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
Samuel said, "Though you were little in your own sight, weren't you made the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel;
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
Proverbs 25:6
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
Then
Isaiah 60:14
The sons of those who afflicted you shall come bending to you; and all those who despised you shall bow themselves down at the soles of your feet; and they shall call you The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
Revelation 3:9
Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan, of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but lie. Behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.
General references
Matthew 23:6
and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
Acts 8:19
saying, "Give me also this power, that whomever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit."