Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
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Bible References
That it
Proverbs 16:19
It is better to be humble and lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Luke 14:8
When you are invited to a marriage feast do not take the place of honor. Someone more distinguished than you may be invited.
Come
Revelation 4:1
After this I saw a door opened in heaven: and the first voice that I heard was talking to me like a trumpet. It said: Come up here and I will show you things from the future.
Than
Luke 18:14
I tell you the tax collector and not the Pharisee was right with God when he went home. He who exalts himself will be humbled! He who humbles himself will be exalted!
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger men, be subject to the older men. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. God resists the proud, but gives loving kindness to the humble.
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Matthew 23:6
They love the place of honor at banquets and the prominent seats in the synagogues.