2 Esdras 7:133

133 He is called compassionate because he shows compassion to those who repent and obey his Law.

2 Esdras 7:133 In-Context

131 So the sadness over their destruction is nothing compared to the great joy over the salvation of those who believe."
132 I answered, "Sir, I know that God Most High is spoken of as merciful because he shows mercy to those who have not yet entered this world.
133 He is called compassionate because he shows compassion to those who repent and obey his Law.
134 He is thought of as patient because he is patient with his own creatures who have sinned.
135 He is known as generous because he prefers to give rather than to demand.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.