“You have contended with God and with men and you have at last prevailed.”—GEN. 	 “Ko oti ne fakatau‵fai koulua mo te Atua e pelā foki mo tāgata kae ne manumalo eiloa koe i te fakaotiga.”—KENE.


While awaiting the great “day of Jehovah,” what should we do? 	 A koi fakatali‵tali tatou ki “te aso” lasi o Ieova, se a te mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou?


At Isaiah 60:19, 20, we read: “For you the sun will no more prove to be a light by day, and for brightness the moon itself will no more give you light. 	 E fai‵tau tatou i te Isaia 60:19, 20, penei: “Ka se toe fai te la mo mainaga ki a koe i te ao, a te masina foki ka se toe fai mo mainaga ki a koe i te po; ko au, te Aliki, ka fai mo mainaga ki a koe ki te se gata mai; a mainaga o toku malu katoatoa ka maina atu ki a koe. A otou aso fanoanoa ko pili o gata.


It will be when Jesus comes to judge people during the great tribulation, after the destruction of false religion.—7/15, page 6. 	 Ka fai a te mea tenā i te taimi e vau ei a Iesu o fakamasino a tino i te vaitaimi o te fakalavelave lasi, mai tua o te fakaseaiga o lotu ‵se.—7/15, itulau e 6.


Most of the time, I preached by myself. 	 I te ukega o taimi, ne talai tokotasi eiloa au.


“He satisfies the desire of those who fear him,” the Bible says. “He hears their cry for help, and he rescues them.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “E tuku ne ia ki a latou kolā e ma‵taku ki a ia a mea katoa kolā e ma‵nako latou ki ei; e lagona ne ia olotou ‵tagi, kae faka‵sao ne ia latou.”


So for four years, it gave vast sums of money to restore industry and agriculture in those countries that would accept U.S. policies. 	 Tela la mō se fa tausaga, e uke ‵ki a tupe ne fakamāumāu ke toe faka‵fou a pisinisi ‵lasi mo te faiga o fatoaga i fenua konā kolā e talia ne latou a fakanofonofoga o Amelika.


The convention “makes it a crime to offer, promise or give a bribe to a foreign public official in order to obtain or retain international business deals.” 	 E fai mai te feagaiga tenā me “e ‵tau o fakasala te tino telā e ofo atu, e folafola atu io me e avatu a meaalofa fakakolekole ki so se sui o se malo fakaatea ke maua ei io me ke fakatumau ei a feagaiga fakapisinisi i va o malo.”


(Prov. 1:8) When should such training begin, and what should it include? 	 (Faata. 1:8) E kamata mafea a vaegā akoakoga penā kae ne a mea e ‵tau o aofia i ei?


In Norway, a couple studies with a family from Afghanistan. 	 I Norway, e fai ne se tauavaga a te akoga a se kāiga mai Afghanistan.


It indicated that divine sovereignty toward the earth expressed by a kingdom in the line of King David would be manifested again after a period of 2,520 years, beginning in 607 B.C.E.* God’s sovereignty toward our globe began to be asserted anew with the installation of Jesus Christ as heavenly King in the year 1914. 	 Ne fakaasi mai i ei me i te pulega a te Atua ki te lalolagi telā ne pule mai e auala i tupu mai te kaigā tupu o Tavita, ka lavea faka‵lei atu mai tua o se vaitaimi o tausaga e 2,520, telā ne kamata i te 607 T.L.M.* Ne toe kamata te pulega a te Atua ki te ‵tou lalolagi tenei i te fakasopoga o Iesu Keliso mo fai te Tupu mai te lagi i te tausaga e 1914.


When should we commemorate Jesus’ death? 	 Ko te taimi fea e ‵tau ei o fakamanatu ne tatou a te mate o Iesu?


• What was the cost of the ransom? 	 • Se a te ‵togi o te togiola?


Providing Spiritually 	 Te Tausiga i te Feitu Faka-te-Agaga


All these divine arrangements make possible the final restoration of the earthly Paradise in accord with God’s original purpose. 	 E mafai eiloa o toe fakafoki mai te lalolagi Palataiso e ‵tusa mo te fuafuaga muamua a te Atua ona ko fakatokaga katoa konei a te Atua.


Why is it wise for a person to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages if he will be driving a vehicle? 	 Kaia e tāua malosi ei ke mo a eiloa e fakapatele se tino ki te kava māfai e ‵tau o fakatele ne ia se mea fakateletele?


His love moved him to feel pity for them. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka a ia ne tena alofa ke fakaasi atu te alofa ki a latou.


What deliverance is yet to come? 	 Se a te faka‵saoga telā koi ‵tau o oko mai?


Consider what the Bible says on this matter. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki pati i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki ei.


How Would You Answer? 	 KaTali Mai Pefea ne Koe?


God’s Messianic Kingdom in the hands of Christ Jesus has already been established. 	 Ko oti ne fakatu aka te Malo faka-Mesia a te Atua mai lalo i te takitakiga a Keliso Iesu.


The Bible tells us that “the trumpeters [who were all priests] and the singers were as one in causing one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Jehovah, . . . ‘for he is good, for to time indefinite is his loving-kindness.’” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou me i “te kau usu pese e usu a pese, ka ko te kau fakatagitagi [ne tino Levi katoa] e fakatagi a pu, sumepalo, mo nisi mea fakatagitagi, kae ko oko eiloa i te tagi gali o leo mo mea fakatagitagi.


[Picture on page 17] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 29]


(Romans 2:1; 14:4, 10) The religious leaders in Jesus’ day became so convinced of their own righteousness that they felt qualified to censure Jesus and his followers. 	 (Loma 2:1; 14:4, 10) Ne tali‵tonu katoatoa a takitaki lotu i aso o Iesu ki te tulaga o te lotou amiotonu ke taku fakamasei ei ne latou a Iesu mo ana soko.


Why is it important to invite your student to read from the Bible? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke ‵kami ne koe au tino a‵koga ke fai‵tau eiloa ki te Tusi Tapu?


(1 Samuel 16:7; 1 John 4:8) In fact, he views those wanting to please him as precious, yes, desirable, whatever their imperfections.—Daniel 9:23; Haggai 2:7. 	 (1 Samuelu 16:7; 1 Ioane 4:8) A te ‵tonuga loa, e kilo atu a ia ki tino kolā e ma‵nako o fakafiafia a ia e pelā me ne mea tāua, ao, e fakatāua ne ia a tino konā, faitalia te lotou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.—Tanielu 9:23; Hakai 2:7.


12 After mentioning temptation in the model prayer, Jesus appropriately said: “Deliver us from the wicked one.” 	 12 Mai tua o te takuatuga o fakaosoosoga, ne fetaui ‵lei eiloa a nisi pati a Iesu, e ‵tusa mo te ‵fuliga i te ‵gana Eleni: “Ke faka‵sao mai matou mai te tino masei.”


It was a real joy to be back where I had started my special full-time service over 40 years earlier. 	 Se mea fakafiafia ke toe foki ki te koga ne kamata ei taku taviniga tumau i sē 40 tausaga ko ‵teka atu.


Lavish furnishings and ornate decorations? 	 Ko mea faifale ‵togi ‵mafa mo teuteuga ‵gali?


Moreover, they must not be presumptuous as they care for their responsibilities. 	 Kae e se ‵tau o fakamata‵mata latou i te faiga o olotou tiute konā.


Although he was the mighty Son of God, Jesus displayed empathy and tenderness, especially toward those in need. 	 E tiga eiloa a ia ko te Tama malosi a te Atua, ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu te loto malamalama mo te atafai, maise eiloa ki tino kolā e logo‵mae.


For example, your heartfelt desire to serve Jehovah will be reflected in your prayers. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a tou manakoga tonu ke tavini atu ki a Ieova ka fakaasi atu eiloa i te auala e fai ei au ‵talo.


This is in fulfillment of a remarkable prophecy recorded by Isaiah: “It must occur in the final part of the days that the mountain of the house of Jehovah [his exalted true worship] will become firmly established above the top of the mountains, . . . and to it all the nations must stream.” 	 A te mea tenei ko te fakataunuga fakaofoofogia o te valoaga telā ne tusi i te Isaia: “I aso mai mua nei, a te mauga telā e tu ei te Faletapu [ko tena tapuakiga tonu telā ka fakamaluga aka] ka maluga atu i mauga katoa. E uke a malo ka o‵mai ki ei.”


