"As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear Him." Rabbi Chiyah said, "Like a merciful father." Who is this? Rabbi Yehuda, son of Simon, said, "This is Abraham," as it says, "Will You sweep away the innocent along with the guilty?" (Genesis 18:23). Rabbi Berachya said, "Like our father Jacob," as it says, "And he passed over before them" (Genesis 33:3). He said, "It is better for me that He should inflict harm upon me rather than upon my children. Be compassionate like a father on his children."