These People of the Book did not dissent among themselves (with regard to believing in the Prophethood and Messengership of the last Messenger [Allah bless him and give him peace] and recognizing his holy status), until after the clear proof had come to them (of the Prophethood of Muhammad [Allah bless him and give him peace]. Then, they broke up: some of them accepted belief in him while others became deniers and disbelievers out of jealousy,)