Of course, the Bible lays down clear principles that all sincere Christians observe. 	 E tonu, e tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a akoakoga fakavae ma‵nino kolā e ‵tau o faka‵logo ki ei a Kelisiano ‵tonu katoa.


It was not wrong for the Israelites to acknowledge the superior position of an exalted personage by prostrating themselves. 	 E se se mea masei ke fakaasi atu ne tino Isalaelu te āva ki se tino i se tulaga maluga mai te punou ifo ki lalo.


We must take seriously the admonition to marry “only in the Lord.”—1 Corinthians 7:39. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fakatāua malosi ne tatou a pati fesoasoani ke a‵vaga fua ki se “Kelisiano.”—1 Kolinito 7:39.


And how comforting for the millions whose loved ones have fallen asleep in death! 	 Kae ka fakamafanafana atu eiloa ki te fia miliona o tino kolā ko oti ne ‵mate olotou kāiga pele!


Suppressing grief, however, may do more harm than good. 	 Kae ko te fa‵ki i te loto mafatia, e mafai o fakalogo‵mae atu i lō te fesoasoani.


A bad pattern developed. 	 Ne kamata o se fakalogo a ia ki fakatonuga a Ieova.


For example, during World War II in Nazi Germany, Jehovah’s Witnesses maintained their faith in God and love for neighbor and refused to compromise the Golden Rule. 	 E pelā mo te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi i Siamani, ne tumau eiloa a Molimau a Ieova i te fakatuanaki ki te Atua mo te a‵lofa ki olotou tuakoi kae ne ita lele eiloa ma ‵teke atu latou ki te akoakoga e uiga ki te atafai ki nisi tino.


MERCY, FORGIVENESS 	 ALOFA FAKAMGALO, LOTO FAKAMAGALO


Did Abigail do what was right? 	 E mata, ne fai ne Apikaila a te mea tonu?


Self-Control, a Lesson to Be Learned 3. 	 Te Loto Pulea, se Mea e ‵Tau o Tauloto ki ei


We should desire to be as much like Jehovah as possible—to copy his ways and reflect his qualities and personality. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o fia fai e pelā mo Ieova—ke fakaakoako ki ana faifaiga kae ke fakaasi atu foki ne tatou ana uiga totino.


He is so stunned that he is overcome by what may be some form of paralysis. 	 Ne poi masei a tou tagata telā ne faka‵mate ei tena foitino.


This first-century growth finds its parallel in the work of Jehovah’s Witnesses today. 	 E ‵pau te gasoloakaga tenei i aso o te kau apositolo mo te galuega a Molimau a Ieova i aso nei.


They are meant to help you put baptism in the right perspective. 	 Me ka fesoasoani mai ke lavea ne tatou a te tāua o te papatisoga.


(Read Luke 21:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:12.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 21:1-4; 2 Kolinito 8:12.)


12 In recent years, politicians have often used the phrase “peace and security” to describe various human schemes. 	 12 I tausaga fakamuli nei, ko fakaaogā sāle ne te kau politiki a te tugāpati ko te ‘tokagamalie mo te manuia’ ke fakamatala atu ei a nisi fuafuaga a tāgata.


5 What if we have been wronged in some small way? 	 5 Kae e a māfai ne fai ne tatou se mea ‵se i se auala foliki?


And how strengthening to know that so many are interested in salvation through Jesus’ sacrifice! 	 Kae ko oko foki eiloa i te fakamalosi mai ke iloa atu me e tokouke a tino e fia‵fia ki te fakaolataga e auala i te taulaga a Iesu!


For example, a young man might be willing to give talks in the Christian congregation but might hesitate to render help to the elderly. 	 E pelā me se talavou tagata telā e fiafia o lauga atu i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano kae e se fia fesoasoani atu ki tino ma‵tua.


16 The Christian congregation is a spiritual haven, and we must help to protect it by reporting serious wrongdoing. 	 16 A te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano se koga faka-te-agaga, tela la, e ‵tau o puipui ne tatou mai te lipoti atu o mea ‵se matagā kolā e fai.


Why did Jehovah say to the Jews: “Set your heart upon your ways”? 7 Consumed by daily concerns, the Jews had forgotten that divine blessings in the form of rain and fruitful seasons would overtake them only if they endured in a course of obedience to God, even in the face of opposition. 	 7 A te fakalave‵lave o tino Iutaia i olotou mea e fai i aso takitasi ne fai ei ke galo i a latou me i vaiua mo fuagalakau kolā e maua mai olotou fatoaga ne fakamanuiaga mai te Atua māfai e tumau eiloa latou i te faka‵logo ki te Atua faitalia a ‵tekemaiga e fe‵paki mo latou.


Wickedness, violence, and warfare will be things of the past. 	 Ka palele atu a amioga ma‵sei, fakasauāga, mo taua.


16 Our elderly brothers and sisters especially play a vital role in helping Bible students to progress. 	 16 E tāua ‵ki eiloa te tusaga e fai ne ‵tou taina mo tuagane ma‵tua i te fesoasoani atu ki ‵tou a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke ga‵solo ki mua.


Then the Levites represented the people with their well-prepared prayer. —Neh. 9:1-4. 	 Mai konā, ne sui ne te kau Levi a tino mai te fai atu o te lotou ‵talo telā ne fakatoka faka‵lei. —Nee. 9:1-4.


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If we try to see others’ point of view, we can contribute to the unity of the congregation.—Phil. 4:5. 	 Kafai e taumafai tatou ke malamalama i manatu o nisi tino, ko fesoasoani atu eiloa tatou ke fakatumau a te ‵kaufakatasi o te fakapotopotoga.—Filipi 4:5.


(Matthew 4:4; 5:3) What can you parents do to provide spiritually? 	 (Mataio 4:4; 5:3) Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne koutou, mātua, ke tausi atu ei i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


Like Jezebel, Christendom’s clergy spearhead the persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 E pelā mo Iesepela, e takitaki ne faifeau o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se a te fakasauāga o Molimau a Ieova.


Maurizio was not as open with me as before. 	 A Maurizio ko se pili mai e pelā mo te taimi muamua.


The set time for their arrival is rapidly approaching. 	 Ko fakaotioti faka‵lei ne te fafine ana kūka.


However, the baptized mate ought to give this matter prayerful and honest consideration. 	 Kae ko te avaga papatiso e ‵tau o mafaufau ‵mafa kae ‵talo foki e uiga ki ei.


Since the day her son was killed in that accident, the life of one mother has almost come to a halt. 	 Talu mai te taimi ne mate ei tena tama i te fakalavelave tenā, ne seki toe mafai o ola faka‵lei se mātua ona ko te mea tenā.


“Jesus of Nazareth . . . is easily the dominant figure in history.”—H. G. Wells, English historian. 	 “Iesu te Nasaleta . . . ko te ‵toe tagata lauiloa i tala mua.” —H. G. Wells, se tino tusitala Egelani.


Events involving first-century Christians illustrate what else may be required. 	 E fakaasi mai i mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua a nisi mea kolā e ‵tau o fai.


“The things that you learned as well as accepted and heard and saw in connection with me, practice these; and the God of peace will be with you.”—PHILIPPIANS 4:9. 1, 2. 	 “Ke fai ne koutou a mea kolā ko oti ne tauloto ne koutou mai i a au i aku pati mo faiga. Ke i a koutou a te Atua o te filemu.”—FILIPI 4:9.


By hurling “a great wind at the sea” and by using “a great fish,” Jehovah redirects Jonah and commissions him a second time to go to the Assyrian capital.—Jonah 1:2, 4, 17; 3:1, 2. 	 Mai te faiga o te “matagi ke agi malosi” mo te fakaaogāga o “te ika lasi,” ne toe takitaki atu ei ne Ieova a Iona kae fakatonu atu i te lua o taimi ke fano ki te laumua o Asulia.—Iona 1:2, 4, 17; 3:1, 2.


The more often the path is traversed, the easier the journey becomes. 	 Ko te olo ‵soko atu i te auala tenā, ko te momea aka foki te faigofie o te malaga.


