Luke 14:8

When thou art bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him,

Proverbs 25:6-7

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

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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;

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 23:6
and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
Acts 8:19
saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.

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