And in that context, they're saying, and fight the way of God, those who fight you. So it's really out of defense, trying not to be persecuted. But transgress not the limits. And even there, there are rules of law here, or rules of engagement. And kill them wherever you overtake them and expel them from wherever they have expelled you. And persecution is worse than killing. And so this is creating a moral hierarchy that is very debatable, especially in modern times.