(147) What would Allāh do with [i.e., gain from] your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allāh Appreciative[228] and Knowing.— الترجمة الإنجليزية - صحيح انترناشونال
[228]- Of repentance, self-discipline and good deeds, rewarding for them abundantly.
147. Why should Allâh punish you if you have thanked (Him) and have believed in Him. And Allâh is Ever All-Appreciative (of good), All-Knowing.— الترجمة الإنجليزية
— Dr. Ghali - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhat would Allah perform with tormenting you in case you thank (Him) and believe? And Allah has been Thankful, Ever-Knowing.
— Muhsin Khan - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhy should Allah punish you if you have thanked (Him) and have believed in Him. And Allah is Ever All-Appreciative (of good), All-Knowing.
— Pickthall - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhat concern hath Allah for your punishment if ye are thankful (for His mercies) and believe (in Him)? Allah was ever Responsive, Aware.
— Yusuf Ali - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhat can Allah gain by your punishment, if ye are grateful and ye believe? Nay, it is Allah that recogniseth (all good), and knoweth all things.
— Sahih International - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhat would Allah do with your punishment if you are grateful and believe? And ever is Allah Appreciative and Knowing.
— Abul Ala Maududi(With tafsir) - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗا(4:147) Why should Allah deal chastisement to you if you are grateful5
to Him and believe? Allah is All-Appreciative,6 All-Knowing.
— Abdul Haleem - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhy should God make you suffer torment if you are thankful and believe in Him? God always rewards gratitude and He knows everything.
— Mufti Taqi Usmani - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhat would Allah get by punishing you, if you are grateful and believe? Allah is Appreciating, All-Knowing.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhy should Allah punish you if you are grateful and faithful? Allah is ever Appreciative, All-Knowing.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab - English translationمَّا يَفۡعَلُ ٱللَّهُ بِعَذَابِكُمۡ إِن شَكَرۡتُمۡ وَءَامَنتُمۡۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ شَاكِرًا عَلِيمٗاWhy should Allah punish you if you are grateful and faithful? Allah is ever Appreciative, All-Knowing.
Why would Allah punish you, if you are grateful and faithful? Allah is ever Appreciative, All-Knowing.— الترجمة الإنجليزية - مركز رواد الترجمة
147. There is no need for Allah to punish you if you are thankful to Him and have faith in Him. He is the One Who is Kind and Merciful. He only punishes you for your sins. If you do good actions, are thankful to Him for His favours and have faith in Him both inside and outside, He will never punish you. Allah is Grateful to the person who admits His favours; and He knows the faith of His creation. He will reward every person for his actions.— الترجمة الإنجليزية للمختصر في تفسير القرآن الكريم
What can God gain by your punishment, if you are grateful and you believe? God is always responsive to gratitude, all-knowing.— ترجمة معاني القرآن الكريم - عادل صلاحي