"because i know everything. if judges knew everything, absolutely everything, they
couldn't judge, either: they would understand everything, and their hearts would
ache. how could i possible judge you? judges know only about your crimes, but i
know everything about you. everything. kugler. and that's why i cannot judge you."
which of these words is most closely related to the theme in this passage?

compassion

remorse

righteousness

shame

I believe the answer is remorse.

compassion

Explanation:

The supporting evidence in the passage:

" If judges knew everything, absolutely everything, they couldn't judge, either: they would understand everything, and their hearts would ache."

God refused to judge the defendant because He knew that Kugler would have been a good person under different circumstances. The passage shows God's compassion for Kugler.  

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