(Acts 3:13-15) The Messiah was “cut off” as foretold, being impaled on a stake on Passover Day of 33 C.E. 	 (Galuega 3:13-15) Ne “tamate” a te Mesia e pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai, ne fakasataulo i luga i se pou i te Aso o te Paseka i te 33 T.A.


We should serve Jehovah God with similar determination. 	 E ‵tau foki o penā te ‵tou taviniga ki a Ieova te Atua.


Consider the proof that Jesus was resurrected. 	 Mafaufau ki fakamaoniga i a Iesu ne toe fakatu aka.


Thus, even non-Jews, especially the proselytes, were to be treated with love. 	 Tela la, ne ‵tau eiloa o fakaasi atu te alofa ki tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea, maise eiloa ko latou kolā ne ‵fuli ki te lotu Iutaia.


Note what Zechariah 12:3 says: “It must occur in that day that I shall make Jerusalem a burdensome stone to all the peoples.” 	 Ke onoono ki pati i te Sakalia 12:3: “Kafai ko oko mai te taimi tenā, ka fai ne au a Ielusalema e pelā me se fatu ‵mafa.”


An Awkward Balancing Act 	 Se Mea Faigatā ke Paleni


(Job 1:22; 2:9, 10; 3:3; 14:13; 30:17) Although beset by many thorns at once, he never gave up his course of integrity. 	 (Iopu 1:22; 2:9, 10; 3:3; 14:13; 30:17) E tiga eiloa ne oko atu a mea fakalogo‵mae e uke ki a ia i te taimi e tasi, ne seki fakagata aka ne tou tagata tena fakamaoni.


One day, Peter asked Don: “Why do you bother with me? 	 I te aso e tasi, ne fesili atu a Peter ki a Don: “Kaia e saga mai faeloa koe ki a au?


We’ll follow you in our car.” 	 A matou e tau‵tali atu i te motou motoka.”


(2 Timothy 4:5) May we pay constant attention to our teaching, to our attitude, and to our eagerness in the ministry. 	 (2 Timoteo 4:5) Ke na ‵saga tonu atu faeloa tatou ki ‵tou akoakoga, ‵tou kilokiloga, mo te ‵tou fiafia ki te galuega talai.


Perhaps, but probably not with the sort of riches you expect. 	 Kāti la, kae e se ko te vaegā maumea telā e fakamoemoe koe ki ei.


Satan’s rule has never benefited mankind 	 Ne seki aoga lele eiloa a te pulega a Satani ki tino


STUDY ARTICLES FOR: JANUARY 29–FEBRUARY 25, 2018 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA I A: IANUALI 29–FEPUALI 25, 2018


Careful readers of the Bible, however, view the Arch of Titus as having even greater significance. 	 Kae e ‵kilo atu a tino kolā e fia‵fia o fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu ki te Mā o Titus e pelā me tāua ‵ki eiloa.


That is easier.” 	 E faigofie atu tenā.”


Prison in Hungary, Labor Camp in Serbia 	 Ne ‵Loka i Hungary kae ne Galue Fakapagotā i Serbia


The Devil was originally a holy angel, but “he did not stand fast in the truth.” 	 A te Tiapolo se agelu ‵malu muamua, kae “seki tumau i te munatonu.”


16 What, though, if a situation in the congregation makes it difficult for you to attend meetings? 	 16 Kae e a māfai e isi se fakanofonofoga i loto i te fakapotopotoga e fai ne ia ke faigata tou kau atu ki fakatasiga?


How did Jesus highlight the need for a sense of urgency? 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai pefea ne Iesu a te manakoga ke matapulapula?


One way parents can do so is by arranging for a regular Family Worship program. 	 A te auala e tasi e mafai ne mātua o fai penā ko te fakatoka ki te polokalame mō te Tapuakiga a Kāiga.


9, 10. (a) Why was Israel’s desire to return to Egypt a serious matter? (b) How might a return to Egypt have affected the Israelites’ worship? 	 9, 10. (a) Kaia ne fai ei te fia ‵foki atu o tino Isalaelu ki Aikupito mo fai se mea masei ‵ki? (e) Ne ‵tau o pokotia pefea te tapuakiga a tino Isalaelu moi ne ‵foki atu latou ki Aikupito?


How did one young Christian decide to use his life, and what did he come to realize? 	 Ne fakaiku aka pefea ne se Kelisiano talavou a te auala ka fakaaogā ei tena olaga, kae se a te mea ne iloa aka ne ia?


Also available at www.jw.org 	 E maua foki i te www.jw.org


Encourage him to discover his own reasons why he is persuaded to believe in a Creator and why he wants to do God’s will. 	 Fakamalosi atu ki a ia ke mafaufau me ne a pogai ne talitonu ei a ia ki te Mafuaga mo te auala e manako ei a ia o fai te loto o te Atua.


(Prov. 14:31) He sets the perfect example for us. 	 (Faata. 14:31) Ne tuku mai ne ia se fakaakoakoga ‵lei katoatoa mō tatou.


As the student moves through traffic with the instructor at his side, the student is learning not only by listening to his instructor but also by observing other drivers. 	 I te taimi e fakatele atu ei ne te tino fakaakoako te motokā i te auala mo te faiakoga i ana tafa, e se tauloto fua te tino akoga mai te fakalogo ki te faiakoga, kae mai te onoono atu foki nisi tino fakatele‵tele.


Jeroboam was the first king of the independent northern kingdom of Israel. 	 A Ielopoamo ko te tupu muamua eiloa o te malo tu tokotasi o Isalaelu ki matū.


(Psalm 2:1-9) The prophecy of Daniel depicts the Messianic Kingdom as “a stone” cut out of a “mountain.” 	 (Salamo 2:1-9) E fakaasi mai i te valoaga a Tanielu me i te Malo faka-Mesia ko “te fatu” telā ne tō mai luga i se “mauga.”


What should we do if we are getting sleepy spiritually? 11 None of us want to get into the sad spiritual state of the congregation in Sardis. 	 Kae e pefea la māfai ko iloa ne tatou me ko fia ‵moe tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


It is also a narrative of David’s bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, of his great victories, of the preparation for building the temple, and of the setting up of the Levitical priestly divisions of service. 	 E aofia foki i ei te aumaiga ne Tavita a te pusa o te feagaiga ki Ielusalema, ana manumaloga fakaofoofogia, te fakatokatokaga mō te faitega o te faletapu, mo te fakatuakaga o vaega kese‵kese o faitaulaga mai te matakāiga o Levi mo olotou galuega.


3 Jehovah’s people today should also expect tribulations. 	 3 E ‵tau foki o iloa ne tino o Ieova i aso nei me ka fe‵paki latou mo fakaosoosoga.


Two thousand years ago, at the Areopagus, or Mars Hill, in Athens, the apostle Paul said this about God to the freethinking Athenians: “He himself gives to all persons life and breath and all things. 	 I te lua afe tausaga ko ‵teka, i te Aleopako, io me ko Mars Hill, i Atenai, ne fai atu ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te mea tenei e uiga ki te Atua ki tino Atenai kolā ne mafaufau faka‵lei ki mea: “Ko ia telā e tuku atu ne ia ki tino katoa a te ola mo te mānava e pelā foki mo mea katoa.


The brothers agreed, and a short time later, a favorable half-page article appeared in the newspaper, covering the event and describing the activities of the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ne talia ne taina te mea tenā, kae seki leva ne maua atu i se āfa itulau o te nusipepa a te mataupu gali tenā, telā e aofia i ei a te fakaulufalega mo galuega a te fakapotopotoga o Molimau a Ieova i konā.


11, 12. (a) What objective do we have in common with the colporteurs? (b) How did the colporteurs establish “classes,” or congregations? 	 11, 12. (a) Se a loa te fakamoemoega o tino talai tumau? (e) Ne faka‵tu aka pefea ne tino talai tumau a “vasega,” io me ko fakapotopotoga?


Why can you say that the Bible contains many good examples? 	 Ne a fakaakoakoga ‵lei e maua i te Tusi Tapu?


He expects them to set a good example, and he holds them accountable for the way they treat the congregation, “which he purchased with the blood of his own Son.” 	 E fakamoemoe a ia ke tuku mai ne latou se fakaakoakoga ‵lei, kae ka fakamasino ne ia latou mō olotou faifaiga ki te fakapotopotoga, “telā ne ‵togi ne ia ki te toto o tena Tama tonu.”


But during my last year of studies, I became disillusioned with the Catholic Church. 	 Kae i te tausaga fakaoti o aku akoakoga, ne sē fiafia au ki te Lotu Katolika.


3 In view of the difficult times we are living in, some may wonder whether that young man made a wise decision. 	 3 Ona ko taimi faiga‵ta ko ola nei tatou i ei, kāti ka fakalotolotolua a nisi tino e uiga ki te filifiliga a te tagata tenā.


Thankfully, there is. 	 E fakafetai tatou me isi eiloa.


This form of evangelism is utilized today, on a large scale by various religious sects whose colporteurs carry the Gospel to thousands upon thousands of homes and seek through personal visitations to win adherents to their faith. . . . 	 E fakaaogā eiloa te vaega o te galuega talai tenei i aso nei i se auala lasi ne tamā lotu kese‵kese kolā e avatu ne olotou tino te Tala ‵Lei ki te fia afe o fale kae ‵sala atu ki tino e auala i te āsi tonu atu ki a latou ke maua ne tino e fakaopoopo atu ei ki olotou lotu. . . .


(Hebrews 13:5) When contemplating a business opportunity, a Christian should consider, ‘Is it really necessary to get involved?’ 	 (Epelu 13:5) Kafai ko mafaufau ki se avanoaga ke fakatele se pisinisi, e ‵tau o masaua ne se Kelisiano a te mea tenei, ‘E mata, e ‵tau eiloa o aofia koe i ei?’


No part of Satan’s world, including its fame and fortune, will be exempt, “but he that does the will of God remains forever.” (1 John 2:15-17) In contrast with the uncertain riches, the fleeting glory, and the shallow pleasures of the present system, “the real life”—everlasting life under God’s Kingdom—is permanent and worthy of our sacrifices, provided we make the right sacrifices. 	 E seai loa se vaega o te lalolagi a Satani, e aofia i ei tena takutakua mo ana koloa, ka sao, “ka ko te tino telā e fai ne ia a te mea e loto ki ei a te Atua e ola ki te se-gata-mai.” (1 Ioane 2:15-17) E ‵kese mo koloa sē mautinoa, te ‵malu sē tumau, mo fakafiafiaga sē aogā o te olaga tenei, a “te ola tonu”—ko te ola se-gata-mai mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua—se mea tumau kae ka aogā eiloa so se mea faigata tonu telā e talia ne tatou.


The fact that humans have an inborn spiritual yearning comes as no surprise to Bible readers. 	 E se ‵poi a tino fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu ki te manatu tonu me e maua ne tino i loto i a latou a te manakoga mō mea faka-te-agaga.


2 To help fellow anointed Christians to stay faithful and attain the prize, Paul urged them: “Keep your minds fixed on the things above.” 	 2 Ke fesoasoani atu ki taina Kelisiano fakaekegina ke tumau i te fakamaoni kae maua te failoga, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki a latou: “Ke tuku tonu faeloa otou mafaufau ki mea i te lagi.”


How might all of us add to the spirit of joy in the congregation? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne tatou katoa a te fiafia i loto i te fakapotopotoga?


Over 3,000 years ago, the Israelite Manoah responded in this way when his wife was informed by an angel that she was to bear a child. 	 Konā eiloa a lagonaga o te tagata Isalaelu ko Manoa i se 3,000 tupu tausaga ko ‵teka i te taimi ne fakailoa atu ei ne se agelu ki tena avaga me ka fanau ne ia se tamaliki.


6 Consider the example of Francisco, who serves as an elder in South America. 	 6 Mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga a Francisco, telā ne tavini atu e pelā me se toeaina i Amelika ki Saute.


Doing so promotes self-respect and earns the respect of others, including our relatives, our mates, our children, and our Christian brothers and sisters. 	 Kafai e fai penā, ka momea aka te fia‵fia o tatou ki a tatou eiloa, ka āva mai a nisi tino ki a tatou eiloa, e aofia i ei ko ‵tou kāiga, ‵tou avaga, ‵tou tama‵liki, penā foki loa mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane Kelisiano.


Simply put, resurrection for the former; eternal destruction—nonexistence—for the latter. 	 E faigofie fua, ka toe‵tu mai a tino i Seoli; kae ka fakaseai atu—ki te se-gata-mai—a tino i Kēna.


They should be baked leavened, as first ripe fruits to Jehovah.”*—Leviticus 23:16, 17, 20. 	 A te puta e tasi e ‵tau o lua kilokalame o te falaoa e palu ki te isi, kae e ‵tau o tuku atu ki te Aliki ke fai mo taulaga o te saito muamua i saito o te taukai.”*—Levitiko 23:16, 17, 20.


□ Both came in the name of Jehovah.—Ex. 3:13-16; John 5:43; 17:4, 6, 26. 	 □ Ne sui ne lāua tokolua te igoa o Ieova.—Esoto 3:13-16; Ioane 5:43; 17:4, 6, 26.


• What role does the holy spirit play in qualifying us as ministers? 	 12, 13. (a) Kaia e tāua ei ke ‵talo atu tatou mō te agaga tapu ke fesoasoani mai ki te ‵tou galuega talai? (e) Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne te kau Falesaio me e se galue a te agaga tapu i a latou?


Need for Seeking Jehovah 	 E ‵Tau o ‵Sala Atu ki a Ieova


The most remarkable resurrection was that of Jesus Christ. 	 A te ‵toe‵tuga tafasili eiloa i te fakaofoofogia, ko te toetuga o Iesu Keliso.


One year I joined three other brothers in witnessing to loggers living in unassigned territory in northern Ontario. 	 I se tausaga e tasi, ne kau atu au ki taina e tokotolu kolā ne talai ki tino ‵kati lakau e ‵nofo i te feitu ki matū o Ontario, se koga e se masani o talai i ei.


