2 Esdras 7:67-70
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67 For if he shall not multiply his mercies, the world would not continue with them that inherit therein.
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68 And he pardoneth; for if he did not so of his goodness, that they which have committed iniquities might be eased of them, the ten thousandth part of men should not remain living.
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69 And being judge, if he should not forgive them that are cured with his word, and put out the multitude of contentions,
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70 There should be very few left peradventure in an innumerable multitude.