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
nay, but, O man, who art thou, to raise a dust against heaven? shall the pitcher say to him that formed it, "why hast thou made me thus?"
Romans 11:35
who hath given any thing to him, and he will repay it?

He will

2 Thessalonians 1:6
since it is agreeable to his justice to afflict those in their turn, who afflict you:
Hebrews 2:2
for if the law deliver'd by angels was put in execution, and every transgression and disobedience was justly punish'd as it deserv'd;
Hebrews 11:26
esteeming the sufferings of Israel greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had an eye to the reward.

Whether thou refuse

Matthew 20:12
these last have work'd but an hour, and you put them upon the level with us, who have born the whole fatigue and heat of the day.