(Romans 12:2) Many people are in a frantic rush to gratify every desire, every ambition, every impulse. 	 (Loma 12:2) E ‵saga fakavave atu a tino e tokouke ki te fakama‵liega o olotou manakoga, olotou fakamoemoega, mo olotou moemiti katoa.


17 True Christians do not memorialize the Jewish Passover. 	 17 E se fakamanatu ne Kelisiano tonu a te Paseka a te kau Iutaia.


The Illustration of the Leaven 	 Te Tala Fakatusa e Uiga ki te Mea Faka‵fete


Jokneam 	 Peta-Semese


23 Self-control enables us to keep our thoughts, speech, and actions in check. 	 23 A te loto pulea e fai i ei ke ‵lei a ‵tou mafaufauga, ‵tou pati mo ‵tou faifaiga.


12, 13. How did Jehovah show that he was displeased with the Israelites, and what was their reaction? 	 12, 13. Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova tena sē fiafia ki tino Isalaelu, kae ne ‵saga atu pefea a latou ki ei?


Being commended can create a sense of belonging. 	 A te mauaga o pati fakamālō e fakaasi mai i ei me e talia tatou ne nisi tino.


• What are some of Jehovah’s praiseworthy deeds? 	 2. (a) Se a te uiga o te “fuafuaga se gata mai” a te Atua mō tino faka‵logo? (e) Ne a mea ne oko atu ki a Ioane i te motu o Patamo? 3.


Such gifts are simply improper. 	 E se ‵lei a vaegā meaalofa penā.


“ONE quarter of the world’s population live in poverty, 1.3 billion survive on less than $1 a day, 1 billion are illiterate, 1.3 billion lack access to safe drinking water and 1 billion go hungry daily.” 	 “E OLA ma‵tiva a te tasi kuata o te aofaki o tino i te lalolagi, e ola a tino e toko 1.3 piliona i te $1 Amelika i te aso e tasi, e se iloa ne tino e toko 1 piliona o fai‵tau kae tusitusi, e se maua ne tino e toko 1.3 piliona a vai ‵mā ke inu ki ei kae e fia‵kai te toko 1 piliona o tino i aso katoa.”


May each of us, therefore, conduct himself as a lesser one. 	 Tela la, ke fai ne tatou katoa te ‵toe mea e mafai ne tatou o fai ke amio pelā me se tino sē taulia.


Why is there so much crime and war?’ 	 Kaia ko uke ‵ki ei a taua mo te soli tulafono?’


You can! 	 E mafai eiloa o ola koe i ei!


Read his account in the article entitled “The Bible Changes Lives”. To find out more about what happens at death, see chapter 6 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? 	 Ke maua a fakamatalaga e uke atu e uiga ki mea e ‵tupu i te taimi e mate ei te tino, onoono ki te mataupu e 6 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu?


How do anointed ones feel about their life here on earth? 	 E pefea te kilokiloga a tino fakaekegina e uiga ki olotou olaga i te lalolagi nei?


(Psalm 37:28) He has seen all the acts of injustice perpetrated during man’s history. 	 (Salamo 37:28) Ko oti ne lavea ne ia a faifaiga katoa o te sē fakamaoni kolā ne ‵tupu i tala mua o tino.


It was a full month of training for those with oversight of the congregations, circuits, and districts. 	 E fai eiloa te akoga tenā i se tasi masina mō latou kolā e tausi ne latou a fakapotopotoga, fenua mo fakai.


What is haughtiness? 	 Se a la te vaegā fakamatamata tenā?


When were God’s people captive to Babylon the Great? 	 I te taimi fea ne ‵nofo fakapagota ei a tino o te Atua i Papelonia te Sili?


That will equip you to decide in line with God’s guidance rather than ask someone else to make a ruling for you. 	 Ka fai ne te mea tenā ke toka koe o fai au fakaikuga mai fakatakitakiga a te Atua i lō te fakamolemole atu ki se isi tino ke fai ne ia se fakaikuga mō koe.


As Jesus promised, when David again started to give Bible study, prayer, and the ministry priority in his life, other things began to fall into place. 	 E pelā mo te folafolaga a Iesu, i te taimi ne toe fakamuamua ei ne Tavita a sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu, ‵talo mo te galuega talai, ne fakaopoopo mai ei a nisi mea ‵lei katoa ki tena olaga.


“WE’LL DO THAT!” 	 “KA FAI NE MATOU!”


Certainly, then, we should display compassion and kindness in our dealings with those who are a part of the congregation. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o fakaasi atu te alofa mo te atafai ki tino i te fakapotopotoga.


By knowing what challenges they are facing and what specific needs require immediate attention, an elder will be in a position to offer the necessary encouragement and support. 	 Kafai e iloa ne ia a mea faiga‵ta kolā e fe‵paki mo latou mo manakoga fakapito kolā e ‵tau o ‵saga fakavave atu ki ei, ko mafai ei ne se toeaina o ‵lago atu kae tuku atu a fakamalosiga kolā e manakogina.


In 1979, Lene and I welcomed the arrival of our fifth child, Daniel. 	 I te 1979, ne toe maua ne māua mo Lene te mā tamaliki i te tokolima, ko Daniel.


It is the 17th day of the second month of the year 2370 B.C.E., and they go into the ark. 	 Ko te 17 o aso i te lua o masina i te tausaga ko te 2370 T.A., kae ne ulu atu ei latou ki loto i te vaka.


Think of the horrors that resulted when religious leaders “inspired Christian zealots to pitiless violence” during the so-called Holy Crusades of the Middle Ages. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki mea fakama‵taku kolā ne iku mai i te taimi ne ‘fakaosofia i ei ne takitaki lotu a Kelisiano kolā ne ‵se ei olotou loto finafinau, ki fakasauāga sē a‵lofa” i te vaitaimi o te Holy Crusades of the Middle Ages.


(Psalm 50:15; 94:19) He will give us the wisdom we need to cope with the trial and help us to keep in focus the great issue, Jehovah’s sovereignty, that is behind the unjustified hatred brought against his servants. 	 (Salamo 50:15; 94:19) Ka tuku mai eiloa ne ia te poto e ‵tau ei ko te mea ke mafai o fakafesagai atu tatou ki tofotofoga kae fesoasoani mai ke matea tonu ne tatou te kinauga sili e uiga ki te pulega a Ieova, telā ko te pogai eiloa tenā o te takalialia e aunoa mo se pogai ki luga i ana tavini.


(Heb. 10:23-25) Then, too, our love for God will grow as we engage in the ministry and declare “the good news of salvation by him.” 	 (Epelu 10:23-25) Tela la, a te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua ka gasolo aka o lasi i te taimi e ‵kau atu ei tatou ki te galuega talai kae folafola atu “te tala ‵lei i te Aliki ne fakasao ne ia tatou.”


10 The holy spirit can produce joy and peace in the heart of an individual Christian, among a body of elders, and in the congregation as a whole. 	 10 E mafai o fakamalosi aka ne te agaga tapu a te fiafia mo te filemu i te loto o se Kelisiano, i te potukau o toeaina, mo te fakapotopotoga kātoa.


JEHOVAH BECOMES OUR “SECURE HEIGHT” 	 E FAI A IEOVA MO “KOGA E ‵SAO” EI TATOU


This unique standing that Jesus had with his heavenly Father could not be fully comprehended by other humans. 	 E se mafai o maina ‵lei a nisi tino i te fesokotakiga ‵kese tenā i te va o Iesu mo tena Tamana faka-te-lagi.


The apostles distributed these funds to those in need. 	 Ko fakasoa atu ei ne te kau apositolo a tupe konei ki tino kolā e manakogina ne latou.


‘I want to give Jehovah God my best!’ 	 Au e manako ke tuku atu ki a Ieova a toe mea ‵lei!’


He knew from experience that some persecutors may eventually become servants of God. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me e mafai o fai a tino fakasauā mo fai ne tavini a te Atua fakamuli ifo.


(Ps. 78:41) For example, while Moses was busy receiving further instructions on Mount Sinai, the Israelites became impatient and began to lose faith in God, thinking that Moses had deserted them. 	 (Salamo 78:41) Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a koi fakalavelave a Mose i fakatonuga e uke kolā ne tuku atu ki a ia i luga i te Mauga o Sinai, kae ko te kau Isalaelu ko sē ‵kafi o fa‵ki kae ne kamata o sē fakatuanaki ki te Atua. E mafaufau aka latou pelā i a latou ko tiaki ne Mose.


2 In the Scriptures, the heart is often used figuratively to represent what a person is inside—his desires, his thoughts, his emotions, and his affections. 	 2 I te Tusi Tapu e fakaaogā sāle a te fatu fakatusa ke fakasino atu ei ki mea i te loto o te tino—ana manakoga, ana mafaufauga, ana lagonaga mo ana alofaga.


Humans usually need a plan of action in order to accomplish what they want to do. 	 E masani sāle o fai ne tino olotou fuafuaga ke fakataunu ei a mea kolā e ma‵nako latou ke fai.


We invite you to visit the Bible museum and the other museums located at headquarters. 	 E ‵kami ne matou a koe ke asi atu ki te fale tausi Tusi Tapu mo nisi fale tausi mea mua i te laumua.


However, that grand privilege was taken away by sin. 	 Kae ne tapale keatea te tauliaga tenā ne te agasala.


The way to unending life is open. 	 Ko ‵tala mai nei te auala ki te ola se-gata-mai.


(Nehemiah 4:15-20) Encouraged and prepared to deal with aggression, the builders kept working. 	 (Neemia 4:15-20) Ona ko te loto malosi mo te toka o fakafesagai atu ki olotou fili, ne tumau eiloa a tino fakatūtū i te faiga o te galuega.


The Messiah Goes Into Action! 	 Ko Gasuesue te Mesia!


When was Jesus created? 	 Ne faite anafea a Iesu?


(Mark 10:11, 12) He thus rejected the prevailing rabbinic teaching that allowed men to divorce their wives “on every sort of ground.” 	 (Maleko 10:11, 12) Tela la, ko ‵teke atu a ia ki te akoakoga lauiloa a takitaki lotu Iutaia telā e talia i ei a tāgata ke ‵tala olotou avaga “i so se pogai.”


The Day of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry 	 Te Aso ne Ulu Atu ei Iesu ki te Fa‵kai mo te Manumalo


He was sold into slavery in Egypt. 	 Ne ‵togi atu a ia ke fai pelā me se pologa i Aikupito.


One way a person could wander into the foolish course of the “young man in want of heart” is by aimlessly flipping through television channels or surfing the Internet. 	 A te auala e tasi e mafai ei o tautali atu se tino i te auala valea o te ‘tamataene valea’ tenei ko te onoono ki polokalame kese‵kese i te televise io me ko te nofo faeloa i luga i te Itaneti.


However, the same man opened the door. 	 Kae ko te tagata foki eiloa tenā ne ‵tala mai ne ia te mataloa.


(Gen. 22:15-18) Furthermore, Jehovah always exercises his freedom in harmony with his attributes of love and justice. 	 (Kene. 22:15-18) E se gata i ei, e fakagalue faeloa ne Ieova tena saolotoga e ‵tusa mo ana uiga ko te alofa mo te fai mea tonu.


(John 15:19; 17:14-16; 18:36; James 4:4) This requires that they maintain neutrality in political or social matters. 	 (Ioane 15:19; 17:14-16; 18:36; Iakopo 4:4) E fakaasi mai i ei me e sē ‵tau o ‵kau atu latou ki mea fakapolitiki io me ko kinauga masani o te olaga.


Applying Bible principles can help you to prepare for serving where there is a greater need for Kingdom publishers: 	 A te fakagaluegaga o fakatakitakiga mai i te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke fakatoka mō te taviniga i koga kolā e manakogina malosi i ei a tino talai o te Malo:


If we diligently work to be the sort of people who have God’s approval and protection, we will not have to face a death-dealing curse. 	 Kafai e ga‵lue tatou mo te loto fiafia ke fai mo vaegā tino kolā e talia kae puipui ne te Atua, ka se fakafesgai atu tatou ki te fakasalaga ko te mate.


That realization will move us ‘to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God.’—1 Pet. 5:6. 	 A te masaua faeloa o te mea tenā ka fai ei ‘ke loto mau‵lalo tatou mai lalo i lima ‵mafi o te Atua.’—1 Pe. 5:6.


Whatever the source of that persecution—family, neighbors, or governmental authorities—it may particularly affect one who “has no root in himself,” who lacks spiritual depth. 	 Faitalia me e māfua mai i fea te fakasauaga tenā—mai i kāiga, tuakoi, io me ko tino pule i te malo—kāti e pokotia eiloa i ei a te tino telā “e seai ne ana aka ne ‵lave ki lalo,” telā e vāivāi a tena feitu faka-te-agaga.


It helps us to “be complete and sound in all respects, not lacking in anything.” 	 Ko te fesoasoani mai “ke ‵lei katoatoa [tatou] i feitu katoa, e aunoa mo te manako ki se mea.”


(Deut. 31:19, 30; 32:2) The characteristics of dew nicely illustrate how we can effectively help people of all sorts in our ministry.—1 Tim. 2:3, 4. 	 (Teu. 31:19, 30; 32:2, NW) A te aoga o te ‵sau o te vaveao e fakaasi faka‵lei mai i ei te auala e mafai o fesoasoani atu tatou i se auala ma‵goi ki vaegā tino kese‵kese katoa i te galuega talai.—1 Timo. 2:3, 4.


“Receiving a short encouraging message or an invitation to spend time with a fellow Christian helps me more than I can say,” says Junia. 	 “Ne magoi atu a tamā fekau fakamafanafana io me se ‵kamiga ke fakatasi mo taina Kelisiano i lō a pati e mafai ne au o fai atu,” ko pati a Junia.


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Or they may feel that by welcoming a stepparent, they would be disloyal to their original family. 	 Io me e ma‵natu aka latou me mai i te taliaga o se mātua fai, ka sē a‵lofa fakamaoni latou ki olotou kāiga tonu.