The Bible assures us: “God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name.” 	 E fakatalitonu mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou: “Me i te Atua e sē se tino sē amiotonu ko te mea ke puli i a ia otou galuega mo te alofa ne fakaasi atu ne koutou mō tena igoa.”


By virtue of his having been given power and authority to grant obedient mankind everlasting life on earth, Jesus becomes their “Eternal Father.” 	 Ona ko te mauaga o te pulega fakatupu ke tuku atu ei te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi ki tino fakamaoni, ko fai ei a Iesu mo fai te lotou “Tamana ki te se gata mai.”


12 Jehovah is always willing to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, but he does expect us to do what we can. 	 12 E fiafia faeloa a Ieova o fai a te mea telā e se mafai ne tatou o fai mō tatou eiloa, kae e fakamoemoe a ia ke fai ne tatou a te mea e mafai ne tatou o fai.


Whatever the case may be, Jehovah’s recommendation to all of his faithful ones is: “Speak consolingly to the depressed souls, support the weak, be long-suffering toward all.”—1 Thess. 5:14. 	 Faitalia me se a te tulaga e oko tatou ki ei, e tuku mai ne Ieova ki ana tino fakamaoni katoa a pati polopoloki: “Fakamafanafana atu ki tino loto mafatia, fesoasoani ki tino vāi‵vai, kae ke loto kufaki foki ki tino katoa.”—1 Tesalonia 5:14, O le Tusi Paia o le Lalolagi Fou.


When she and her husband learned that she had this disease, they immediately turned to Jehovah in a long, beseeching prayer. 	 I te taimi ne iloa ei ne tou fafine mo tena avaga me ko maua ne ia te masaki tenei, ne faipati fakavave atu laua ki a Ieova i se ‵talo fakamolemole telā e loa ‵ki.


What vital lesson about making decisions should we learn from the disobedience of the first human couple? 	 Se a te akoakoga tāua e uiga ki te faiga o fakaikuga e ‵tau o tauloto ne tatou mai te sē faka‵logo o te tauavaga muamua?


How was Jesus involved in the fulfillment of Psalm 118? 	 Ne aofia pefea a Iesu i te fakataunuga o te Salamo 118?


In 1931, what resolution was adopted, and how did that affect the Kingdom-proclamation work? 	 I te 1931, se a te ikugāfono telā ne fakagalue aka i ei, kae ne aogā pefea te mea tenā ki te folafolaatuga o te Malo?


The Bible is a force for good. 	 A te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fakamalosi atu ki tino ke fai a mea ‵lei.


6 You know that God gave the Israelites hundreds of regulations. 	 6 E iloa ne koe me ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki te kau Isalaelu te fia selau o tulafono.


Along the way, Naomi urges her daughters-in-law to go back to Moab and find husbands from among their own people. 	 I te lotou auala, ne fakamolemole atu ei a Naomi ki avaga a ana tama ke ‵foki ki Moapi o ‵sala ne lā avaga mai tino o te lā fenua.


What does genuine fear of God include? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te mataku tonu ki te Atua?


In 2003 a group of Jehovah’s Witnesses traveled by bus from Germany to attend a convention in Hungary. 	 I te 2003 ne faima‵laga atu se potukau o Molimau a Ieova i se pasi ke ‵kau atu ki se fono lasi i Hungary.


Does that not strengthen your faith that all the other promises Jehovah has made will likewise come true?—Josh. 23:14. 	 E mata, e se fakamalosi aka ne te mea tenā a tou fakatuanaki me i nisi folafolaga a Ieova ka fakataunu tonu eiloa?—Iosu. 23:14.


With this in mind, let us now consider who can be contacted in the spirit realm and how we should go about making the contact. 	 Nei la, ka mafau‵fau tatou me ko oi e mafai o fesokotaki atu ki ei i te koga o agaga, mo te auala e ‵tau o fesokotaki atu ei tatou ki a latou.


In April 1954, I symbolized my dedication to Jehovah by water baptism. 	 I a Apelila 1954, ne fakamailoga taku tukuatuga ki a Ieova ki te papatisoga ki te vai.


But what if, on the other hand, you found out that this doctor was the leading surgeon in his field and that he had performed hundreds of successful operations like the one you were about to have? 	 Kae i te suā feitu, e a māfai ne iloa aka ne koe me i te tokitā tenei ko te takitaki o te kau tipitipi kae ko oti ne iku manuia a te fia selau o tipitipiga ne fai ne ia e pelā mo te mea tenā ko pili o fai ne tou tagata ki a koe?


I feel that this is vital for my maintaining a close relationship with my Creator. 	 I taku faka‵tau e ‵tau o fai ne au te mea tenā ke tumau ei te ‵lei o te va o maua mo toku Atua.


(Jude 3, 4, 8, 19-21) The hope of gaining salvation could strengthen them in their fight to remain morally clean. 	 (Iuta 3, 4, 8, 19-21) Ne mafai o fakamalosi atu ki a latou i te lotou kausaki atu ke tumau i amioga ‵mā, ona ko te fakamoemoega ke maua ei te fakaolataga.


If she is single, he encroaches on her right to enter marriage as a virgin and her future husband’s right to expect her to be such. 	 Kafai koi nofo taka tou fafine, e fakamasei ne tou tagata tena tulaga tamāfine a koi tuai o avaga kae e fakalogo‵mae foki ne ia te tagata telā ka avaga ne ia te fafine tenā.


18. How can we come up with fitting illustrations? 18 How can we come up with fitting illustrations? 	 18 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a tala fakatusa kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo te olaga o tino?


Isaiah is commissioned to go and speak “again and again” to those who neither understand nor want any knowledge. 	 Ne fakatonu atu ki a Isaia ke fanatu o faipati ‘fakafia’ atu ki tino kolā e se malamalama kae e se ma‵nako foki ki te poto.


What was the theme of Jesus’ teaching? 	 Se a te mea ne fakavae ki ei a akoakoga a Iesu?


• How was God’s righteousness challenged? 	 • Ne fakafesili aka pefea a te amiotonu o te Atua?


Often, when I share the Bible’s message in the home of a family, five or six neighbors come over to listen. 	 I taimi e uke e talai atu ei te tala ‵lei mai te Tusi Tapu ki se kāiga, e tokolima io me tokoono a tuakoi e au‵mai o fakalogo‵logo.


An appreciative attitude is bolstered by the understanding that obedience is required by God, the Father of us all. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi aka a te uiga loto fakafetai māfai e malamalama a tama‵liki me i te Atua, te Tamana o tatou katoa, e manako ke faka‵logo tatou.


Better Times Just Ahead! 	 Ko Pili Mai a Taimi ‵Gali!


That does not mean that we may leave the providing of material needs to chance or that we should refuse to work. 	 E se fakauiga te mea tenā me ko fakamoe‵moe fua tatou ke tausi fakavavega mai tatou io me e se ‵tau o ga‵lue tatou.


How can older married ones help younger ones? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu a tauavaga ma‵tua ki tauavaga talavou?


Now his love for her will grow. 	 Kae ka gasolo aka eiloa o alofa malosi tou tagata ki tena avaga.


(Phil. 2:20) Yes, Timothy cared about people. 	 (Fili. 2:20) Ao, a Timoteo e saga faka‵lei ki tino.


For example, we might find that our relationships with those related to us in the faith improve. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai o lavea atu me e momea aka te ‵lei o ‵tou va mo tino i loto i te kāiga Kelisiano.


If we ‘roll upon Jehovah our way,’ instead of relying on our own wisdom, the results will be rich blessings even now. 	 Kafai e ‘tuku katoatoa atu tatou ki a Ieova,’ i lō te fakalagolago ki ‵tou poto totino, ka maua ne tatou a fakamanuiaga e uke i te taimi nei.


King David was given faulty information about Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth. 	 Ne maua ne te tupu ko Tavita se fakamatalaga sē tonu e uiga ki te mokopuna o Saulo ko Mefiposeta.


1 QUESTION: Who is God? 	 1 FESILI: Ko oi te Atua?


He had never built an ark before. 	 Ne seki faite aka eiloa se vaka i te taimi muamua.


