Luke 14:10

But when you are invited, go and sit down [to eat] at the last place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; and then you will be honored in the presence of all who are at the table with you.

Proverbs 25:6-7

Do not be boastfully ambitious and claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel said, “Is it not true that even though you were small (insignificant) in your own eyes, you were made the head of the tribes of Israel? And the Lord anointed you king over Israel,

Proverbs 15:33

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.

Isaiah 60:14

“The sons of those who oppressed you will come bowing down to you [in submission],
And all those who despised you and treated you disrespectfully will bow down at the soles of your feet,
And they will call you the City of the Lord,
The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

Revelation 3:9

Take note, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—I will make them come and bow down at your feet and make them know [without any doubt] that I have loved you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Luke 14:10

But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

Go

1 Samuel 15:17

Proverbs 15:33

Proverbs 25:6

Then

Isaiah 60:14

Revelation 3:9

General references

Matthew 23:6

Luke 9:46

Acts 8:19

Bible References

Go

Samuel said, “Is it not true that even though you were small (insignificant) in your own eyes, you were made the head of the tribes of Israel? And the Lord anointed you king over Israel,

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.

Do not be boastfully ambitious and claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;

Then

General references

They love the place of distinction and honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues [those on the platform near the scrolls of the Law, facing the congregation],

An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].

saying, “Give me this authority and power too, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”