Luke 14:8

"When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, don't sit down at the place of honor in case someone more important than you was invited by the host.

Proverbs 25:6-7

Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous 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
They love to have the places of honor at festivals, the best seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
Later, an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.
Acts 8:19
and said, "Give me this power too, so that when I lay my hands on someone, he will receive the Holy Spirit."

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