Why did Jesus (peace be upon him) say, "If You forgive them, then You are indeed the All-Mighty, the All-Wise" instead of "Indeed, You are the All-Forgiving, the All-Merciful"?

Scholars have differed regarding the time when Jesus (peace be upon him) uttered the statement: "If You punish them, then they are Your servants, and if You forgive them, verily You alone are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise." Some held that it was after his death, while others believed it would be in the Hereafter. In essence, the verse implies entrusting the matter to Allah, and that creation are His servants, in whom He does as He wills. As for the reason for mentioning the attributes "All-Mighty, the All-Wise" instead of "All-Forgiving, the All-Merciful" alongside the mention of forgiveness, it is due to several reasons. Among them is that the context is not one of seeking forgiveness for disbelievers, but rather a context of glorification and submission to Allah and entrusting the matter to Him. Thus, mentioning "the All-Mighty, the All-Wise" is more fitting for this context, as these attributes encompass perfect power and knowledge. Therefore, Allah's forgiveness stems from perfect power and knowledge, not from incapacity or hidden motives.