He provided food for the hungry, but famines continued to plague mankind.—Mark 6:41-44. 	 Ne aumai ne ia mea‵kai mō tino fia‵kai, kae tumau eiloa te pokotia o tino i ogegā meakai.—Maleko 6:41-44.


The answers to these questions are of vital importance to us. 	 E tāua malosi ki a tatou a tali ki fesili konei.


(Psalm 34:8) Initially he will need “milk”—the basic teachings of the Bible. 	 (Salamo 34:8) Muamua la, ka manako a ia ki te “susu”—ko akoakoga fakavae o te Tusi Tapu.


But Habakkuk’s perplexity will not last long. 	 Kae ne seki ‵numi faeloa a mafaufauga o Sapakuka i ei.


If you feel that you are already doing so, ponder to see what more you can do to live by that divine teaching. 	 Kafai e manatu aka koe me ko oti ne kamata o fakagalue aka ne koe a mea konā, ke ‵toe mafaufau ki nisi mea aka foki kolā e mafai o fai ke mafai ne koe o ola e ‵tusa mo akoakoga konā mai te Atua.


(Joshua 2:1; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25) In Canaanite society, Rahab’s profession was probably respectable enough. 	 (Iosua 2:1; Epelu 11:31; Iakopo 2:25) I te fenua o Kanana, kāti ne āva eiloa a tino ki te galuega a Lahapa.


“O the Depth of God’s . . . 	 E tonu, ka fia fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki a Ieova māfai e malamalama ‵lei tatou i tena fakamaoni!


He goes “throughout the whole of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the good news of the kingdom and curing every sort of disease and every sort of infirmity among the people.” 	 “Ne fano sale a Iesu i Kalilaia katoa, o akoako atu i olotou fale tapuaki, o folafola atu foki a te Tala ‵Lei o te Malo, kae o faka‵lei foki a tino ma‵saki kola e maua ne masaki valevale.”


And he kept taking wheels off their chariots so that they were driving them with difficulty.”—Ex. 14:21-25. 	 Ne fai ne ia a teka o olotou kaliota ke ‵lave, ko te mea ke tuai te lotou gasue‵sue.”—Esoto 14:21-25.


Lesson: When discussing religion, we should express our views with conviction but without aggression. 	 Akoakoga mō Tatou: Kafai e sau‵tala e uiga ki lotu, e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne tatou a ‵tou kilokiloga mo te loto tali‵tonu e aunoa mo te kaitaua.


A trustworthy promise indeed!—Isaiah 55:11; Revelation 21:4, 5. 	 E mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou ki te folafolaga tenā!—Isaia 55:11; Fakaasiga 21:4, 5.


10 What aspects of Esau’s disposition stand out in the Scriptures? 	 10 Ne a uiga masani o Esau ne fakaasi faka‵lei mai i Tusitusiga Tapu?


And I have made your name known to them and will make it known, in order that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in union with them.”—John 17:20, 21, 26. 	 Ne toe fai mai foki a ia: “Ko oti ne fakailoa atu ne au tou igoa ki a latou kae ka toe fakailoa atu ne au, ko te mea ke maua ne latou te alofa telā ne alofa mai ei koe ki a au a ko au ke ‵kau fakatasi foki mo latou.”—Ioane 17:20, 21, 26.


A painful blow to the Messiah but not permanent in its effects. 	 Se mea fakalogo‵mae ki te Mesia kae e se tumau a te pakiaga tenā.


• What is more precious to Jehovah than material things? 	 • Ne a mea e tāua atu ki a Ieova i lō kope mo koloa?


(Matt. 5:23, 24) You may recall that advice Jesus gave in the Sermon on the Mount. 	 (Mata. 5:23, 24) Kāti e masaua ne koe a te fakatakitakiga tenā ne tuku mai ne Iesu i te Lāuga i luga i te Mauga.


What a marvelous gift!—Read Galatians 5:22, 23. 	 Ko tafaga la te gali o te meaalofa tenei!—Faitau te Kalatia 5:22, 23.


The magazine you are reading conveys that Bible message. 	 A te mekesini tenā e faitau ne koe e fakaoko atu i ei a te fekau tenā mai te Tusi Tapu.


2 However, a very big issue facing all of us is the vindication of Jehovah’s sovereignty. 	 2 Kae ko te mataupu tāua ‵ki telā e fe‵paki mo tatou katoa ko te fakamalugaga o te pulega sili a Ieova.


Are You Moved to Act as Jesus Was? 	 E Mata, e Fakaosofia Tou Loto ke Amio Pelā mo Iesu?


He “started to teach them many things.” 	 Ne “kamata ei a ia o akoako atu ki a latou i mea e uke.”


(Lev. 22:18-20) If there was a defect in the animal, it would not be viewed as an acceptable sacrifice to Jehovah. 	 (Levi. 22:18-20) Kafai e isi se pona o te manu, e se talia ne Ieova a te taulaga.


THE WISDOM OF A MILD-TEMPERED SPIRIT 	 TE POTO E MAUA I TE AGAGA O TE AGAMALU


He wrote: “Let all malicious bitterness and anger and wrath and screaming and abusive speech be taken away from you along with all badness.” 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Tiaki a uiga fakapiau, a uiga faka‵mae loto, mo uiga fakaitaita. Fakagata te sōna paka‵laga valevale mo te pati masei!


(Psalm 1:1-3; Jeremiah 17:7, 8) They too may face adversity because of the circumstances in which they find themselves. 	 (Salamo 1:1-3; Ielemia 17:7, 8) E mafai foki o fe‵paki latou mo mea faiga‵ta ona ko fakanofonofoga e ‵nofo atu latou i ei.


The combined benefits of constantly praying for the spirit, diligently engaging in meaningful personal study, prayerfully meditating on what we read, and regularly attending Christian meetings can help us to be “aglow with the spirit.” 	 A mea tāua e lua o te ‵talo atu faeloa mō te agaga, te faiga faeloa mo te loto fiafia a sukesukega totino kae aoga, te mafaufau ‵loto mo te ‵talo atu e uiga ki mea e fai‵tau tatou ki ei, mo te ‵kau atu faeloa ki fakatasiga Kelisiano e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke “ga‵lue malosi” tatou.


3 What, though, about the billions of others who have died throughout human history? 	 3 Kae pefea la te fia piliona o tino kolā ko leva ne ‵mate atu talu mai te kamataga?


(Jeremiah 45:1, 2) Yet, Baruch was not overcome by pride; he humbly discerned the real source of the counsel—Jehovah. 	 (Ielemia 45:1, 2) Kae ne seki takavale a Paluka i te fakamatamata; ne fakaiku aka ne ia mo te loto maulalo me i te māfuaga tonu o pati fakatonutonu konā—ko Ieova.


Some have been like the unsuitable fish in Jesus’ illustration. 	 Ne fai eiloa a nisi o latou e pelā me ne ika ma‵sei i te tala fakatusa a Iesu.


6 The first is found in Isaiah chapter 65. 	 6 E maua te valoaga muamua i te Isaia mataupu e 65.


Like Moses, we can pray for our loved ones. 	 E pelā mo Mose, e mafai o ‵talo atu tatou mō ‵tou tino pele.


But an increasing number of couples end up in divorce court. 	 Kae ko gasolo o tokouke a tauavaga e ‵tala ne latou olotou avaga.


HOW GOD’S CHIEF ADVERSARY WILL BE HANDLED 	 TE AUALA KA PULE ATU EI KI TE FILI SILI O TE ATUA


They know that it is in their best interests to heed the counsel in God’s Word. 	 E iloa ‵lei ne latou me ka manuia eiloa latou māfai e faka‵logo latou ki pati fakatonutonu i te Muna a te Atua.


How thrilling it will be to witness the complete fulfillment of this prophecy!* What, though, does Jehovah have in store for Satan himself? 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fakafiafia ke molimau ne tatou a te fakataunuga kātoatoa o te valoaga tenei!* Se a la te mea ka fai ne Ieova ki a Satani?


Much of what people today commonly consider to be permanent features of life in this world will be gone. 	 Ko te ukega o mea kolā e masani o mafau‵fau a tino i aso nei me ko vaega tumau o te lalolagi tenei ka ‵galo atu.


(Read Colossians 3:10-14.) 	 (Faitau te Kolose 3:10-14.)


