Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
General references
Bible References
Go
1 Samuel 15:17
So Samuel replied, "Is it not true that though you were small in your own eyes you became head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed you king over Israel?
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 25:6
Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,
Then
Isaiah 60:14
"All the descendants of those who oppressed you will come bending low before you, and all those who despised you will bow down at your feet. They'll call you "The City of the LORD,' "Zion of the Holy One of Israel.'"
Revelation 3:9
I will make those who belong to the synagogue of Satan those who claim to be Jews and aren't, but are lying come and bow down at your feet. Then they will realize that I have loved you.
General references
Matthew 23:6
They love to have the places of honor at festivals, the best seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
Later, an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.
Acts 8:19
and said, "Give me this power too, so that when I lay my hands on someone, he will receive the Holy Spirit."