Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

Whether thou refuse

Bible References

Should

Romans 9:20
But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is formed say to him who formed it, "Why have you made me like this?"
Romans 11:35
"Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?"

He will

2 Thessalonians 1:6
For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
Hebrews 2:2
For if the message spoken by angels was valid, and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment,
Hebrews 11:26
He considered abuse suffered for the Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.

Whether thou refuse

Matthew 20:12
saying, 'These last men have worked only one hour, and you made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the heat of the day.'