What was the Babylonian view of gods and demons? 	 Se a te kilokiloga a te kau Papelonia e uiga ki atua mo temoni?


We should constantly bear in mind that the way we treat those who may have offended us and the attitude we display when we sin can affect the way Jehovah deals with us. 	 E ‵tau o masaua faeloa ne tatou me i ‵tou faifaiga ki tino kolā ne fakalogo‵mae mai mo ‵tou kilokiloga māfai ko agasala tatou, e mafai eiloa o pokotia i ei a faifaiga a Ieova ki a tatou.


When the person picks one, show him the chapter that answers that question, leave the book with him, and make definite arrangements to call again and discuss that question. 	 Kafai e filifili aka ne te tino se fesili e tasi, fakaasi atu ki ei te mataupu telā ka tali mai i ei te fesili tenā, tuku atu te tusi ki a ia, kae fai a fakatokaga mautinoa ke toe foki atu o sau‵tala ki te fesili tenā.


What has history revealed? 	 Ne a mea ko oti ne fakaasi mai i tala fakasolopito?


The joy in heaven will also be great as Jehovah delights in directing his Son to carry out resurrections on a global scale. 	 E lasi ‵ki te fiafia i te lagi i te taimi e fakatonu atu ei a Ieova ke faka‵tu aka ne tena Tama a tino i te lalolagi kātoa.


(Genesis 1:27, 28, 31; 2:8) However, their continued happiness depended on their recognizing God’s rulership and his right to decide what was good and what was bad. 	 (Kenese 1:27, 28, 31; 2:8) Kae ne fakalagolago atu eiloa a te tumau o te lā fia‵fia ki te taliaga ne laua a te pulega a te Atua mo tena tulaga ke filifili aka a te mea ‵lei mo te mea masei.


1, 2. (a) What part of the body is referred to figuratively in God’s Word more often than any other? (b) Why is it important that we understand the meaning of the figurative heart? 	 1, 2. (a) Se a te vaega o te foitino e masani o fakasino sāle ki ei te Tusi Tapu i se auala fakatusa i lō nisi vaega aka? (e) Kaia e tāua ei ke malamalama tatou i te uiga o te fatu fakatusa?


In a mighty way, Judah thus began to turn back to Jehovah. 	 I se auala lasi, ne kamata eiloa a Iuta o toe ‵foki mai ki a Ieova.


What do you think of when you hear the word “flee”? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o ‘‵kalo keatea’ tatou mai i ei?


His focus was on doing God’s will. 	 Ne saga tonu atu eiloa a ia ki te faiga o te loto o te Atua.


If we were to practice sin willfully, the personal consequences would be disastrous. 	 Kafai e fai faeloa ne tatou a te agasala mo te iloa tonu, ka ma‵sei ‵ki eiloa a ikuga e maua ne tatou.


However, the second attempt succeeds, and David dances for joy. 	 Kae ne manuia te lua o ana taumafaiga, kae ne saka i ei a Tavita ona ko tena fiafia.


Is it not the one reclining at the table? 	 Ko ia telā e kai, io me ko ia telā e laulau meakai?


“Cause Me to See, Please, Your Glory” 11, 12. 	 “Fakaasi Tonu Mai Aka te Mainaga o Koe ke Matea ne Au”


(Ps. 69:16, 17) At such times, it is comforting to turn to Jehovah, confident that he will strengthen us to endure and guide us to make good decisions. 	 (Salamo 69:16,17) I vaegā taimi penā, se mea fakamafanafana ke ‵saga atu ki a Ieova, mo te loto talitonu me ka fakamalosi ne ia tatou ke kufaki kae takitaki ne ia tatou ke fai a filifiliga ‵lei.


• How does Revelation chapter 21 point us toward a bright future? 	 • E fakamatala mai pefea ne te Fakaasiga mataupu e 21 se taimi gali mō tatou i aso mai mua?


“First, I believe that God is honest and that he will be honest in dealing with me if I imitate him. 	 “Muamua la, e talitonu au me i te Atua e fakamaoni kae ka fakamaoni eiloa a ia i ana faifaiga ki a au māfai e fakaakoako atu au ki a ia.


19 Jehovah wants to be our main Source of strength too. 	 19 E manako eiloa Ieova ke fai a ia e pelā me ko te Māfuaga sili o te ‵tou malosi.


(Haggai 1:13; Zechariah 4:8, 9) Though the books that Haggai and Zechariah wrote are short, they are part of “all Scripture [that] is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness.”—2 Timothy 3:16. 	 (Hakai 1:13; Sakalia 4:8, 9) E ui eiloa te toetoe o tusi ne tusi ne Hakai mo Sakalia, e aofia a tusi konā i “Tusitusiga Tapu katoa [kol ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aogā ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se, mo te akoako atu ki te olaga ‵lei.”—2 Timoteo 3:16.


(Rev. 2:1, 4) These fellow believers can be built up and strengthened spiritually by considering material they missed while they were absent from the congregation. 	 (Fakaasiga 2:1, 4) E mafai o fakamalosi kae ati aka a taina tali‵tonu konei i te feitu faka-te-agaga mai te mafaufau ki mataupu kolā ne seki suke‵suke latou i te taimi ne ‵galo atu ei latou mai te fakapotopotoga.


Still, as a nation, Israel was to represent Jehovah’s sovereignty and tell his praises among the nations. 	 Kae ui i ei, ne sui ne te fenua ko Isalaelu a te pulega sili a Ieova kae ne avatu ne latou ona vikiga mo tavaega ki nisi fenua.


He is recorded as saying: “I am Jehovah, that is my name.”* (Isaiah 42:8, American Standard Version) The name Jehovah is the best-known English form of the Hebrew name God gave himself. 	 Ne fai mai a ia penei: “Ko au ko Ieova, tenā toku igoa.”* (Isaia 42:8, Tusi Paia, Samoa) A te igoa ko Ieova ko te ‵toe pati telā e pili atu ki te igoa o te Atua telā ne ‵fuli mai i te ‵gana Epelu.


The first article helps us to show genuine concern for those from a foreign background who attend meetings in our congregation. 	 E fesoasoani mai eiloa te mataupu muamua ke fakaasi atu ne tatou a te atafai tonu ki tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea kolā e ‵kau mai ki fakatasiga i te ‵tou fakapotopotoga.


(Romans 12:2) Instead of allowing the spirit of the world to shape their thinking, they needed to make their minds over to Christ’s way of thinking. 	 (Loma 12:2) I lō te taliaga o te agaga o te lalolagi ke galue i olotou mafaufau, e ‵tau o ‵fuli olotou mafaufau ke ‵pau mo te mafaufau o Keliso.


12. (a) How did the widow Anna cope with her changed circumstances? (b) What privilege did she receive? 	 12. (a) Ne fakafesagai atu pefea a Ana telā ko mate tena avaga ki te ‵fuliga o ana fakanofonofoga? (e) Se a te tauliaga ne maua ne ia?


17 The verses we have considered thus far in Romans chapter 12 have given us counsel that can be applied in our personal lives as Christians and in our relationship with our brothers. 	 17 A fuaiupu kolā ko oti ne onoono tatou ki ei i te Loma mataupu e 12, ko oti ne tuku mai i ei a pati fakatonutonu kolā e mafai o fakagalue aka i ‵tou olaga e pelā me ne Kelisiano mo ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ‵tou taina.


That passage reminded her that making Jehovah happy should be her goal. 	 Ne fakamasaua atu a te fuaiupu tenā me i te fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova ko te fakamoemoega telā e ‵tau o kausaki atu a ia ki ei.


PUT YOUR HEART INTO YOUR TEACHING 	 KE FAKA‵GOTO KI TOU LOTO AU AKOAKOGA


Really, it is conduct that is naturally cultivated by Christian women. 	 A te tonuga loa, ko vaegā amioga kolā e masani ki ei a fāfine Kelisiano.


Would it not be the wise course to learn more about the sign and what one must do to survive the end of this system? 	 E mata, e se se mea poto ke tauloto koe ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki te fakailoga tenā mo mea e ‵tau o fai ne se tino ke sao a ia i te gataga o te olaga tenei?


Jesus declared: “Look! Your house is abandoned to you.” 	 Muna a Iesu: “Nei la, e maofa valevale [“e afuli koutou keatea mai,” NW] te otou fenua.”


Notice that in each of the above-mentioned cases, Michael is portrayed as a warrior angel battling for and protecting God’s people, even confronting Jehovah’s greatest enemy, Satan. 	 Ke masaua me i fakamatalaga kese‵kese konā mai luga, e fakamatala mai eiloa a Mikaele e pelā me se agelu mafi telā e taua atu ko te mea ke puipui ei a tino o te Atua, ke oko foki loa ki te taua atu ki te fili sili o Ieova, telā ko Satani.


“The Light Has Come Into the World” 	 “Ko Oti ne Oko Mai [te Mainaga] ki te Lalolagi”


Still, there are features of the Passover observance that was instituted back in Egypt that have meaning for us. 	 Kae e isi ne vaega o te fakamanatuga o te Paseka kolā ne kamata i Aikupito e aoga ki a tatou.


Endurance Under Trial Results in Blessings 	 E Iku Atu te Kufaki Mai Lalo i Tofotofoga ki Fakamanuiaga


A person needs a clearly defined purpose in life 	 E ‵tau o maua ne se tino se kilokiloga manino e uiga ki te pogai o te ola


God’s spirit can qualify people for a work or a service privilege regardless of their previous circumstances or experience. 	 E mafai o filifili ne te agaga o te Atua a tino mō se galuega io me se tauliaga faitalia olotou fakanofonofoga io me ko olotou tulaga mua.


21 Draw Close to God—Can God Feel Regret? 	 ‘Ke Faipati Atu te Muna a te Atua mo te Loto Toa’


Give examples. 	 Taku mai ne fakaakoakoga.


The same is true of early Bible translations in other languages. 	 E tenā foki te mea ne tupu ki nisi ‵fuliga mua o te Tusi Tapu i ‵nisi ‵gana.


DURING the last decades of the 1900’s, the word “me-ism” was frequently heard. 	 I TAUSAGA mai mua o te 2000, ne lagona atu faeloa a te pati ko te “me-ism.”


• How did Jesus display outstanding willingness to serve God and man? 	 • Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Iesu te loto fiafia tu ‵kese ke tavini atu ki te Atua mo tino?


Above all, let us heed the psalmist’s words: “Hope in Jehovah; be courageous and let your heart be strong. 	 Fakatuanaki ki a ia kae sa loto vāivāi.


That the realm inhabited by our heavenly Father is, in a spiritual sense, a lofty one, even as the physical heavens of outer space are high above the earth. 	 E pelā mo te maluga o te lagi i luga i te lalolagi, e penā foki eiloa te maluga o te tulaga o te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi.


When he looked into Jehovah’s Witnesses, he was impressed by their honesty and good conduct. 	 I te taimi ne onoono ei a ia ki Molimau a Ieova, ne ofo a ia i te lotou fakamaoni mo te ‵lei o olotou amioga.


Make eye contact and smile. 	 Kilo tonu atu ki ana mata kae fakamisikata.


We will also see that the fear of Jehovah is a truly precious heritage that parents can pass on to their children. 	 Ka lavea foki ne tatou me i te mataku ki a Ieova se mea tāua ‵ki telā e mafai o togi atu ne mātua ki olotou tama‵liki.


In the Scriptures, Jehovah is often called “the Sovereign Lord.” 	 I loto i te Tusi Tapu, e taku faeloa a Ieova e pelā me ko te “Aliki Maluga.”


The woman obeys, and what a heartwarming sight greets her! 	 Ne fakalogo te fafine, kae ko oko eiloa i ana fiafia ki mea kolā ne lavea atu ne ia!


Not long after this prayer, Paul’s mother invited him to attend the annual Memorial of Christ’s death. 	 Ne seki leva mai te taimi ne fai ei tena ‵talo, kae ne ‵kami Paulo ne tena mātua ke fanatu ki te Fakamanatuga o te mate o Keliso telā e fai i tausaga katoa.


• 1 Timothy 1:3, 4 	 • 1 Timoteo 1:3, 4


Joshua is commissioned to be Moses’ successor. 	 Ne fakasopo aka a Iosua ke sui ne ia a Mose.


(Read Psalm 110:3; Acts 6:1-3) The apostle Paul invited Timothy into missionary service because “he was well-reported-on by the brothers.”—Acts 16:1-5. 	 (Faitau te Salamo 110:3; Galu. 6:1-3) Ne ‵kami ne te apositolo ko Paulo a Timoteo ki te galuega faka-misionale ona me “ne taku ‵lei a ia ne taina.”—Galu. 16:1-5.


What are some methods that Satan uses to get Christians to become a part of his world? 	 Ne a nisi auala e fakaaoga ne Satani ke tofotofo ei a Kelisiano ke fai mo vaega o tena lalolagi?


In doing so, they reflect Jehovah’s mercy and love to unbelieving humankind. 	 I te faiga penā, e fakaasi ne latou te alofa fakamagalo mo te alofa o te Atua ki tino sē tali‵tonu.


We can enhance our love for Bible truth by regularly attending congregation meetings. 	 E mafai o momea aka ‵tou a‵lofa ki te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu mai te ‵kau atu faeloa ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga.


We simply don’t have enough time to take care of all the interest.” 	 Kae e se lava te taimi o matou ke ‵saga atu ki tino fia‵fia konā.”


6 Let us now examine the remaining instance of the expression “new heavens and a new earth,” at Isaiah 66:22-24: “‘Just as the new heavens and the new earth that I am making are standing before me,’ is the utterance of Jehovah, ‘so the offspring of you people and the name of you people will keep standing. 	 6 Ke na onoono nei tatou ki te ‵toe fuaiupu telā e maua i ei te tugāpati ko “te lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou,” i te Isaia 66:22-24: “ ‘Muna a te Aliki, ‘E pela eiloa mo te lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou e fakatumau ne au ki toku mana, e pena foki te otou gafa mo te otou igoa ka fakatumau ne au.