In the letters Paul wrote to congregations, we find such expressions as “do not loiter at your business,” “slave for Jehovah,” “always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord,” and “whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as to Jehovah.” 	 I tusi a Paulo ki fakapotopotoga, e maua ne tatou i ei a vaegā tugapati e pelā mo te “galue malosi, kae ke se paie,” “ke tavini atu koutou ki te Aliki [ko Ieova],” “ke ga‵lue malosi koutou i te galuega a te Aliki,” mo “so se galuega e fai ne koutou, ke fai mo te loto katoatoa, e pelā eiloa me tavini atu koutou ki te Aliki kae se ki tino.”


THEY WERE GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT OF MARRIAGE 	 NE MAUA NE LATOU TE LOTO FAKAFETAI MŌ TE MEAALOFA KO TE AVAGA


11 How can parents imitate Jehovah when they communicate with their children? 	 11 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu a mātua ki a Ieova māfai ko fesokotaki atu latou ki olotou tama‵liki?


As told by Walter Markin 	 Ne Fakamatala Mai ne Walter Markin


However, even before that, in Isaiah’s own day, much of the nation was already shrouded in spiritual darkness, a fact that moved him to urge his fellow countrymen: “O men of the house of Jacob, come and let us walk in the light of Jehovah”!—Isaiah 2:5; 5:20. 5, 6. What factors contributed to the darkness in Isaiah’s day? 	 Kae i aso mai mua atu o te taimi tenā, i aso o Isaia, a te ukega o atufenua ne ufigina ne te pouliga, se manatu tonu telā ne fakaosofia ei a ia ke fakamalosi atu ki ana taina i te fenua, penei: “Te gafa o Iakopo, o‵mai nei ke sasale tatou i te mainaga tela ne aumai ne te Aliki ki a tatou”!—Isaia 2:5; 5:20.


They also need to exercise moderation in “drinking wine” and must refrain from showing favoritism. 	 E ‵tau foki o fakaeteete latou i te ‘inu uaina’ kae ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea mai te fāpito.


In time, they overcame their anxiety, and Jehovah richly blessed them. 	 Oti aka loa, ne manumalo latou i te lotou manava‵se, kae ne fakamanuia malosi latou ne Ieova.


(Galatians 3:19, 24) Moreover, they would be given the opportunity to serve in association with that Messianic Seed as a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.—Romans 9:4, 5. 	 (Kalatia 3:19, 24) Kae ne avatu foki ki a latou te avanoaga ke tavini fakatasi mo te Fanau Faka-Mesia e pelā me se malo o faitaulaga mo se fenua tapu.—Loma 9:4, 5.


What was the situation of the Israelites at that time? 	 Se a te tulaga o te kau Isalaelu i te taimi tenā?


Acts 28:30, 31 tells us: “He remained for an entire two years in his own hired house, and he would kindly receive all those who came in to him, preaching the kingdom of God to them and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with the greatest freeness of speech, without hindrance.” 	 E fai mai penei te Galuega 28:30, 31: “Ne nofo a ia i tena fale ‵togi i tausaga e lua, kae talimalo faka‵lei atu a ia ki tino katoa kolā ne āsi atu ki a ia, kae talai atu te Malo o te Atua ki a latou kae akoako atu a mea e uiga ki te Aliki ko Iesu Keliso mo te saolotoga lasi ‵ki, kae seai foki se mea e fakalavelave atu ki a ia.”


Moreover, events are related in a factual and candid manner—even portraying some of Jesus’ disciples unfavorably. 	 E sili atu i ei, ne fakamatala mai a mea ‵tupu i se auala tonu mo te fakamaoni—ke oko foki eiloa ki te fakaasimaiga o mea sē ‵lei e uiga ki nisi soko o Iesu.


Note its practical advice on how to improve the quality of family life. 	 Ke mafaufau ki fakatakitakiga aogā kolā e fakaasi mai i ei e uiga ki te momeaakaga o te tulaga o te kāiga ke ‵lei.


19 Finally, consider the context of our theme scripture: “Wives be in subjection to [your] husbands.” 	 19 Nei la, ke mafau‵fau ki te tulaga o te tusi siki fakavae o te ‵tou mataupu: “A koutou e fāfine, ke faka‵logo koutou ki otou avaga.”


Some members refused to attend services if the minister they opposed was presiding. 	 Ne ita a nisi tino ma toe ‵kau atu ki te lotu māfai e takitaki te lotu ne te faifeau telā e ‵teke atu latou ki ei.


Artaxerxes Longimanus (Ezra 7:1) 475-24 B.C.E. 	 Aletaseta Longimanus (Esela 7:1) 475-424 T.L.M.


They certainly are! 	 Konā eiloa mea tāua!


How can a person cope with grief? 	 E mafai pefea o fakafesagai atu se tino ki te loto mafatia?


Thus the Law became their “tutor leading to Christ.”—Galatians 3:24. 	 Tela la, ne fai ei te Tulafono e pelā me e “takitaki ei ne ia [latou] ke oko ki te oko mai o Keliso.”—Kalatia 3:24.


Give me just what I need.” 	 Tela la, tuku mai fua a meakai e lava ei au.”


In both activities—preaching to the public and “ministering to one another”—we have the wonderful privilege of serving as an instrument in Jehovah’s hand.—Gal. 6:10. 	 Mai mea e lua konā—te talai atu ki tino mo te ‘tavini atu mō te ‵lei o nisi tino’—ko maua loa i ei ne tatou te tauliaga ke fai pelā me ne mea faigaluega a Ieova—Kalatia 6:10.


Because there are certain Bible accounts that may at first seem puzzling. 	 Me e isi ne tala i te Tusi Tapu kolā kāti e mafai o faka‵numi muamua mai ki a tatou.


The Bible book of Lamentations reveals how Jehovah viewed Jerusalem and the land of Judah after the Babylonians burned the city and laid the land desolate. 	 E fakaasi mai i te tusi ko Tagiga a Ielemia a te kilokiloga a Ieova ki Ielusalema mo te fenua o Iuta mai tua o te ‵sunuga mo te lepega ne te kau Papelonia a te fa‵kai.


3. (a) Who enjoy a favored relationship with Jehovah today? (b) What will be considered in this article? 	 3. (a) Ko oi e maua ne latou se fesokotakiga fakapito mo Ieova i aso nei? (e) Ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


Consider what Paul wrote in his second letter to Timothy: “You have closely followed my teaching, my course of life, . . . the sort of things that happened to me in Antioch [expulsion from the city], in Iconium [the attempted pelting with stones], in Lystra [the stoning], the sort of persecutions I have borne; and yet out of them all the Lord delivered me.”—2 Tim. 3:10, 11; Acts 13:50; 14:5, 19. 	 Ke mafaufau ki pati a Paulo i te lua o ana tusi ki a Timoteo: “Ko oti ne tautali faka‵lei atu koe i aku akoakoga, ki te auala e ola ei au, . . . e pelā eiloa mo mea ne ‵tupu ki a au i Anitioka, i Ikonio, i Lusa. Ne kufaki au i fakasauaga konei, kae ne fakasao eiloa au ne te Aliki mai mea katoa konā.”—2 Timo. 3:10, 11; Galu. 13:50; 14:5, 19.


(Philippians 4:6, 7) This God-given tranquillity enables us to remain calm and resolute in the face of extreme pressure, not yielding to doubt or fear. 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) A te tokagamalie telā e tuku mai ne te Atua e fai ne ia tatou ke toka faeloa kae tu ‵mautakitaki i taimi o fakalavelave faiga‵ta e aunoa mo te fakalotolotolua io me ko te mataku.


This means that before Solomon became king, he married a foreigner from an enemy nation that served idol gods. 	 E fakauiga i ei me mai mua o fai a Solomona mo tupu, ne avaga a ia ki se fafine mai fenua fakaa‵tea kolā e fai fili mo latou kae tapuaki foki ki atua ‵se.


Yes, lives were lost, but we can draw comfort from knowing that Noah and his family were saved through the Flood. 	 E tonu, ne ‵mate atu a tino e tokouke, kae e mafai o maua ne tatou se fakamafanafanaga me ne ‵sao eiloa a Noa mo tena kāiga i te Lolo.


