This verse speaks to the core theme of **At-Tawbah**.
Reflect on the meaning: "If Allāh should return you to a faction of them after the expedition and then they ask your permission to go out to battle, say, "You will not go out with me, ever, and you will never fight with me an enemy. Indeed, you were satisfied with sitting at home the first time, so sit now with those who stay behind."".