Luke 14:8

When you get a request to come to a feast, do not take the best seat, for a more important man than you may be coming,

Proverbs 25:6-7

Do not take glory for yourself before the king, and do not put yourself 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;

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 23:6
And the things desired by them are the first places at feasts, and the chief seats in the Synagogues,
Luke 9:46
Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.
Acts 8:19
Give me this power, so that when I put my hands on anyone he may get the Holy Spirit.

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