Luke 14:8

"When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, because a person more distinguished than you may have been invited by your host.

Proverbs 25:6-7

Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand 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;

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 23:6
They love the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues
Luke 9:46
Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.
Acts 8:19
saying, "Give me this power too, so that everyone I place my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit."

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