We raise whom We will, degree after degree
Quran Chapter:
Al-'An`am
Verse Number:
83
That was the reasoning about Us, which We gave to Abraham (to use) against his people: We raise whom We will, degree after degree: for thy Lord is full of wisdom and knowledge.
Yusuf Ali (Surat Al-'An`ām (The Cattle) Surah #06 of 114, Verse #83 of 165)