Luke 14:8
When thou art invited by any one to a wedding, do not lay thyself down in the first place at table, lest perhaps a more honourable than thou be invited by him,
Proverbs 25:6-7
Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of the great;
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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;
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Bible References
General references
Matthew 23:6
and love the chief place in feasts and the first seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be the greatest of them.
Acts 8:19
saying, Give to me also this power, in order that on whomsoever I may lay hands he may receive the Holy Spirit.