What about the Law’s requirement that Jews avoid close fellowship with Gentiles? 	 Kae pefea la te Tulafono telā e fai mai me e se ‵tau o fai taugasoa a tino Iutaia ki tino mai Fenua Fakaatea?


Consider the answers to those questions in the following story of survival. 	 Ke onoono ki tali o fesili konā i te suā mataupu.


The “stars” are “the angels of the seven congregations.” 	 A “fetu” konā ko “agelu e tokofitu o ekalesia [fakapotopotoga] e fitu.”


Working to Save Your Children 	 Ke Kausaki o Faka‵sao Au Tama‵liki


13:1—Does this not contradict what is stated at Joshua 11:23? 	 13:1—E mata, e se fepaki a te faifaiga tenei mo te mea telā e fakaasi mai i te Iosua 11:23?


DURING his final night on earth, Jesus encouraged his loyal disciples to remain friends with one another. 	 I TENA toe po i te lalolagi nei, ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki ana soko fakamaoni ke fakatumau te lotou va fakataugasoa.


From that point on, the future of their former captor, principally Christendom, was bleak. 	 Mai i te taimi tenā o vau ki mua, ne pouli tagataga a te fakamoemoega o tino kolā ne tausi fakapagota ne latou a tino konā, kae maise eiloa ne se ‵lei a fakamoemoega o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se.


Each year it bears several clusters of dates. 	 I tausaga takitasi e ‵fua mai sāle ne ia ne fuifuaga.


What accounted for Moses’ courage before Pharaoh? 7 In carrying out his God-given commission to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, Moses often appeared before tyrannical Pharaoh in a royal court teeming with religious and military magnates. 	 7 I te faiga o tena galuega mai te Atua ke takitaki ne ia keatea a te kau Isalaelu mai i te ‵nofo pologa i Aikupito, ne masani sāle o tu atu a Mose i mua o Falao, se tino amio fakasauā, i se fono ‵malu telā e ‵nofo atu foki i konā a tino ‵lotu mo tino ma‵luga o tena kautau.


After her husband’s death, she married a man of Tyre, and the artisan was an offspring of that marriage. 	 Mai tua o te matega o tena avaga, ne avaga ei a ia ki se tagata mai Tulo, kae ne māfua mai i ei a te tufuga tenā.


CHECKLIST FOR A WEDDING RECEPTION 	 TE FAKASOLOGA O MEA KE ONOONO KI EI I TE ‵KAIGA O TE FAKAIPOIPOGA


(Acts 15:23, 28, 29) Holy spirit also guided the appointment of overseers in the Christian congregation.—Acts 20:28. 	 (Galuega 15:23, 28, 29) Ne takitaki foki ne te agaga tapu a te faka‵sopoga o ovasia i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.—Galuega 20:28.


Are their expressions heartfelt or perfunctory? 	 E mata, e māfua mai olotou tali i olotou loto, io me e taku mai fua a manatu?


I fast twice a week, I give the tenth of all things I acquire.’ 	 Au e fakalikiliki fakalua i te vaiaso, e fai taulaga foki au ki te tasi vae sefulu o mea katoa e maua ne au.’


Mary had been studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses but was not yet baptized. 	 Ko oti ne kamata o fai te akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu a Malia mo Molimau a Ieova kae e seki papatiso a ia.


What teachings of Jesus became clear to Peter only after his anointing? 	 Ne a akoakoga a Iesu ne fatoā maina i ei a Petelu i tena otiga ne fakaeke ki te agaga?


They need to be cultivated to produce the best results. 	 E ‵tau o tausi faka‵lei atu ki ei ko te mea ke maua mai i ei a toe mea ‵lei.


Knowing Jehovah’s undeserved kindness, we can seek forgiveness, confident that it will be granted.—Ephesians 1:7. 	 Ona ko te ‵tou iloa e uiga ki te alofa tauanoa o Ieova, e ‵sala atu eiloa tatou ki tena fakamagaloga, mo te tali‵tonu me ka talia eiloa ne ia.—Efeso 1:7.


These cherubs made it impossible for Adam and Eve to reenter their original garden home. 	 A te mea tenā e leoleo ei a te lakau o te ola ke mo a se tino e fakapilipili ki ei.”


▪ Appreciate Jehovah’s Qualities to the Full 	 ▪ Ke Katoatoa Tou Loto Fakafetai ki Uiga o Ieova


About 40 of us slept on the ground in a canvas tent designed to hold 10 people. 	 Kāti e toko 40 matou ne ‵moe i te laukele i se faleie kanivesi telā e mafai fua o ofi i ei a tino e toko 10.


You received the truth that set you free from religious error and spiritual darkness. 	 Ne maua ne koe a te munatonu telā ne fakasaoloto ei koe mai i mea fakalotu ‵se mo te pouliga faka-te-agaga.


Why is it that your spirits soar when you see a beautiful lake or towering mountains with their peaks in the clouds? 	 Kaia e fiafia kae fakamalosi loto ei māfai ko lavea atu ne koe te tōga o te mata o te la io me ko te logoā mai o galu o te tai?


This European Recovery Program, known as the Marshall Plan, was considered a success. 	 A te polokalame tenei, telā ne taku ko te Marshall Plan, ne manuia eiloa.


(Ephesians 4:28) True, the hard worker may not always become wealthy. 	 (Efeso 4:28) E tonu, ka se maumea faeloa te tino telā e galue malosi.


They need to react favorably to the preaching work that is taking place, put on the Christian personality, dedicate themselves to Jehovah, and loyally support Christ’s brothers. 	 E ‵tau o ‵saga fakavave atu latou ki te galuega talai telā e fai nei, fakaasi a uiga faka-Kelisiano, tuku atu latou ki a Ieova, kae ‵lago atu mo te a‵lofa tumau ki taina o Keliso.


Holy Spirit Made Bezalel Qualified 	 Ne Fesoasoani Atu a te Agaga Tapu ki a Pesaleli


Writer James Parkes observes: “The Jews . . . had the right to retain their own observances. 	 Ne fai mai te tino tusitala ko James Parkes, penei: “Ne maua ne tino Iutaia . . . a te saolotoga ke fakatumau te olotou tapuakiga.


“Out of the blue,” relates Roald, “Mario, a pioneer serving in Finnmark, asked us if we would be willing to move to a town named Lakselv to help the congregation of 23 publishers there.” 	 E fai mai a Roald, “e poi au i a Mario, se paenia e galue i Finnmark, ko fesili mai me e fia‵fia matou o olo ki se fa‵kai foliki i Lakselv o fesoasoani ki te fakapotopotoga e toko 23 a tino talai i ei.”


“SUPPORT THE WEAK” 	 “‵LAGO ATU KI TINO VĀI‵VAI”


• Why can it be difficult to remain morally clean? 	 • Kaia kāti e faigata ei ke tumau se tino i amioga ‵mā?


(Eccl. 4:9, 10) Unfortunately, many couples today spend little time together. 	 (Failauga 4:9, 10) Se mea fakafanoanoa me e mu‵tana fua a taimi e fakamāumāu ne tauavaga e tokouke i aso nei.


Nevertheless, if we could offend others or harm those with a weaker conscience, Christian love will move us to act with caution. 	 Kae kafai e fakalogo‵mae atu ki nisi tino io me ki loto lagona o taina vāi‵vāi, ka fakamalosi aka eiloa tatou ne te alofa faka-Kelisiano ke fai ‵tou mea mo te fakaeteete.


21 “To do your will, O my God, I have delighted,” sang King David of ancient Israel, “and your law is within my inward parts.” 	 21 Ne usu mai te Tupu ko Tavita i Isalaelu mua: “Toku Atua, e fiafia au o fai tou loto! E tausi ne au au akoakoga i toku loto.”


Simply put, Jesus tells us, ‘Be obedient to me.’ 	 E manino ‵lei, me e fai mai a Iesu ki a tatou, penei, ‘Faka‵logo mai ki a au.’


(Psalm 40:5) At Pentecost 33 C.E., Jehovah brought into existence a new nation, “the Israel of God,” made up of Christ’s disciples who were anointed by holy spirit. 	 (Salamo 40:5) I te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., ne fakatu ei ne Ieova se fenua fou, “te Isalaelu a te Atua,” telā e aofia i ei a soko o Keliso kolā ne fakaekegina ki te agaga tapu.


● An earthquake kills thousands and leaves many more homeless. 	 ● Se mafuie telā e ‵mate atu i ei te fia afe o tino kae fai ei ke seai ne fale mō tino e tokouke.


He says: “I am so grateful that my little family loyally stood by their Bible principles through all my opposition.” 	 Ana muna: “E lasi toku fakafetai me ne tu ‵mautakitaki a toku kāiga foliki i te fakamaoni o tau‵tali ki fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu i taimi ne ‵teke malosi atu ei au ki a latou.”


Did people start speaking different languages all at once, as described? 	 E mata, ne kamata a tino o fai‵pati ki ‵gana kese‵kese katoa i te taimi e tasi pelā mo te mea ne fakamatala mai?


15 Fourth, holy spirit empowers us to declare the good news. 	 15 A te fa o mea, e fakamalosi aka tatou ne te agaga tapu ke folafola atu a te tala ‵lei.


Why does being yielding have limits? 	 Kaia e isi ei ne tapulā o te loto malamalama?


“THE LAMB” OPENS SIX OF THE SEVEN SEALS 	 KO ‵TALA NE TE “TAMĀ MAMOE” TE ONO O FAKAMAILOGA


Should you fear him? 	 E mata, e ‵tau koe o mataku ki a ia?


Why is tact important when speaking to relatives? 	 Kaia e tāua ei a te apo māfai e faipati atu tatou ki kāiga?


He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the military wagons with fire.”—Psalm 46:8, 9. 	 E fatifati ne ia a kausana kae ofa likiliki ne ia a te tao; e ‵sunu ne ia a ka a te kautau ki te afi.”—Salamo 46:8, 9.


• On what does true happiness depend? 	 • Se a te mea e fakalagolago ki ei te fiafia tonu?


Our worship is a way of life, not a mere formality. 	 A te ‵tou tapuakiga ko te auala eiloa e ola ei tatou, e sē se faifaiga masani fua.


Humility is freedom from pride or arrogance. 	 A te loto maulalo ko te saoloto mai te fakamatamata io me ko te fia maluga.


One, two, or more? 	 Tasi, lua, io me uke atu?


“Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone. 	 Me i te otou fili, telā ko te Tiapolo, e fanofano tele e pelā mo se leona fekai, e salasala ki te tino ke kai ne ia.


What are some reasons why we should be thankful to Jehovah? 	 Ne a nisi pogai e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ei te ‵tou loto fakefetai ki a Ieova?


7. Why did Jesus refrain from inventing his own teachings? 	 7 Ne manino ‵lei eiloa me ne ‵nau te loto o Iesu ki muna‵tonu kolā ne akoako atu ne ia.


Christ used this instrument to lead the entire group of his anointed “brothers” on earth. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne Keliso a te mea faigaluega tenei ke takitaki ei a te potukau kātoa o ana “taina” fakaekegina i te lalolagi.


World Peace—How? 	 E Maua Pefea te Filemu i te Lalolagi Nei?


They have accepted the good news of salvation and are exercising faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. 	 Ko oti ne talia ne latou te tala ‵lei o te fakaolataga kae ko tali‵tonu foki nei latou ki te taulaga togiola a Iesu.


Rightly, Jehovah condemned them. 	 Se mea ‵tau eiloa ke taku fakamasei ne Ieova a lāua.


With faith in the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises, 110-year-old Joseph told his brothers: “I am dying; but God will without fail turn his attention to you, and he will certainly bring you up out of this land to the land about which he swore to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob.” 	 Ona ko te fakatuanaki ki folafolaga a Ieova, ne fai atu a Iosefa telā ko 110 ana tausaga ki ana taina, penei: “Ko pili nei au o mate, kae e iloa ne au me e tausi eiloa koutou ne te Atua kae ka ‵taki foki ne ia koutou keatea mai i te fenua tenei, ki te fenua telā ne tauto ei a ia ki a Apelaamo, Isaako mo Iakopo.”


(Revelation 3:14-18) Materialism has a similar effect today. 	 (Fakaasiga 3:14-18) E penā foki eiloa a ikuga o te fia maumea i aso nei.


(Psalm 19:7-11; 1 Timothy 4:8) Jehovah uses them to communicate his will and offer us his guidance. 	 (Salamo 19:7-11; 1 Timoteo 4:8) Ne fakaaogā ne Ieova a fekau konā ke fakaasi mai ei tena loto kae ke tuku mai i ei ana fakatakitakiga.


How can we improve in showing this quality? 	 E mafai pefea o faka‵lei atu ne tatou te fakaasiatuga o te uiga tenei?


The letter directed that Uriah be put in a battle situation that would result in his death. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a ia i te tusi ke tuku a Ulia i se koga telā e mafai ei o mate a ia i te taua.


The first involved his arranging for the ark of Jehovah’s covenant to be transported to Jerusalem on a wagon rather than on the shoulders of the Levites, as God’s Law directed. 	 A te mea muamua, ko tena aofaga ke ave a te pusa o te feagaiga a Ieova ki Ielusalema i luga i se ka i lō te amo ne te kau Levi i olotou tuauma, e ‵tusa mo te Tulafono a te Atua.


9 Because of peer pressure, some men may hesitate to follow Christ fully. 	 9 Ona ko fakamalosiga mai taugasoa, kāti ko se fia tau‵tali atu a nisi tāgata i a Keliso.


(Psalm 73:15, 16) The psalmist tried to adjust his thinking, but he could not fully comprehend why the wicked seemed to get away with doing wrong while rightly disposed people often suffered. 	 (Salamo 73:15, 16) Ne taumafai a te faisalamo o ‵fuli ana mafaufauga, kae ne seki maina katoatoa a ia me kaia e se fakasala ei a tino amio ma‵sei ona ko olotou mea ‵se, kae logo‵mae a tino amio ‵lei.


