Luke 14:8

"When you are invited by anyone to a marriage feast, don't sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him,

Proverbs 25:6-7

Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among 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 place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
Acts 8:19
saying, "Give me also this power, that whoever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit."