And he that bade you and him come and say to you, Give this man your place; and you begin with shame to take the lowest place.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
The lowest place: A person of the first quality is not to do this literally, which would be preposterous; but it is to teach everyone on humility of heart and mind. (Witham)