In addition to conveying it by word of mouth, they placed in the hands of the public more than 700 million pieces of printed material to advertise and explain it. 	 E se gata fua i te fakamatala atu o te mea tenā i olotou pati, kae ne tufa atu foki ne latou a tusi e sili atu i te 700 miliona kopi ki tino, ko te mea ke fakailoa kae fakamatala atu te mea tenā.


In fact, they often resent counsel regardless of who gives it. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵teke sāle atu latou ki pati fakatonutonu faitalia me ko oi e avatu ne ia a fakatonuga konā.


(Proverbs 12:18) As discussed in the preceding article, this can have devastating effects. 	 (Faataoto 12:18) E pelā mo te mea ne sautala ki ei i te mataupu muamua, e mafai o iku atu a te mea tenei ki se tulaga matagā ‵ki.


19 Of course, we cannot be sure how we would have reacted if we had lived back then. 	 19 E tonu, moi ne ‵nofo atu tatou i aso konā, e se iloa nei ne tatou me ne a ‵tou mea kāti ne mafai o fai.


(Mark 10:23) Evidently, then, the riches Jesus offered his followers were not material ones. 	 (Maleko 10:23) Kae e fakamaoni mai i ei me i te maumea telā ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki ana soko e se ko koloa faka-te-foitino.


13 Another Scriptural reason for showing respect for the faithful slave is that anointed Christians on earth are figuratively spoken of as a “temple” that Jehovah inhabits “by spirit.” 	 13 A te suā pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ei te āva ki te tavini fakamaoni me e fakamatala mai i se auala fakatusa a Kelisiano fakaekegina i te lalolagi e pelā me se “faletapu” telā e faka‵fonu ne Ieova ki “tona Agaga.”


Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses love one another? 	 Se a te ‵tou tiute ki tino o te lalolagi? 11.


7 A desire to please Jehovah should motivate you to pray for wisdom. 	 7 A te manakoga ke fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ei koe ke ‵talo atu mō te poto.


(Jas. 1:27) Hence, none of his servants need to be reluctant to accept help from those who are moved by Jehovah to give such assistance. 	 (Iakopo 1:27) Tela la, e se ‵tau o ‵teke atu ana tavini ki te fesoasoani mai i tino kolā e fakamalosi ne Ieova ke tuku atu a vaegā fesoasoani penā.


It was like a soothing balm for my heart. 	 Ne fai eiloa e pelā me se sinu telā e logotonu ki toku loto.


The purpose of the new birth is to prepare such born-again servants of God to become rulers in heaven. 	 A te pogai o te ‵toe fanau fou ko te fakatokaga o tavini konei a te Atua ke fai mo tino pule i te lagi.


However, if the Bible were merely a work of literature or just one of many holy books, would you trust it to instruct you and guide your family, especially if its message differed from what you thought to be right? 	 E ui i ei, kafai a te Tusi Tapu se galuega fua o tusi aoga io me se tusi fua e tasi mai tusi tapu e uke, e mata, ka talitonu koe ki ei ke akoako atu ki a koe kae ‵taki atu tou kāiga, maise loa māfai e ‵kese a te fekau i ei mo te mea telā e mafaufau koe me tonu?


Noting that the brother has received specific counsel in the past but has failed to improve, the visiting circuit overseer agrees and joins in the recommendation that he be deleted as an elder. 	 Kafai e matea atu ne te toeaina asiasi me ko oti ne maua ne te taina tenā se fesoasoani mautinoa i taimi ko ‵teka kae ne fakatamala o fai se faka‵leiga ki ei, ka kau atu eiloa te toeaina asiasi ki te fakaikuga tenā ke tapale tena tauliaga e pelā me se toeaina.


Now they are our brothers and sisters. 	 Nei la, ko fai latou mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane.


In a statement that emphasizes the trustworthiness of these promises, John was told: “Write, because these words are faithful and true.”—Revelation 21:1-5. 	 I se fakamatalaga telā e faka‵mafa mai i ei a te ‵tonu o folafolaga konei, ne fai atu ki a Ioane, penei: “Tusi a mea konei, i muna konei e tonu kae aoga.”—Fakaasiga 21:1-5.


Some are already “receiving in themselves the full recompense” in the form of sexually transmitted diseases, breakdown of family life, and other social ills.—Romans 1:26, 27. 	 Ko oti ne kamata o maua ne nisi tino “te lotou fakasalaga i olotou mea ‵se,” mai te mauaga o masaki ‵pisi i faifaiga fakatauavaga, te mavae‵vae o kāiga, mo nisi fakalavelave o te olaga.—Loma 1:26, 27.


Can you visualize what is described in that verse? 	 E mafai o fakaataata ne koe a mea kolā ne fakamatala mai i te fuaiupu tenā?


What is the best way to show love to those who do not serve Jehovah, and why? 	 Se a te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke fakaasi atu ei te alofa ki tino kolā e se tavini atu ki a Ieova, kae kaia?


Their union was the first marriage in history and was to be an enduring relationship. 	 A te tuku fakatasiga o laua ne fai mo fai te fakaipoipoga muamua i tala katoa kae ne ‵tau eiloa o tumau laua i te fesokotakiga tenā.


(Ezek., chaps. 40-48) In that visionary setting, the priests worked in the temple, providing instruction and receiving Jehovah’s counsel and correction. 	 (Esekielu, mataupu e 40-48) I te fakaasiga tenā, ne ga‵lue te kau faitaulaga i te faletapu, mai i te tuku atu o fakatonuga kae e maua foki a pati polopoloki mo fakatonutonuga a Ieova.


The Golden Rule—A Universal Teaching 	 Te Atafai ki Nisi Tino—Se Akoakoga Lauiloa


Using Micah’s idol and his priest, they set up another form of worship in Dan. 	 Mai te fakaaogāga o te tupua a Mika mo tena faitaulaga, ne fakatu ei ne latou se isi tapuakiga i Tanu.


In chapter 12 of his first inspired letter to the Corinthians, Paul likens the congregation to a human body. 	 I te mataupu e 12, e fakatusa ne Paulo te fakapotopotoga ki te foitino o se tino.


Imagine the challenges Noah had to face as rebel angels materialized in human form and cohabited with attractive women! 	 Mafaufau ki mea faiga‵ta ne fepaki mo Noa i te taimi ne liutino ei a agelu uiga ‵teke kae ‵moe fakatauavaga mo fafine tauleka‵leka!


The result? 	 Se a te mea ne iku mai i ei?


13 The need for Jesus’ followers to exercise restraint often becomes most evident within the family. 	 13 E masani o sili atu te manakoga ke fakaasi atu ne soko o Iesu te kufaki io me ko te loto pulea i loto i te kāiga.


Why do we as Jehovah’s Witnesses count it a privilege to be persecuted like the prophets of old? 	 Kaia e ‵kilo atu ei tatou, Molimau a Ieova, ki fakasauāga me se tauliaga e pelā mo pelofeta i aso mua?


Do I find it hard to do without alcohol for a week, a month, or several months? 	 E mata, e faigata ‵ki eiloa ki a au ke sē inu i se vaiaso, se masina, io me ne nāi masina?


Others say that he does not care about us and that he is responsible for suffering. 	 E fai mai a nisi tino me e se fia saga mai a ia ki a tatou kae ona ko te mea tenā, ko ia ne māfua mai i ei a logo‵maega.


13 If you are attending the Memorial with Jehovah’s Witnesses for the first time, what can you expect? 	 13 Kafai e kau atu koe ki te Fakamanatuga fakatasi mo Molimau a Ieova i te taimi muamua, se a te mea e fakamoemoe koe ki ei?


If we do, then our marriage will be like “a threefold cord [that] cannot quickly be torn in two.”—Eccl. 4:12. 	 Kafai e fai tatou penā, ko fai ei ‵tou fakaipoipoga e pelā mo “te lōpu telā e ‵fili ki uka e tolu e faigata o ‵motu.”—Failauga 4:12.


8 Once a person starts to obey what the Bible teaches, he will probably face obstacles that could hinder his progress. 	 8 Kafai ko kamata o fakalogo te tino ki mea kolā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu, kāti ka fe‵paki a ia mo fakalavelave kolā ka faka‵lave aka ei tena gasolo atu ki mua.


How can we reconcile “Jehovah of armies” in the Old Testament with “the God of love and of peace” in the New Testament? 	 E mafai pefea o fakafetaui aka ne tatou a ‵tou malamalama e uiga ki a “Ieova te Atua o kautau” i te Feagaiga Mua mo “te Atua o te alofa mo te filemu” i te Feagaiga Fou?


(Matthew 6:10) Notice that Jesus indicated that the Kingdom is linked to God’s will being done on the earth, and it is God’s will to eliminate suffering earth wide. 	 (Mataio 6:10) Mafaufau me ne fai mai a Iesu me i te Malo tenā ka fakataunu ne ia te fuafuaga a te Atua ki luga i te lalolagi, telā ka ave kea‵tea ei ne ia a logo‵maega i te lalolagi kātoa.


When he appeared to him he at once fell upon his neck and gave way to tears upon his neck again and again.” 	 I te fetauiga a laua, ne sai atu a Iosefa ki te ua o tena tamana kae tagi, ne tai leva eiloa tena tagiga.”


How true what the apostle Paul was later inspired to write: “Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. 	 Ko tonu ei a pati a te apositolo ko Paulo ne tusi fakamuli ifo, penei: “Ke se fakaloiloigina koutou: e seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fakavalea a te Atua.


For you are a holy people to Jehovah your God.” 	 A koutou e o te Aliki.”


We can be sure that in the new world, Jehovah will see to it that the proper desires of all his servants are satisfied. 	 E mautinoa i a tatou me i loto i te lalolagi fou, ka fakama‵lie eiloa ne Ieova a manakoga tonu o ana tavini katoa.


Are you carrying weighty responsibilities in the congregation? 	 E mata, e uke ou tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga?


What choice would you make? 	 Se a te filifiliga ka fai ne koe?


Jehovah’s greatest act of love in our behalf was his sending his Son to suffer and die for us. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova a tena alofa sili mō tatou e auala i te ugamaiga o tena Tama ke puapuaga kae mate mō tatou.


Reliance on Jehovah enables us to endure bereavement 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 23]


Today, more than 20 members of this family, including all of Robert and Lila’s seven children, are baptized servants of Jehovah God. 	 Ko sili atu nei i te toko 20 tino o te kāiga tenā, e aofia i ei a tama‵liki e tokofitu a Lopati mo Lila, ko fai nei mo fai ne tavini a Ieova te Atua kolā ko oti ne papatiso.


Before God ‘took Elijah up to the heavens in a windstorm,’ he sent the prophet from Gilgal to Bethel. 	 A koi tuai o ‘ave ne te Atua a Elia ki lagi i te vaeosio,’ ne uga ne ia te pelofeta mai i Kilikala ke fano ki Peteli.


Here I am acting against all those afflicting you, at that time; and I will save her that is limping, and her that is dispersed I shall collect together. 	 Muna a te Aliki, ‘Ko oti ne fakagata ne au [ko Ieova] te fakamataku o te fakasalaga, kae ave foki keatea mai a koutou te masiasi.


• What ancient examples testify that God’s “word” always has “certain success”? 	 • Ne a fakaakoakoga i aso mua e fakamaoni mai i ei me e “taunu” faeloa te “muna” a te Atua?


(Acts 2:41, 46, 47) More important, however, than the large number of newly baptized Kingdom publishers is the fact that this great witness contributes to the sanctification of Jehovah’s name and to his vindication as the only true God. 	 (Galuega 2:41, 46, 47) Kae e sili atu te tāua o te faka‵maluga ne te molimau lasi tenā o te igoa o Ieova mo te taku‵leigina o tena tulaga e pelā me ko te Atua tonu e tokotasi, i lō te aofaki lasi fua o tino talai o te Malo kolā ne fatoā papatiso.


Then the local people were gathered to watch as the opposers whipped these innocent victims until they bled. 	 Ne maopoopo a tino o onoono i te taimi ne kini ei ne tino ‵teke a latou konei ke oko ki te taimi ko to‵toto ei.


25 Our consideration of Hosea’s prophecy should help us to go on walking with God with everlasting life in his promised new world in view. 	 25 E fesoasoani mai a te ‵tou sautalaga ki valoaga a Hosea ke tumau tatou i te sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua mo te fakamoemoega ke maua te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi fou telā ko oti ne folafola mai ne ia.


What can we learn from the words of 2 Corinthians 4:7? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne tatou o tau‘loto mai i pati i te 2 Kolinito 4:7?


But as my exposure to lewd images steadily increased, my attitude toward pornography changed. 	 Kae ona ko te onoono faeloa au ki ata ma‵sei kae matagā, ne ‵fuli ei taku kilokiloga ki ata ma‵sei.


I quickly prayed to Jehovah and then said: ‘Hello, I remember our conversation of three days ago, and I also remember your dog. 	 Ne ‵talo fakavave atu au ki a Ieova kae fai atu: ‘Talofa, e masaua ne au te ‵ta sau‵talaga i te tolu o aso ko ‵teka atu nei, kae e masaua foki ne au tau kuli.


The boy being taunted by his schoolmates is sorely tempted to lash out at them, but he remembers this admonition: “Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah.’” (Rom. 12:19) He walks away. 	 E tofotofogina a te tamaliki tagata telā ne fakaitaita ne tama‵liki i te akoga ke fia fusu atu ki a latou, kae e masaua ne ia te fakamalosiga tenei: “Aku fagasele, sa taui ma sui, kae tuku eiloa ki te taui ma sui a te Atua, me ne fai mai te Tusi, ‘Muna a te Aliki, e a aku te taui ma sui, kae e a aku foki e toe ‵togi atu.’ ” (Loma 12:19) E fulitua atu eiloa tou tagata keatea.


