Yusuf Ali
If We had ordered them to sacrifice their lives or to leave their homes, very few of them would have done it: But if they had done what they were (actually) told, it would have been best for them, and would have gone farthest to strengthen their (faith);
Sahih International
And if We had decreed upon them, "Kill yourselves" or "Leave your homes," they would not have done it, except for a few of them. But if they had done what they were instructed, it would have been better for them and a firmer position [for them in faith].
Shakir
And if We had prescribed for them: Lay down your lives or go forth from your homes, they would not have done it except a few of them; and if they had done what they were admonished, it would have certainly been better for them and best in strengthening (them);
Pickthall
And if We had decreed for them: Lay down your lives or go forth from your dwellings, but few of them would have done it; though if they did what they are exhorted to do it would be better for them, and more strengthening;
محمد جالندھری
اور اگر ہم انہیں حکم دیتے کہ اپنے آپ کو قتل کر ڈالو یا اپنے گھر چھوڑ کر نکل جاؤ تو ان میں سے تھوڑے ہی ایسا کرتے اور اگر یہ اس نصیحت پر کاربند ہوتے جو ان کو کی جاتی ہے تو ان کے حق میں بہتر اور (دین میں) زیادہ ثابت قدمی کا موجب ہوتا