57.27 . Then We caused Our messengers to follow in their footsteps ; and We caused Jesus , son of Mary , to follow , and gave him the Gospel , and placed compassion and mercy in the hearts of those who followed him . But monasticism they invented . We ordained it not for them . Only seeking Allah ' s pleasure , and they observed it not with right observance . So We give those of them who believe their reward , but many of them are evil livers .
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