Rather, he chooses to let go of resentment. 	 I lō te fai penā, e fakaiku aka ne tou tagata ke sē kaitaua a ia.


(Revelation 7:14; Romans 4:1-3) At that time, “the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.”—Psalm 37:11, 29. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:14; Loma 4:1-3) I te taimi tenā, “ko latou kola e loto malalo, ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka maua ne latou te manuia mo te filemu katoatoa.”—Salamo 37:11, 29.


Paul knew that if he wanted his efforts to be successful, he would need clear goals, like a runner focusing his mind on crossing the finish line in a race. 	 A te tino faipele, e faipele malosi ke manumalo a ia.”


A housemaid named Ema thought so. 	 Tenā eiloa te manatu o Ema.


(Prov. 11:2, 20) Even if many in the world wear revealing swimwear, we who serve Jehovah are concerned about being a credit to the holy God we love. 	 (Faata. 11:2, 20) Kafai foki loa a tino i te lalolagi e ‵pei ne latou a gatu kou‵kou kolā e fakaasi faka‵sau atu ei olotou foitino, kae ko tatou kolā e tavini ki a Ieova e fakaasi atu eiloa ne tatou te āva ki te Atua ‵malu telā e a‵lofa tatou ki ei.


Do they have suitable territory? 	 E mata, e isi ne koga talai e fetaui ‵lei mō latou?


They will continue to “reside in security and be undisturbed from dread of calamity.” 	 Ka tumau latou ‘i te ola i te saogalemū, kae ka se fakamanavase atu ki a latou a te fakama‵taku o fakalavelave.’


• Trusting in Jehovah, we are determined to take what stand? 	 E fakamalosi aka pefea ne te togiola mo te toetuga o Iesu te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki a Ieova? 10.


4 Scientific research is limited—restricted to what humans can actually observe or study. 	 4 E isi se tapula ki sukesukega fakasaienitisi—e gata fua i mea kolā e mafai ne latou o lavea io me sukesuke ki ei.


The apostle Paul had that humble attitude, for he told the older men of the congregation in Ephesus: “You well know how from the first day that I stepped into the district of Asia I was with you the whole time, slaving for the Lord with the greatest lowliness of mind.” 	 Ne maua ne te apositolo ko Paulo te uiga loto maulalo tenā, me ne fai atu a ia ki tāgata ma‵tua o te fakapotopotoga i Efeso: “E iloa ‵lei ne koutou me talu mai te taimi ne ‵laka atu ei oku vae ki te atufenua o Asia, ne fakatasi faeloa au mo koutou i taimi katoa, o galue e pelā me se pologa ki te Aliki mo te loto maulalo.”


Why did Jehovah create a new “nation” to replace fleshly Israel? 	 Kaia ne toe fakatu aka ei ne Ieova se “fenua” fou ke sui ne ia te Isalaelu faka-te-foitino?


In 539 B.C.E., Babylon was overthrown by the Medes and the Persians under King Cyrus. 	 I te 539 T.L.M., ne fakatakavale a Papelonia ne te kau Metai mo Pelesia mai lalo i te tupu ko Kulesa.


Without fail it will blossom, and it will really be joyful with joyousness and with glad crying out.”—Isaiah 35:1, 2. 	 A te toafa ka usu pese kae ka‵laga mo te fia‵fia.”—Isaia 35:1, 2.


Accordingly, she began to view the prison as her own personal witnessing territory. 	 E ‵tusa loa mo te manatu tenā ne kamata o kilo atu a ia ki te falepuipui e pelā me ko tena koga talai.


Pornography—Harmless or Toxic? 3 	 Ata Ma‵sei e se Fakamataku io me ‵Poisini? 3


Just imagine what a treasure of fascinating facts about Jehovah’s personality is waiting to be discovered through our personal or family study! 	 Mafaufau ki te uke o mea ‵tonu e tauloto ne koe e uiga ki a Ieova mai te faiga o ‵tou sukesukega totino io me ko sukesukega a te kāiga!


For example, consider High Priest Jehoiada and his wife, Jehosheba. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, mafaufau ki te Faitaulaga Sili ko Ieoiata mo tena avaga ko Ieosepa.


Field service was a regular part of the program. 	 A te galuega talai se vaega masani o te polokalame.


(New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology) One Egyptian triad consisted of the god Osiris, the goddess Isis, and their son Horus. 	 (New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology) E aofia i te atua tolutasi a te kau Aikupito ko te atua ko Osisi, te atua fafine ko Isi, mo te lā tama tagata ko Holasi.


Yet, Moses was an ordinary human. 	 E ui i ei, a Mose se tino eiloa penei mo tatou.


Often he will be able to resolve matters by being mild-tempered and showing respect for his unbelieving mate. 	 Ka mafai eiloa o faka‵lei aka ne ia a te feitu tenā māfai e se ita vave kae fakaasi atu a te āva ki tena avaga sē talitonu.


Moreover, we are thrilled to know that God’s Kingdom is now in the hands of David’s permanent Heir, Jesus Christ. 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵lifu tatou ke iloa atu me ko nofo nei i lima o te sui tumau o Tavita, ko Iesu Keliso, a te Malo o te Atua.


Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.”—Matt. 6:9, 10. 	 Konei a mea e ‵tau o aofia muamua i ‵tou ‵talo, e pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai i te ‵talo fakaakoako a Iesu, telā e kamata ki pati konei: “Te motou Tamana telā i te lagi: ke tapu tou igoa, ke oko mai tou Malo, ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i lalo nei, e pelā mo te faiga i te lagi.”—Mataio 6:9, 10.


The footnote to John 17:3 in the Reference Bible gives the alternative rendering “their knowing you.” 	 E tuku mai i te fakamatalaga mai lalo o te Reference Bible a te suā ‵fuliga ki te Ioane 17:3, “te lotou iloa e uiga ki a koe.”


19 Faith in God and his word helps us to endure affliction and to do his will. 	 19 E fesoasoani mai te Atua mo tena muna ke kufaki ne tatou a mea faiga‵ta kae tumau i te faiga o tena loto.


(Ex. 32:26-29; Num. 3:30, 31) He had evidently been loyal to Jehovah for years and was subsequently looked up to by many in the camp of Israel. 	 (Esoto 32:26-29; Numela 3:30, 31) E foliga mai me ne fakamaoni a ia ki a Ieova mō tausaga e uke, kae ona ko te mea tenā, ne āva eiloa a tino Isalaelu e tokouke ki a ia.


6 Abraham was told that his seed would multiply and become “like the stars of the heavens” and the grains of sand on the seashore. 	 6 Ne fai atu ki a Apelaamo me ka fakatokouke tena fanau kae ka “pelā mo te uke o fetu i te lagi” mo one i te matafaga.


“He appeared to upward of five hundred brothers at one time . . . 	 “Ne fakasae atu a ia ki taina e silia atu i te toko 500 i te taimi e tasi . . .


He was not referring to normal circumcision of Jewish males, for he had said: “‘Look! 	 E se fakasino atu a ia i konei ki te pilitome masani o tāgata Iutaia, me ne fai mai a ia: “‘Kiloke!


The wicked may think that they are safe from such judgment. 	 E mafai o mafau‵fau a tino ma‵sei me e saogalēmū latou mai i se vaegā fakasalaga penā.


Despite possible past influences, what can we do to improve the reliability of our conscience? 	 Faitalia a mea ne ‵tupu i taimi ko ‵teka, se a te mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ke faka‵lei aka ei te fakatuagagina o te ‵tou loto lagona?


6, 7. What may be the result if a Christian wife is in subjection to an unbelieving husband? 	 6, 7. Ne a mea e mafai o iku mai māfai e fakalogo se fafine avaga ki tena avaga sē talitonu?


That proved my determination to pioneer and showed that my health problems were manageable. 	 Ne fakatalitonu atu i te mea tenā a taku fakaikuga ke paenia kae fakaasi atu i ei me e mafai eiloa o pule atu au ki masaki kolā e pokotia ei au.


7 In the model prayer, Jesus next petitioned God: “Let your Kingdom come.” 	 7 I tena ‵talo fakaakoako, ne toe fakamolemole atu a Iesu ki te Atua: “Ke oko mai tou Malo.”


Rather, they shepherd the congregation and unstintingly take the lead in Christian activities. 	 I lō te fai penā, e tausi ne latou a te fakapotopotoga kae e fai foki ne latou mo te kaimalie a te takitakiga i galuega faka-Kelisiano.


Proclaiming the Word of God is within our power if our heart is in it. 	 E mafai ne tatou o folafola atu te Muna a te Atua māfai e fai ne tatou te mea tenā mo te loto katoatoa.


• Why is Jehovah the Source of all that is holy? 	 • Kaia e fai ei a Ieova mo fai te Māfuaga o mea katoa kolā e tapu?


The first reason is that creation itself bears witness to the existence of a Creator. 	 A te pogai muamua me e molimau mai i mea ne faite me e isi eiloa se Mafuaga.


“The tongue of wise ones does good with knowledge,” says Solomon, “but the mouth of the stupid ones bubbles forth with foolishness.” 	 “A tino poto, e ‵gali olotou fakamatalaga e uiga ki te poto,” ko pati a Solomona, “ka ko tino va‵lea e fai‵pati fua ki mea sē aogā.”


There have been exceptions, such as Aaron (123), Moses (120), and Joshua (110). 	 E se aofia i ei a tino pelā mo Alona (123), Mose (120), mo Iosua (110).


There would be only one such talk. 	 E ‵tau fua o tasi te lauga penā.


▪ “He is everywhere, in everything. 	 ▪ “E nofo a ia i koga valevale, i mea katoa.


And why should you want to be like them in that regard? 2, 3. 	 Kae kaia e ‵tau ei o fai koe pelā mo latou i te feitu tenā?


8, 9. What are some outstanding facts regarding the sun? 	 8, 9. Ne a nisi fakamatalaga fakaofoofogia e uiga ki te la?


A PUBLICATION THAT PROMOTES GOOD CONDUCT 	 Se Tusi Telā E Fakamalosi Aka Ei A Amioga ‵Lei


“WILL the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?” 	 “A te famasino o te lalolagi kātoa e ‵tau o fai te fakamasinoga tonu.”


After showing that Paul worked as a tentmaker, the record reveals what his life was centered on: He regularly gave attention to the Christian preaching and teaching work. 	 Mai tua o te fakaasimaiga i a Paulo ne galue e pelā me se tino faite faleie, ne fakamatala mai i te ‵tala a te mea telā ne fakatāua ne ia i tena olaga: Ne saga tonu atu faeloa a ia ki te galuega faka-Kelisiano ko te talai mo te akoako atu.


The Bible does more than just warn against destructive habits. 	 E se fakaasi mai fua i te Tusi Tapu a faifaiga ma‵sei.


And although we do not endorse any particular treatment, we appreciate the help and cooperation of health-care professionals. 	 Kae tiga eiloa e se ‵lago atu tatou ki se togafiti fua e tasi, e fakaasi atu eiloa ne tatou te loto fakafetai mō te fesoasoani o tino ‵poto i ma‵saki.


(Romans 7:21-23) Still, there are good people who want to do what is right. 	 (Loma 7:21-23) Koi isi eiloa ne tino ‵lei kolā e ma‵nako o fai te mea tonu.


Therefore, may we be of good courage and say: “Jehovah is my helper; I will not be afraid. 	 Tela la, ke na loto ma‵losi tatou kae fai aka penei: “A te Aliki [Ieova] ko toku fesoasoani, ko se mataku au!


Talks are given on subjects pertaining to the Bible, and the Bible is studied with the help of the Watchtower magazine and other publications. 	 E fai a lauga ki mataupu kolā e fetaui mo te Tusi Tapu, kae e sukesuke i ei ki te Tusi Tapu fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o te mekesini ko Te Faleleoleo Maluga mo nisi tusi aka.


(John 1:29-34; Luke 3:21-23) Now his direction must necessarily come from the Supreme Authority who sent him. 	 (Ioane 1:29-34; Luka 3:21-23) I konā loa, ne ‵tau fua o fakatonu atu ki a ia a te Pule Tafasili i te Maluga telā ne uga mai ne ia a ia.


(John 3:16, 36) What peace this gives us! 	 (Ioane 3:16, 36) E aumai eiloa ne te mea tenei a te filemu ki a tatou!


Who deserves the credit for all of this? 	 Ko oi e ‵tau o tuku atu ki ei a tavaega mō mea katoa konei?


They had the opportunity to live forever and become the beloved parents of billions of perfect descendants. 	 Ne maua ne lāua a te avanoaga ke ola ki te se-gata-mai kae ke fai mo fai ne mātua fagasele o te fia piliona o tino ‵lei katoatoa kolā ka ‵tupu mai i a lāua.


This is especially true when householders initially respond to the Kingdom message with apathy or rudeness. 	 E aogā malosi eiloa te mea tenei māfai ne seki fiafia io me ne seki āva mai a tino i te fale i te taimi muamua ki te fekau o te Malo.


Show Christlike Faith and Courage 	 Ke Fakaasi Atu te Fakatuanaki mo te Loto Toa e Pelā mo Keliso


WHEN WE ARE MISUNDERSTOOD OR MISJUDGED 	 MĀFAI KO FAKAASI MAI A MAFAUFAUGA SĒ ‵TONU IO ME KO FAIFAIGA SĒ ‵LEI KI A TATOU


About three hours later, his wife comes in. 	 Kāti se tolu itula mai tua ifo, kae ulu mai a tena avaga.


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Still, neither guilt nor duty moved Paul to preach. 	 Tela la, ne seki fakamalosi aka a Paulo ke talai atu ona ko lagonaga ma‵sei io me ko te faiga fua o se tiute.


A Christian Requirement? 	 E Mata, se Mea e ‵Tau o Fai ne se Kelisiano?


As the years passed and the ark took shape, Noah must have been so glad to have the support of his family! 	 E uke tausaga ko ‵teka kae ko foliga mai te vaka, kāti ne fiafia ‵ki a Noa i te ‵lago atu o tena kāiga ki a ia!


