Luke 14:9

so that your host may not come and say to you, 'Make room for this man'; and then in embarrassment you will proceed to take and keep the lowest place.

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Summary

And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 23:6
and they like the places of honor at feasts and the front seats in synagogues,
Luke 9:46
Now a controversy sprang up among them as to which of them might be the greatest.
Acts 8:19
and said, "Give me this power too, that when I lay my hands on anyone he may receive the Holy Spirit."