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.
Should
Whether thou refuse
Bible References
Should
Romans 9:20
I might rather ask 'Who are you who are arguing with God?' Does a thing which a man has molded say to him who has molded it 'Why did you make me like this?'
Romans 11:35
Or who has first given to him, so that he may claim a recompense?'
He will
2 Thessalonians 1:6
Since God deems it just to inflict suffering upon those who are now inflicting suffering upon you,
Hebrews 2:2
For, if the Message which was delivered by angels had its authority confirmed, so that every offence against it, or neglect of it, met with a fitting requital,
Hebrews 11:26
For he counted 'the reproaches that are heaped upon the Christ' of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, looking forward, as he did, to the reward awaiting him.
Whether thou refuse
Matthew 20:12
'These last,' they said, 'have done only one hour's work, and yet you have put them on the same footing with us, who have borne the brunt of the day's work, and the heat.'