(Eph. 3:14, 15) It takes balance for a family head to handle congregation responsibilities and preside over his household “in a fine manner.” 	 (Efeso 3:14, 15) E paleni ‵lei eiloa ke fai ne se ulu o te kāiga a tiute i te fakapotopotoga kae tausi atu ki tena kāiga i se ‘feitu ‵lei.’


Toward the end of his earthly ministry, Jesus could say in prayer to Jehovah: “I have made your name known to them [the apostles] and will make it known.” 	 I te fakaotiga o tena galuega i te lalolagi, ne mafai ne Iesu o fai atu ki a Ieova e auala i te ‵talo: “Ko oti ne fakailoa atu ne au tou igoa ki a latou [te kau apositolo] kae ka toe fakailoa atu ne au.”


4 With Jehovah’s supreme authority in mind, let us consider examples of some who did not respect those in positions of authority and of some who did. 	 4 Ke mafau‵fau malie aka tatou ki te pulega sili a Ieova kae ke onoono aka ki tala o nisi tino kolā ne seki āva ki tino pule penā foki loa mo latou kolā ne āva atu ki ei.


At times, it applies to the actual flesh of our physical body. 	 I nisi taimi, e fakaaoga ki ‵tou foitino tonu.


(Matthew 24:3) We have separated ourselves from false religion. 	 (Mataio 24:3) Ko oti ne ‵vae keatea tatou mai lotu ‵se.


What is said in paragraphs 9 and 10 about a wedding talk and vows applies here too. 	 A manatu i te palakalafa e 9 mo te 10 e uiga ki te lauga o te fakaipoipoga mo te faiga o tautoga e fakaaogā foki i konei.


God also wants us to love and care for our family. 	 E manako foki te Atua ke a‵lofa tatou kae tausi atu ki ‵tou kāiga.


What moves Christian ministers to help immigrants? (See paragraph 10) 	 10 Mafaufau ki te fakaakoakoga o se kāiga i Tiapani.


As long as they are mentally able, older Christians should be included in all decision-making that affects them. 	 Kafai koi ‵lei olotou mafaufau, e ‵tau eiloa o aofia a Kelisiano ma‵tua i te faiga o fakaikuga ki mea kolā e pokotia latou i ei.


12 How is God’s holy spirit involved in extending the invitation to humans in our day? 	 12 Ne aofia pefea te agaga tapu o te Atua i te fakaokoatuga o te ‵kamiga ki tino i ‵tou aso nei?


(Revelation 18:21) With good reason, the Bible urges people everywhere: “Get out of her [Babylon the Great] . . . if you do not want to share with her in her sins.” 	 (Fakaasiga 18:21) Ona ko te pogai tenei, e fakamalosi atu ei te Tusi Tapu ki tino i koga katoa: “O‵mai keatea mai i a ia [Papelonia te Sili]! E se ‵tau mo koutou o ‵kau fakatasi ki ana agasala.”


8 As the brothers in Philippi thought over what had happened in the ten years since those events, they would have been strengthened. 	 8 I te taimi ne mafau‵fau ei a taina i Filipi ki mea ne ‵tupu i se sefulu tausaga ko ‵teka, kāti ne fakamalosi aka latou ne te tusi tenā.


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Resist “the Spirit of the World” 	 ‵Teke Atu “Te Agaga o te Lalolagi”


How thankful we can be that Jehovah will soon restrict Satan, preventing him from influencing humans. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te loto fakafetai o tatou me ko pili o fakatapu ne Ieova a Satani ke mo a e toe fakamalosi atu ki tino.


We likely prayed fervently and often. 	 Kāti ne ‵talo atu faeloa tatou mo te loto kātoa.


Why do all of us need spiritual conversations? 	 E mafai o maua a avanoaga penā i fakatasiga, i te galuega talai, i nisi maopoopoga mo te taimi e faima‵laga ei tatou.


This Is “the Time of the End”! 	 Tenei te Taimi o “te Gataga”!


What might you discuss with an inactive one? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o sau‵tala koulua ki ei mo te tino mate faka-te-agaga?


How can I improve?’ 	 E mafai pefea o momea aka toku apo?’


14 Not only is this growth unseen to human eyes but it is also pervasive. 	 14 E se gata fua i te sē lavea ne tino a te tupuakaga tenei kae ko tupu foki eiloa te mea tenei i te lalolagi kātoa.


15. What facts about Jesus’ life are recorded at Luke 2:40-52, and what example did he set for young ones? 	 15 A koi foliki a Iesu, ne fakaasi atu ne ia tena alofa ki te Atua mo te Tusi Tapu.


The first collection of psalms ends with the words: “Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel from time indefinite even to time indefinite. 	 E fakaoti eiloa te vaega muamua o salamo ki pati konei: “‵Viki atu ki te Aliki [ko Ieova], te Atua o Isalaelu! ‵Viki atu ki a ia nei, ke oko atu eiloa ki te se gata mai!


Before answering that question, contemplate this claim: Thousands of years in advance, the Bible accurately foretold many of the major problems we now see afflicting the earth and mankind. 	 A koi tuai o tali aka te fesili tenā, ke mafaufau ki te manatu tenei: Ko leva ne ‵valo tonu mai i te Tusi Tapu i te fia afe o tausaga mai mua atu i ei, a fakalavelave ‵lasi e uke kolā ko pokotia ei te lalolagi mo tino i aso nei.


9 Consider two more topics of vital concern: our attitude toward sex and our view of marriage. 	 9 Mafaufau ki mea tāua e lua konei ke ‵saga ki ei: ko ‵tou faifaiga ki te ‵moe fakatauavaga mo ‵tou kilokiloga e uiga ki te avaga.


To the congregation in Colossae, Paul wrote: “Go on walking in wisdom toward those on the outside, buying out the opportune time for yourselves. 	 Ne tusi atu a Paulo ki te fakapotopotoga i Kolose: “Ke ‵poto koutou mo otou faiga ki tino sē tali‵tonu, ke fakaaogā ‵tau te ukega o taimi.


This is not an imaginary account. 	 A te mea tenei e sē se tala ‵kai.


But what about women, wives in particular? 	 Kae e a fafine, maise eiloa a fafine a‵vaga?


For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains.”—1 Timothy 6:9, 10. 	 Me i te manako ki tupe, ko te mafuaga tenā o mea ma‵sei katoa. A nisi tino ko oko eiloa i te ma‵nako ke maua ne latou, ka ko olo foki keatea mai te fakatuanaki, ka ko fatifati nei olotou loto i puapuagā e uke.”—1 Timoteo 6:9, 10.


(1 Kings 4:20, 25) Sadly, most of the kings in the Davidic line failed to measure up to Jehovah’s requirements, and the people fell into idolatry and immorality. 	 (1 Tupu 4:20, 25) Se mea fakafanoanoa me i te lasiga o tupu mai i te gafa o Tavita ne fakata‵mala o ola e ‵tusa mo tulafono a Ieova, kae ne tosina atu a tino ki te ifo ki tupua mo te finalalolagi.


6 Another major challenge is the great diversity of languages spoken on earth. 	 6 A te suā mea faigata ko te uke o ‵gana kese‵kese e fai‵pati ki ei i te lalolagi.


Michelle: Think again of your mother. 	 Michelle: Toe mafaufau ki tou mātua.


Jehovah protects his “vineyard” and makes it fruitful 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga ka maua ne tino kolā e talia ne latou te mainaga?


So that attack against them will be totally unwarranted, unjust. 	 Tela la, e se ‵tau eiloa o taua atu ki a latou, kae se faifaiga sē tonu foki māfai e fai penā.


8 Jesus was a zealous Kingdom proclaimer who was mild-tempered but courageous in dealing with people. 	 8 Ne fai a Iesu mo fai se tino talai loto finafinau o te Malo, telā ne loto maulalo kae loto toa foki i ana faifaiga ki tino.


The wise father is pleased to have his son take over and does not feel that he has to be in control. 	 A te tamana poto e fiafia ke isi sena tama mo fai tena sui kae se fai pelā ko ia faeloa te pule.


The sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ was made at enormous cost both to him and to his Father, Jehovah. 	 A te mate fakalumaluma o te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso e se se mea faigofie fua ki a laua mo tena Tamana ko Ieova.


Continue Serving Shoulder to Shoulder 	 Ke na Tumau i te Tavini Fakatasi Atu


Since false religion ran rampant in Babylonia, how did God’s people survive spiritually during their 70-year exile there from 607 B.C.E. to 537 B.C.E.? 	 Ona ko te salalau valevale o lotu ‵se i Papelonia, ne mafai pefea o ola a tino o te Atua i te feitu faka-te-agaga i te 70 tausaga ne ‵nofo fakapagota ei latou mai te 607 T.L.M. ki te 537 T.L.M.?


Motivated to Change 	 Ke Maua te Malosi o ‵Fuli


We had grown to love the people of Africa and hoped to return someday. 	 Ne gasolo aka loa te mā a‵lofa ki tino i Afelika kae ne fakamoe‵moe māua ke toe ‵foki ki ei i se taimi fakamuli.


What tool do Christian workers value the most? 	 Se a te mea faigaluega e fakatāua malosi ne Kelisiano?


In parts of Africa, it is customary for older relatives to take over the wedding arrangements. 	 I nisi kogā koga i Afelika, e pule sāle a nisi tino ma‵tua i te kāiga ki fakatokaga mō te fakaipoipoga.


(Matthew 18:21, 22) Yes, a merciful person is ready to forgive “up to seventy-seven times,” that is, without limit. 	 (Mataio 18:21, 22) Ao, a te tino alofa ‵nau e toka eiloa o fakamagalo ne ia a tino “fakafitu sefulu a fitu,” telā, e seai se tapulā ki ei.


“I openly tell my children,” says Sarah, “about the choices I made. 	 E fai mai tou fafine, “Ne fakaasi atu ne au ki aku tama‵liki a filifiliga kolā ne fai ne au.


(Deuteronomy 32:46, An American Translation) How is this done? 	 (Teutelonome 32:46, An American Translation) E mafai pefea o fai te mea tenei?


The entire collection of 225 songs was available in over 100 languages. 	 Ne maua eiloa a pese e 225 i ‵gana e sili atu i te 100.


In a rather similar way, Bible prophecies clearly reveal that we are living in the time of the end; but they do not tell us the day or the hour of the end itself. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e fakaasi faka‵lei mai ne valoaga i te Tusi Tapu me ko ‵nofo atu nei tatou i aso fakaoti; kae e se fakaasi mai i ei a te aso mo te itula ka oko mai ei te gataga.


What prophecies will we now consider? 	 Ne a valoaga ka sau‵tala nei tatou ki ei?


Keep Clear—How? 	 ‵Kalo Keatea Mai i ei —E Pefea la?


10 What position should true worshippers take regarding Babylon the Great? 	 10 Se a te tulaga e ‵tau o ‵tu i ei a tino tapuaki ‵tonu e uiga ki Papelonia Takutakua?


Perhaps you have not experienced that exact situation, but other anxieties in life may well cause you to be apprehensive. 	 Kāti e seki fepaki koe me se vaega tulaga penā, kae e isi aka ne nisi tulaga kolā ne mafai o fai ke manavase malosi koe.


Sophia: True. 	 Sophia: E tonu.


It is true that we no longer have to observe a strict Sabbath rest or make regular trips to festivals in Jerusalem. 	 E tiga eiloa ko se ‵tau o tausi ne tatou te Sapati, io me faima‵laga atu faeloa ki Ielusalema o ‵kau atu ki fakamanatuga i ei, e uke a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai tulafono konā.


After ruling over Israel for 40 years, Solomon ‘lies down with his forefathers, and Rehoboam his son begins to rule in his place.’ (2 Chronicles 9:31) Ezra does not record Solomon’s deviation from true worship. 	 Mai tua o tausaga e 40 o tena pulega ki luga i Isalaelu, ‘ne mate atu a Solomona, kae ne sui a ia ne tena tama tagata ko Leopoamo o fai mo tupu.’ (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 9:31) E seki fakamau ki lalo ne Esela a te taimi ne tō keatea ei a Solomona mai te tapuakiga tonu.


(Heb. 2:1) How can we avoid falling into that trap? 	 (Epelu 2:1) E ‵kalo keatea pefea tatou mai te malei tenā?


He wrote: “Not that I have already received it [heavenly life by means of the earlier resurrection] or am already made perfect, but I am pursuing to see if I may also lay hold on that for which I have also been laid hold on by Christ Jesus. 	 Ne tusi atu a ia penei: “Au e se fai atu pela me ko oti ne maua ne au a te mea nei, [ko te olaga faka-te-lagi mai te toetu fakavave aka] io me ko au foki ko leva ne ‵lei katoatoa.


(2 Tim. 1:6) In the same way, we can lovingly incite our brothers to show their love for God and for neighbor. 	 (2 Timo. 1:6) I se auala tai ‵pau, e mafai o fakama‵losi ne tatou a ‵tou taina ke fakaasi atu te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua mo tuakoi.


There is little you can do to protect yourself from it. 	 E foliki fua te mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke puipui ei koe mai i te mea tenā.


The things we learn from such faithful witnesses will doubtless give us an even greater appreciation of God’s Word than we have at present. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ka momea aka te ‵tou loto fakafetai ki te Muna a te Atua i lō te taimi nei, ona ko mea ka tauloto ne tatou mai i vaegā molimau fakamaoni penā.


For George and Adria, serving in Ghana allowed them to experience firsthand what it takes to be missionaries. 	 E pelā mo George mo Adria, a te tavini atu i Ghana ne fesoasoani atu ki a laua ke mafai o fai pelā me ne misionale.


Realizing that he had spoken without understanding, Job later repented. 	 Me ne iloa ne ia me ne faipati atu a ia mo te sē malamalama, ne salamo fakamuli a Iopu.


