND PURIFIES THEM, AND TEACHES THEM THE BOOK AND WISDOM; WHILE BEFORE, THEY WERE IN MANIFEST ERROR.