For he had truly warned them of Our punishing might; but they stubbornly cast doubt on these warnings,

And (Lut) did warn them of Our Punishment, but they disputed about the Warning.

And he indeed had warned them of Our blow, but they did doubt the warnings.

Surely We sent upon them a stone-storm, except Lot's followers; We saved them a little before daybreak --

And he had already warned them of Our assault, but they disputed the warning.