On the other hand, many employees claim to be working when they are actually attending to personal matters, though that is contrary to company rules. 	 I te suā feitu, e tokouke foki a tino ga‵lue e ‵saga loa o fai olotou mea totino i taimi ga‵lue, e tiga eiloa e se talia ne te kamupane a te mea tenā.


If you are a pioneer, ask yourself, ‘What will help me to continue in this rewarding avenue of service?’ 	 Kafai koe se paenia, fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, ‘Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau au i te auala manuia tenei o te taviniga?’


(James 1:5, 6) The modern-day Governing Body constantly exhorts us to engage in prayerful Bible reading. 	 (Iakopo 1:5, 6) E fakamalosi mai faeloa foki te Potukau Pule i aso nei ke fai‵tau tatou ki te Tusi Tapu fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo.


By mistake, Bill knocked at Harold’s door. 	 I lō te fano ‵tonu ki te fale o te tino fiafia tenā, ne fakatau‵se a ia ki te fale o Harold.


How can you experience “the peace of God”? 	 E maua pefea ne koe a “te filemu o te Atua”?


(Matthew 13:24-30) And so it was. 	 (Mataio 13:24-30) Ne fai eiloa penā.


Getting married can help a person to avoid letting passion lead him to such a practice as masturbation or to sexual immorality. 	 A te avaga e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki se tino ke ‵kalo keatea mai manakoga kolā e takitaki atu ei ki te fai tokotasi io me ko faifaiga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau.


Jesus sacrificed Festival of Unfermented Cakes (Nisan 15-21) 	 Fakamanatuga Nisani 15 Sapatio Falaoa se Nisani 16 Ne ofo atu a saito Ne fakatu aka a IesuFaka‵fete


If we imitate Jesus, however, we view our ministry as if it were food. 	 Kafai e fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Iesu, e ‵kilo atu eiloa tatou ki te ‵tou galuega talai e pelā me se meakai.


For one thing, the Gospels were written almost 2,000 years ago. 	 Me ne tusi a tusi Evagelia kāti toeitiiti ko kātoa te 2,000 tausaga ko ‵teka.


Yes, “in her the heart of her owner . . . put trust, and there [was] no gain lacking.”—Verses 11, 16, 20. 	 E tonu, “a tena avaga e talitonu katoatoa ki a ia, tela la, e se mafai te tagata o mativa.”—Fuaiupu e 11, 16, 20.


Draw Close to God—“His Invisible Qualities Are Clearly Seen” 11 	 Ke Fakapilipili Atu ki te Atua—“E Lavea Faka‵lei Atu Ana Uiga sē Lavea” 11


(Genesis 1:27) God’s dominant quality is love. 	 (Kenese 1:27) A te ‵toe uiga tāua o te Atua ko te alofa.


Admittedly, though, many of our dreams and expectations do not turn out the way we wish. 	 Kae e se taunu sāle mai ‵tou fakamoemoega katoa i te auala telā kāti e ma‵nako tatou ki ei.


15 We need to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving. 	 15 E ‵tau o a‵lofa, atafai kae fakamagalo.


(Romans 5:3-5; 12:12) Whether our hope is heavenly or earthly, our reward for faithfulness under trial is immeasurably greater than anything we deserve. 	 (Loma 5:3-5; 12:12) Faitalia me ko te ‵tou fakamoemoega e i te lagi io me i te lalolagi, a te ‵tou taui mō te fakamaoni i lalo i tofotofoga e sili fakafia atu i lō so se mea e ‵tau o maua ne tatou.


For example, many Gilead-trained missionaries stay in their foreign assignment for several years before going back to their country of origin for a visit. 	 E pelā mo misionale kolā ne akoakogina i Kiliata ke ‵nofo i olotou tōfiga i nisi fenua mō nai tausaga a koi tuai o ‵foki atu latou o asi ki olotou fenua ‵tonu.


(2 Peter 3:14) Their relationship with Jehovah was so precious to them that they were willing to sacrifice their lives for it. 	 (2 Petelu 3:14) Ne tāua malosi ki a latou te lotou fesokotakiga mo Ieova telā ne lotoma‵lie ei ke ‵mate latou mō ia.


They were the cleanest, most well-behaved, modestly dressed, good-natured crowd of people I have ever met.” 	 A latou ko toe tino ‵ma, tino ‵lei olotou amioga, e fai faka‵lei olotou gatu, kae ko toe tino a‵lofa foki eiloa ne fetaui mo au.”


Then we will have lasting joy as light bearers to Jehovah’s glory. 	 Ka maua ei ne tatou a te fiafia tonu e pelā me ne tino e fakamaina atu ne tatou a te ‵malu o Ieova.


8 Suppose, however, that you sinned seriously in the past. 	 8 Kae mafaufau māfai ne fai ne koe se agasala matagā i aso mua.


Why is it still among the least read books in Italy? 	 3. Ko mauga fea kāti ne kilo atu ki ei te faisalamo, kae kaia?


We are helped to measure up to one of our basic Christian responsibilities, namely, that we may individually become “a workman with nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of the truth aright.” (2 Timothy 2:15) The more we read and study the Bible, the more our minds will be filled with God’s thoughts. 	 E fesoasoani mai i ei ki a tatou ke fai te tiute e tasi telā e panaki tonu mo Kelisiano, ko te “taumafai malosi o tuku atu koe ki te Aliki e pela mo . . . se tino galue tela e se ‵tau mo ia o taema ki se mea, kae se tino e akoako tonu eiloa ne ia a te munatonu a te Atua.” (2 Timoteo 2:15) Ko te uke o taimi e faitau kae sukesuke tatou ki te Tusi Tapu, ko te uke foki o taimi e faka‵fonu ei ‵tou mafaufau ki manatu o te Atua.


But an even greater blow came nine years later. 	 Kae ne oko mai a te suā mea telā e faigata atu i te iva tausaga mai tua ifo i ei.


Instead, I was able to use the extra freedom and mobility that singleness affords to keep busy in the ministry, and this has brought me great happiness.” 	 I lō te avaga, ne mafai o fakaaoga ne au a saolotoga tai uke atu e tuku mai ne te nofo taka ke fakalavelave faeloa au i te galuega talai, kae ne maua ne au mai i te mea tenei a te fiafia lasi.”


Might married Christians view the IUD (intrauterine device) as a form of birth control that is compatible with the Scriptures? 	 E mata, e ‵kilo atu a Kelisiano a‵vaga ki te IUD (intrauterine device) e pelā me se vaegā fuafuaga o te kāiga telā e fetaui ‵lei mo te Tusi Tapu?


(2 Tim. 3:1-5) Some parents do not commend their children because their own parents never gave them any encouragement. 	 (2 Timo. 3:1-5) A nisi mātua e se ti tavae ne latou olotou tamaliki ona me seai foki ne pati fakamalosi ne avatu ne olotou mātua ki a latou.


Other Ways to Increase Joy 	 Nisi Auala ke Momea Aka ei te Fiafia


The result of Leslie’s boldness? 	 Se a te ikuga o te loto toa o Leslie?


(James 2:19) Our faith that God is real should move us to action, that is, to prove our faith by living in a way that is pleasing to him.—James 2:20, 26. 	 (Iakopo 2:19) A te ‵tou fakatuanaki me e ola tonu te atua e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke gasue‵sue, ke fakamaoni atu te ‵tou fakatuanaki mai i te ola i se auala telā e fakafiafia atu ki a ia.—Iakopo 2:20, 26.


He now works for an employer who appreciates his honesty. 	 Ko galue atu nei a ia mai lalo o se pule telā e fiafia ki tena fakamaoni.


Rising Above Nationalism 	 E Sili Atu te Tapuakiga Tonu i te Loto Fenua


5 If you see room for improvement, why not pray about the matter and seek spiritual strength through regular Bible study, prayer, and meeting attendance? 	 5 Kafai e iloa ne koe me e isi ne mea e manakogina ke ‵fuli i au amioga, kaia e se ‵talo atu ei koe e uiga ki te mea tenā kae ‵sala atu ki te malosi faka-te-agaga e auala i te tumau i te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu, ‵talo, mo te kau atu ki fakatasiga?


(Revelation 22:2) A wise person’s calm speech refreshes the spirit of those hearing it. 	 (Fakaasiga 22:2) A pati filemu kolā e fai atu ne se tino poto e fakamalosi atu eiloa ki te suā tino.


As I explained at the outset, they vigorously opposed my beliefs, especially my sister Araceli. 	 E pelā loa mo aku pati i te kamataga, ne ‵teke ‵ki oku kāiga ki te munatonu, maise loa toku taina ko Araceli.


He is not ashamed. 	 E se mā eiloa a ia.


(Ps. 23:1) Those in the flock of God lack nothing in a spiritual way, but that is not the happy lot of sheep who have strayed. 	 (Salamo 23:1) E seai eiloa se mea e ma‵tiva ei a tino o te lafu a te Atua i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae e se penā loa a latou kolā ko oti ne ‵galo atu mai te lafu.


A few parts began at nine in the morning, and there were often sessions until nine at night. 	 E isi ne vaega e kamata i te iva i te taeao ke oko loa ki te iva i te po.


(Romans 16:1, 2, 12) Although these women did not hold appointed positions in the early Christian congregation, they and many other women had the blessing of being chosen by God to be associated with his Son, Jesus Christ, in the heavenly Kingdom.—Romans 8:16, 17; Galatians 3:28, 29. 	 (Loma 16:1, 2, 12) E tiga eiloa e seki maua ne fāfine konei ne tulaga taulia i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano mua, ne maua ne latou mo nisi fāfine aka e tokouke te fakamanuiaga ke filifili latou ne te Atua ke ‵kau latou mo tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, i te Malo faka-te-lagi.—Loma 8:16, 17; Kalatia 3:28, 29.


Therefore, we should strive to keep it clean. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o taumafai tatou o tausi ke ‵ma tatou taki tokotasi i loto i te potukau tenā.


Our sure hope helps us to face trials 	 E fesoasoani mai a te ‵tou fakamoemoega mautinoa ke fakafesagai atu ei ki tofotofoga


During the persecution, our brothers carried on the preaching work underground. 	 I te taimi ne fakasauāgina ei latou, ne tumau eiloa ‵tou taina i te faiga ‵funa o te galuega talai.


22 Questions From Readers 	 22 Fesili Mai Tino Fai‵tau


The situation of a man doing so is like that of someone who flees from a lion only to encounter a bear and then runs away from the bear only to be bitten by a serpent. 	 A te tulaga o se tino penā e pelā eiloa mo se tino e tele mai se leona ke fetaui laua mo se pea, ka oti ko tele ei keatea mai te pea ke ū a ia ne se gata.


4. In what kind of world did the early Christians live? 4 Christians who lived in the first and second centuries C.E. were living at a time when the Roman Empire was at its zenith. 	 4 A Kelisiano kolā ne ola talu mai aso o te kau apositolo, ne ola i se taimi telā ne malosi ‵ki ei te Emupaea o Loma.


Holy spirit is even stronger, and it will help us! 	 E sili atu te malosi o te agaga tapu i ei, kae ka fesoasoani mai eiloa ki a tatou!


Instead, imitate Jesus’ example. 	 I lō te fai penā, ke tautali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


In Christendom most religions view God as a Trinity. 	 I Lotu Kelisiano ‵se, e tali‵tonu te ukega o lotu me i te Atua se Tolutasi.


Like Paul, all of Jehovah’s obedient servants strive to declare the truth with boldness and zeal. 	 E pelā mo Paulo, e taumafai malosi eiloa a tavini faka‵logo katoa a Ieova o folafola atu te munatonu mo te loto toa mo te loto finafinau.


According to Deuteronomy 30:20, what is involved in making the right choice? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Teutelonome 30:20, ne a mea e aofia i te faiga ke tonu te filifiliga?


These will be blessed with everlasting life here on earth, the inheritance that Adam and Eve lost. 	 Ka fakamanuiagina a latou konei ki te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi nei, ko te mea telā ne galo i a Atamu mo Eva.


5 As Christians, we also have responsibilities toward fellow believers in the congregation and, ultimately, toward those who make up “the entire association of . . . brothers in the world.” (1 Peter 5:9) Our relationship with the congregation is vital for our spiritual health. 	 5 E isi foki se tiute o Kelisiano ki taina tali‵tonu i te fakapotopotoga kae e aofia foki i ei ‵tou “taina kelisiano i te lalolagi kātoa.” (1 Petelu 5:9) E tāua ‵ki te ‵tou fesokotakiga mo te fakapotopotoga ki te ‵tou malosi ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Yes, the elder’s dignified wedding discourse will contribute to a marriage that brings honor to Jehovah God. 	 E tonu, a te lauga ‵malu o te fakaipoipoga telā e fai ne se toeaina e fesoasoani malosi atu ki te faiga ke fakaaloalogina a te fakaipoipoga i mua o Ieova te Atua.


What have been the consequences of this? 	 Ne a mea ne iku mai i ei?


We may all dream of better things for ourselves and our loved ones. 	 Kae ona ko te ‵tou tulaga se ‵lei katoatoa, e ola tatou i se lalolagi se ‵lei katoatoa, kae toetoe fua i ei a te olaga telā e fai ei ke se uke ‵tou mea e mafai o fai.


THE EARTHLY PART OF JEHOVAH’S ORGANIZATION 	 TE VAEGA FAKA-TE-LALOLAGI O TE FAKAPOTOPOTOGA A IEOVA


For example, the patriarch Jacob is also named Israel. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne taku foki a te toeaina ko Iakopo ki a Isalaelu.


(Matt. 21:12) When soldiers came to arrest Jesus on his last night on earth, he courageously stepped forward to protect his disciples, saying: “If . . . it is I you are looking for, let these go.” 	 (Mataio 21:12) I te taimi ne olo atu ei a sotia o puke fakapagota a Iesu i tena toe po i te lalolagi, ne fanatu eiloa a ia ki mua mo te loto toa o puipui ana soko, ana muna: “Kafai e ‵sala mai koutou ki a au, tuku atu tino konei ke olo.”