2 Esdras 7:135

135 He is known as generous because he prefers to give rather than to demand.

2 Esdras 7:135 In-Context

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.

136 And he is known as very forgiving because he continues to forgive sinners of the past, present, and future.

137 If he did not continue to forgive, there would be no life for this world or the people in it.