(Ex. 31:18) Jehovah also used dictation when precise wording was crucial. 	 (Esoto 31:18) Kafai e tāua ‵ki ke fakaaoga fua a pati ‵tonu, e fai atu ne Ieova ki tino tusitala a pati kolā e ‵tau o fakaaoga.


• What evidence is there that we can rely on Jehovah? 	 6. Se a te akoakoga tāua e mafai o maua ne tatou mai te Salamo 37:1, 2? 7.


Even better, Jesus promised that in the last days of this system of things, he would gather his faithful disciples into a clearly identifiable Christian congregation that he would use to accomplish his will. 	 E se gata i ei, ne folafola mai foki a Iesu me i aso fakaoti o te olaga masei tenei, ka fakamaopoopo mai ne ia ana soko fakamaoni ki loto i se fakapotopotoga Kelisiano matea telā ka fakaaogā ne ia ke fakataunu ei tena loto.


John’s reason for writing to Gaius was not just to thank him. 	 Ne seki tusi atu fua a Ioane o fakafetai ki a Kaio.


Fearing God means doing things according to his arrangement.—2 Samuel 6:2-9; Numbers 4:15; 7:9. 	 A te uiga o te mataku ki te Atua ko te faiga o mea e ‵tusa mo tena fakatokaga.—2 Samuelu 6:2-9; Numela 4:15; 7:9.


(Psalm 37:2) Green new grass may look pretty, but the blades soon shrivel and die. 	 (Salamo 37:2) E mafai o gali te kilo atu ki mouku lauusiusi, kae e se leva ko magemage kae paku‵paku olotou lau.


What Does It Mean to Cherish Your Wife? 	 Se a te Uiga ke Fakapelepele Tau Avaga Fafine?


“Do you know how old I am?” I asked. 	 “E iloa ne koe me ko fia oku tausaga?” ne fesili atu au.


This will not occur as a result of human efforts but because of the intervention of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah in earth’s affairs. 	 Ka se tupu te mea tenei e pelā me ko te ikuga o taumafaiga a tino kae ona ko te saga mai o te Aliki Sili ko Ieova o fakatoka a mea i te lalolagi.


WHY DO WE HATE CRUELTY? 	 KAIA E TAKALIA‵LIA EI TATOU KI UIGA FAKASAUĀ?


Furthermore, Noah went down in Bible history as one who “walked with the true God. . . . 	 E se gata i ei, ne lauiloa a Noa i tala fakasolopito o te Tusi Tapu e pelā me se tino telā ne ‘sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua.


(Ps. 18:17-19, 48) Consider an example. 	 (Salamo 18:17-19, 48) Mafaufau la ki se fakaakoakoga.


20 Husbands who exercise a humble attitude like that of Jesus will likely have the cooperation and support of their wives. 	 20 A tāgata a‵vaga kolā e fakagalue ne latou te uiga loto maulalo e pelā mo Iesu ka mafai eiloa o ‵lago atu olotou avaga ki a latou.


2 All followers of Jesus need to imitate him by comforting those who mourn. 	 2 E ‵tau mo soko katoa o Iesu o fakaakoako atu ki a ia mai te fakamafanafana atu a latou kolā e fanoa‵noa.


Jehovah will rule as king to time indefinite, even forever.”—Exodus 15:1-19. 	 Ne a mea e tolu ka fai ne tino o Ieova māfai ko taua atu ki a latou? 15.


Young people in particular may find it reassuring to know that they can develop genuine faith in Jehovah God, no matter what their family members do. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi atu a te mea tenei ki talavou ke lavea ne latou me e mafai o ati aka ne latou a te fakatuanaki tonu ki a Ieova te Atua, faitalia a mea e fai ne tino o te kāiga.


(1 Kings 22:14, 19-23) It would seem, then, that Jehovah talked to Satan without an intermediary. 	 (1 Tupu 22:14, 19-23) Telā la, e foliga mai pelā me ne faipati atu eiloa a Ieova ki a Satani e aunoa mo se sokoga.


So often, people do what they have no intention of doing—all because of peer pressure or, as many say, because they fell into bad company, with disastrous results. 	 Tela la, e fai ne tino a mea kolā e seki fakamoe‵moe ke fai ne latou—ona ko fakamalosiga mai taugasoa, io me e pelā mo pati a tino e tokouke ona ko taugasoa ma‵sei.


Therefore, let us continue to laud Jehovah, like the heavenly creatures who exclaim: “You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.”—Rev. 4:11. 	 Tela la, ke na tumau tatou i te tavae atu ki a Ieova, e pelā mo agelu i te lagi kolā ne usu mai penei: “E ‵tau eiloa o avatu ki a koe, e Ieova, te motou Atua, te vikiga, te ‵malu, mo te malosi, me ne faite ne koe a mea katoa, kae ona ko tou loto ne ola mai ei a mea konā me ne faite ne koe latou.”—Fakaasiga 4:11.


12 At this point, it may be helpful to consider what might be viewed as a Bible parallel. 	 12 E mafai o fesoasoani mai a te mea tenei ke mafau‵fau tatou ki mea kolā kāti e tai ‵pau i te kilokiloga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


Jehovah listened to the suggestions of various spirit sons. 	 Ne fakalogologo eiloa a Ieova ki manatu o ana tama faka-te-agaga konā.


While depression may persist, how faith strengthening it is to know that we can cast all our anxiety upon our loving heavenly Father! 	 E tiga eiloa e loto vāi‵vāi tatou, e pefea te fakamalosi loto ke iloa atu me e mafai o fakamatala atu ki te ‵tou Tamana i te lagi a mea e manava‵se tatou ki ei!


What should we do if it is too difficult for us to overlook an offense committed against us? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou māfai e faigata ‵ki ke fakapuli ne tatou se mea ‵se a se tino ki a tatou?


Isaiah is not the only Bible book that foretells blessings for the future. 	 E se maua fua i te tusi ko Isaia a valoaga e uiga ki fakamanuiaga ka maua i aso mai mua.


The rooftop was also used for worship, both true and idolatrous. 	 Ne fakaaoga foki a te tuafale mo fai a tapuakiga ‵tonu mo tapuakiga fapaupau.


The Bible contains the thoughts of the almighty God that he had recorded for your benefit. 	 E aofia i te Tusi Tapu a mafaufauga o te Atua malosi katoatoa kolā ne fakamau ne ia mō te ‵lei o tatou.


2 The congregation is no mere social group. 	 2 E se fai te fakapotopotoga tenei e pelā me se potukau masani i te olaga.


During the twilight hours, he is walking down a street where an immoral woman is known to live. 	 I te afiafi, ne sasale atu a ia i te auala i tafa o se fale e nofo atu ei se fafine talitagata.


The chart on pages 19 to 22 gives the report of the activity of Jehovah’s Witnesses during the 2001 service year. 	 E fakaasi mai te itulau e 29 ki te 32 a te lipoti e uiga ki te galuega a Molimau a Ieova i te tausaga faka-te-taviniga ko te 2001.


Malachi 4:1 foretells: “‘Look! the day is coming that is burning like the furnace, and all the presumptuous ones and all those doing wickedness must become as stubble. 	 E ‵valo mai a te Malaki 4:1, penei: “Muna a te Aliki Tafasili i te Malosi penei, ‘Ko pili o oko mai te aso e sunu ei a tino ma‵sei mo tino fakamata‵mata pela me ne kaiga.


(Philippians 2:25-30; 4:18) We are not told whether Epaphroditus was an elder or a ministerial servant. 	 (Filipi 2:25-30; 4:18) Ne seki fai mai ki a tatou me ko Epafeloti se toeaina io me se tavini fakafaifeau.


The psalmist sang: “Look! 	 Ne usu mai te faisalamo: “Kiloke!


As she would have encouraged us to do, we immersed ourselves in our new work. 	 E pelā mo te mea ne fakamalosi mai a ia ke fai ne māua, ne fakalave‵lave malosi eiloa māua i te mā galuega fou.


The government views such customary marriage as valid, legal, and binding. 	 E talia ne te malo, mo te tulafono a vaegā fakaipoipoga penei.


However, the Devil also ensnares some who have accepted the Kingdom message. 	 E ui i ei, ne malei foki ne te Tiapolo a nisi tino kolā ne talia ne latou a te fekau o te Malo.


