Luke 14:8
When thou are invited by any man to wedding festivities, do not sit down in the chief place, lest there may be a more honorable man than thou who was invited by him.
Proverbs 25:6-7
Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not 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;
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Bible References
General references
Matthew 23:6
And they love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
But a thought entered among them, which of them may be greater.
Acts 8:19
saying, Give me also this power, so that on whomever I lay hands, he may receive Holy Spirit.