[Same pronouncement 57:16,27; similar information in 3:110;5:59;5:81]

Afterwards sent Messengers one after the other in succession on their pattern,

And We succeeded them with Easa [alai'his'slaam] son of Maryam and We gave him In'jeel;

and We placed compassion and mercy in the hearts of those who physically followed him. However, monasticism was initiated/innovated at their own inclination. We had not prescribed it for them; their purpose was but to seek and pursue for the appreciation and approval of Allah the Exalted. Thereat they could not observe it as was the due right of its observance. Resultantly We gave to those from amongst them who accepted and believed their reward, and most from them are "fasiqoona"/the promise breakers and transgressors/who go out of the prescribed bounds". [57:27]

O you who declare to have accepted!

You people become the Party/Helpers of Allah like that when Easa علیہ السلام son of Maryam said to Al-Hawariyun,

 "Who will amongst you be my helpers towards Allah [ migration to secure place.]".

Al-Hawariyun [as a group] replied, "We all are the helpers of Allah [we are with you].

 

Eventually We helped those who had believed over their antagonist group whereupon they emerged as dominants. [61:14]