The wrongdoer would be disfellowshipped if he did not display godly repentance and the determination never to view pornography again. 	 E ‵tau o fakatea te tino agasala māfai e se fakaasi mai te salamō tonu e pelā foki mo se fakaikuga ke se toe onoono a ia ki mea penā.


Remember, you will not be his teacher forever. 	 Masaua la, ka se fai koe mo fai tena faiakoga ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.


7 The very first instruction Jesus gave to his disciples after instituting the Memorial of his death was something new. 	 7 A te fakatonuga muamua eiloa ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki ana soko mai tua o te Fakamanatuga o tena mate se mea fou.


at work? 	 i te galuega?


(Romans 3:23) So to safeguard our position as Jehovah’s servants, we must have the attitude of the apostle Paul, who said that “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners,” and then he added: “Of these I am foremost.”—1 Timothy 1:15. 	 (Loma 3:23) Telā la, ko te mea ke puipui te ‵tou tulaga e pelā ne tavini a Ieova, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou te kilokiloga a te apositolo ko Paulo, i ana pati: “A Keliso Iesu ne vau ki te lalolagi o fakaola a tino agasala,” kae toe fakaopoopo mai tou tagata: “Ka ko au te tino tafa sili i te masei i a latou.”—1 Timoteo 1:15.


5 Paul knew that handling God’s Word properly involved more than quoting from it. 	 5 Ne iloa ne Paulo me e uke atu a mea e aofia i te akoako tonu atu o te Muna a te Atua i lō te faitau fua ki ei.


This transformation was beautifully foretold in a Bible prophecy. 	 Ne ‵valo faka‵lei mai te ‵fuliga tenei i se valoaga i te Tusi Tapu.


ATTITUDE makes a big difference in life. 	 ETĀUA ‵ki a uiga o tino i te olaga nei.


We understand that Jehovah wants us to respect governmental authorities. 	 E malama‵lama tatou me e manako a Ieova ke āva tatou ki tino pule o malo.


Listen to what Jehovah tells them: “See, you people, among the nations, and look on, and stare in amazement at one another.” 	 Fakalogo mai ki pati konei a Ieova ki a latou: “Onoono faka‵lei ki malo kona i otou feitu, me ka ofo koutou i mea e lavea ne koutou.”


(Hebrews 9:22) Paul made it clear that the required sacrifices did not turn the Israelites into perfect, sinless humans. 	 (Epelu 9:22) E fakamautinoa mai ne Paulo me e seki fai ne taulaga konei ke ‵lei katoatoa a tino Isalaelu.


To remain morally chaste, what must we do? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau mo tatou o fai ko te mea ke tumau tatou i amioga ‵lei?


The critic would be claiming that his brother could not see matters clearly enough so as to render acceptable judgments. 	 E fai atu te tino fia amiotonu me e se mafai o lavea faka‵lei ne tena taina a mea ke fai ei ne ia a fakamasinoga ‵lei.


We practice mercy by treating others impartially. 	 E fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa ‵nau mai te fai faka‵lei ki nisi tino e aunoa mo te fakailoga tino.


Evidence From John’s Gospel 	 Fakamaoniga Mai te Evagelia a Ioane


Because such individuals dishonor God and cause harm to others by their lawless practices. 	 Me e fakamasiasi ne vaegā tino penā a te Atua kae fakalogo‵mae ne latou a nisi tino e auala i olotou faifaiga ofa tulafono.


At that convention and at subsequent ones, there have been numerous flashes of spiritual light. (Psalm 97:11) How grateful we are that our path “is like the bright light that is getting lighter and lighter”! 	 (Salamo 97:11) Ko oko eiloa i te fia‵fia o tatou me i te ‵tou auala “e pela mo te la e kamata o fanake, e gasolosolo malie eiloa o vau te mainaga”!


Our attitude toward the information we receive by means of these provisions also has a bearing on our spiritual condition. 	 A ‵tou kilokiloga ki fakamatalaga kolā e maua ne tatou e auala i fakatokaga konei e pokotia malosi i ei te ‵tou tulaga faka-te-agaga.


What does it mean to be compassionate? 	 Se a te uiga o te alofa atafai?


See the connection between your futile labor in the fields and the desolate state of my house of worship.’ 	 Onoono aka la ki te pogai e se aogā ei otou fi‵taga ne fai ki otou fatoaga me e masei a foliga o toku fale tapuaki.’


14 Never allow temptations to make you forget Jehovah. 	 14 Ke mo a e talia a tofotofoga ke fakapuli ei ne koe a Ieova.


4 A slave has been defined as “a person who is the legal property of another or others and is bound to absolute obedience.” 	 4 A te pologa ko te “tino telā ne ‵togi ne te suā tino mo fai sena kope totino kae e ‵tau o fakalogo katoatoa a ia ki so se fakatonuga.”


The three steps Jesus outlined here are applicable only where these conditions exist. 	 A mea e tolu kolā ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu e aoga fua māfai e ‵sae aka a tulaga konei.


Misled by her persuasiveness and seduced by the smoothness of her lips, he goes after her, like a bull that comes to the slaughter. 	 Ona ko fakamalosiga mo takolekolega a te fafine tenā, ne takitaki‵segina ei tou tagata kae ne tautali atu i tua o te fafine tenā, e pelā me se pulumakau ko ave o ta.


By reflecting on its words about the brevity of life, we should become more keenly aware of the need for divine guidance in counting our days. 	 E ‵tau o momea aka te ‵tou matapula‵pula ki te takitakiga a te Atua māfai ko mafaufau ‵mafa tatou ki te fakamatalaga i ei e uiga ki te toetoe o ‵tou olaga.


Then, in the peaceful new world of God’s making, billions who are now asleep in death will open their eyes. 	 Ka toe ‵pula mai ei a mata o te fia piliona o tino kolā ko ‵moe i te mate, i te lalolagi fou kae filemu a te Atua.


But Jehovah hates the course of treachery, whether it is directed toward him or toward those who love and serve him. 3. 	 Kae e takalialia a Ieova ki tino kolā e ofa olotou feagaiga, faitalia me ne fai ‵tonu atu ki a ia io me ko tino kolā e a‵lofa kae tavini atu ki a ia.


James, the half brother of Jesus and one of the principal men of the congregation in Jerusalem, urged fellow Christians: “Openly confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may get healed.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a te āfa taina o Iesu, ko Iakopo, se tokotasi telā ne aofia i tagata kolā ne takitaki ne latou a te fakapotopotoga i Ielusalema, ki taina Kelisiano, penei: “Tela la, ke fakatau fakaasi otou agasala, kae ‵talo foki te suā tino mō te suā tino, ko te mea ke ma‵losi koutou mai otou ma‵saki.”


They will enhance our understanding of the Memorial, which we will be commemorating this year on Thursday, April 9, after sundown. 	 Ka fai foki i ei ke maina faka‵lei tatou i te uiga o te Fakamanatuga telā ka fakamanatu ne tatou i te tausaga nei i te Aso Fa, Apelila 9, māfai ko oti ne tō te mata o te lā.


(Job 1:6; 2:1) How do we know? 	 (Iopu 1:6; 2:1) E iloa pefea ne tatou?


Similarly, the heart should be prepared, or made ready, so that it is more receptive to the Word of God. 	 E penā foki te loto, e ‵tau o fakatoka, io me e fai ke toka, ko te mea ke taliagofie a te Muna a te Atua.


THE Bible book of Acts preserves the exciting account of how the early Christians responded to Jesus’ prophecy that the good news of the Kingdom would be preached throughout the inhabited earth. 	 E FAKAMATALA mai i te tusi ko Galuega i te Tusi Tapu, a tala ‵gali e uiga ki te auala ne ‵saga atu ei a Kelisiano i aso mua ki te valoaga a Iesu, me ka folafola atu a te tala ‵lei o te Malo ki te lalolagi kātoa.


Philosophers later argued that the souls of the dead did not descend into a dark underworld but actually ascended to a higher spirit realm. 	 Ne kinau fakamuli mai a nisi faiakoga me e se olo atu a agaga o tino ‵mate ki se koga pouli i te lalolagi i lalo o te laukele kae e olo ‵tonu atu eiloa ki se koga o agaga telā e maluga atu.


