Luke 14:8

“When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for someone more distinguished than you may have been invited by him,

Proverbs 25:6-7

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

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 23:6
They love the place of honor at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest.
Acts 8:19
saying, “Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”