138. and one that forgives, for if he did not forgive of his goodness, that they which have committed iniquities might be eased of them, the ten thousandth part of men would not remain living;
139. and a judge, for if he did not pardon them that were created by his word, and blot out the multitude of offences,
140. there would perhaps be very few left in an innumerable multitude.