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 that makest answer to God? Shall the thing that is wrought say to the workman, Why hast thou made me thus?
Romans 11:35
or "who first gave to him, and shall receive a return?"

He will

2 Thessalonians 1:6
since it will be just with God to repay distress to them that distress you,
Hebrews 2:2
For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just retribution,
Hebrews 11:26
esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the recompense of reward.

Whether thou refuse

Matthew 20:12
saying, These last have worked but one hour, and thou hast made them equal to us, who have borne the burden and heat of the day.