You can do that in the ministry as well as at school. 	 E mafai o fai ne koe te mea tenā i te galuega talai penā foki i te akoga.


To what, then, was Jesus referring when he spoke of a person’s being thrown “into hell”? 	 Se a la te mea ne fakauiga Iesu ki ei i ana pati e uiga ki se tino e “‵pei atu ki seoli”?


Antonio fell sick and was released. 	 Ne masaki a Antonio kae ne fakasaoloto ei a ia.


(Eph. 4:11, 12) If we hope to live forever on the Paradise earth, we too must speak the truth, thereby contributing to the unity of our worldwide brotherhood. 	 (Efeso 4:11, 12) Kafai e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi Palataiso, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o fai‵pati ki te mea tonu, ko te mea ke ‵lago atu tatou ki te ‵kau fakatasi o ‵tou taina i te lalolagi kātoa.


15 The third type of soil, the one with thorns, especially deserves our attention because in some ways it is similar to the fine soil. 	 15 E ‵tau o ‵saga malosi atu tatou ki te tolu o laukele telā e ola ei a lakau makai‵kai me e tai ‵pau mo te laukele ola ‵lei i nisi feitu.


Similarly, many of us have moments in our past that we recall with some degree of shame, moments when fear caught us by surprise and kept us from standing as boldly for the truth as we would have liked. 	 E tai ‵pau mo te tokoukega o tatou me e isi ne taimi e ‵ma ei tatou māfai e masaua ne tatou a mea kolā ne ‵tupu i aso ko ‵teka, taimi ne fakapulele mai ei te mataku kae ne taofi aka ei tatou ke se ‵tu ‵mautakitaki mo te loto toa i te munatonu e pelā mo mea kolā e ma‵nako tatou ki ei.


These members of Christendom are not the only ones who have hoped and prayed for the coming of God’s Kingdom. 	 A tino o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se konei, e se ko tino fua kolā e fakamoe‵moe kae ‵talo atu mō te oko mai o te Malo o te Atua.


The same is true today. 	 Kae penā foki eiloa i aso nei.


(Gen. 37:33, 34) Jehovah does not react to situations exactly as imperfect humans do. 	 (Kenese 37:33, 34) E se saga atu a Ieova ki tulaga kolā e ‵saga atu ki ei a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


14 Christian parents realize that a child’s upbringing entails more than providing for his material needs. 	 14 E malamalama a mātua me e uke atu a mea e aofia i te putiakaga o se tamaliki i lō te tausi atu fua ki ana manakoga faka-te-foitino.


He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. 	 Ne maua ne ia te masaki ko te polepole.


Thus, elders need to cultivate humility and work together as a unified body. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o ati aka ne toeaina a te loto maulalo kae ga‵lue fakatasi e pelā me se foitino e tasi.


(Hebrews 13:4) The expression “marriage bed” denotes sexual intercourse between a man and a woman legally married to each other. 	 (Epelu 13:4, Tusi Paia, Samoa) A te tugāpati ko te “lā moega” e fakauiga loa ki faifaiga fakatauavaga i te vā o se tagata mo se fafine kolā ko oti ne fakaipoipo i te tulafono.


“She encouraged us children always to be respectful to him. 	 “Ne fakamalosi ne ia matou, tamaliki, ke fakaasi atu faeloa te āva ki tou tagata.


Furthermore, we can reason that Jehovah, being a God of love, would not knowingly and cruelly predetermine that rebellion—with all its sad consequences—should take place. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o fai atu tatou me ona la ko Ieova se Atua alofa, e se mafai o fakaiku aka ne ia mo te iloa tonu kae i se auala sē ‵lei foki ke tupu te ‵tekeatuga tenā mo mea fakafanoanoa katoa kolā ka iku mai i ei.


Moses said: “Excuse me, Jehovah, but I am not a fluent speaker, neither since yesterday nor since before that.” 	 Ne fai atu a Mose: “Te Aliki, sa ugagina au. I te taimi ne kamata ei koe o faipati mai ki a au ke oko ki te taimi nei, e seki lagona eiloa ne au se mafuliga ki taku faipati. Taku faipati e se ‵lei kae tuai.”


As stated above, Jesus willingly came “to give his life a ransom.” 	 E pelā mo te fakaasiga i luga nei, ne vau a Iesu mo te lotomalie “ke tuku atu tena ola mo fai te togiola.”


(Read Proverbs 15:28; 17:27.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 15:28; 17:27.)


9 Why “cover over the mustache”? 	 9 Kaia e ‵tau ei o “sē fakaasi atu ne latou olotou talafa”?


What did Malachi prophesy concerning God’s temple, and how did this start to be fulfilled? 	 Se a te valoaga a Malaki e uiga ki te faletapu o te Atua, kae ne kamata anafea o fakataunu a te mea tenei?


(Luke 6:12-16) For the next two years, he was especially close to the 12, teaching them both by word and by example. 	 (Luka 6:12-16) I te lua tausaga mai tua ifo, ne ‵pili ‵ki tena fesokotakiga mo te toko 12 konā, kae ne akoako ne ia latou e auala i ana pati mo ana fakaakoakoga.


How well do you know God? 	 E pefea te iloa ‵lei ne koe te Atua?


How are the anointed baptized into Christ’s death? 	 E papatiso pefea a tino fakaekegina ki te mate o Keliso?


The fact is that Satan the Devil is eager for us to believe that Jehovah neither loves us nor values us. 	 A te tonuga loa, e manako malosi a Satani te Tiapolo ke tali‵tonu tatou me e sē alofa kae sē fakatāua ne Ieova a tatou.


How were they able to solve the problem? 	 Ne mafai pefea ne lāua o faka‵lei aka te lā fakalavelave?


We want to be supermoms and superwives. 	 E ma‵nako matou ke fai mo fai ne toe mātua ‵lei mo toe avaga ‵lei.


By working along with fellow publishers in the ministry and by making shepherding visits, they also strengthen the weak hands of those who are anxious at heart.—Read Isaiah 35:3, 4. 	 Mai te ga‵lue fakatasi mo tino talai i te galuega talai mo te faiga o asiga fakamalosi loto e pelā me ne tausi mamoe, e fakamalosi foki ne latou a lima o latou kolā ko vāi‵vai ona ko te manava‵se.—Faitau te Isaia 35:3, 4.


What security that will bring—no locks, no bars, nothing that will mar complete trust and happiness!—Isaiah 65:20; Micah 4:4; 2 Peter 3:13. 20, 21. (a) Who are “the meek” of Psalm 37:11, and where do they find an “abundance of peace”? (b) What blessings will be ours if we imitate the Greater David? 	 Ka sē fuafuagina eiloa te tokagamalie telā ka maua atu i konā—sē toe ai ne ‵loka, ne ‵pui, sē toe ai se mea telā e fakamasei ei te ‵tou loto tali‵tonu mo te fiafia katoatoa!—Isaia 65:20; Mika 4:4; 2 Petelu 3:13.


“See,” he pleaded, “you [Jehovah] are saying to me, ‘Lead this people up [from Egypt]’ . . . 	 Ne akai atu a ia: “E tonu me ko oti ne fai mai koe [Ieova] ki a au, me ka takitaki ne au a tino konei ki te fenua tenā [mai i Aikupito] . . .


Parents today can set such an example for their children. 	 E mafai ne mātua i aso nei o fakatoka ne latou se fakaakoakoga penā mō olotou tama‵liki.


By using the general term “a man” instead of the name Job, Satan brought into the arena of doubt the integrity of every human. 	 Ne fakaaogā ne ia te tugāpati ko “te tagata” i lō te fakasino atu fua ki a Iopu, kae ne fakafesiligina ei ne Satani te fakamaoni o tino katoa.


(2 Cor. 1:8-10) Yet, Paul had no morbid fear for his life. 	 (2 Koli. 1:8-10) E ui i ei, e seai eiloa se manavase o Paulo ki tena ola.


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What balanced position on taxation did Jesus recommend? 	 Se a te faifaiga paleni o te faiga o lafoga ne fakasae aka ne Iesu?


Either way, the effect is negative. 	 Faitalia me se a te auala e fakaaoga ei ne tatou, e se ‵lei faeloa a te ikuga.


Jehovah’s angel stopped Abraham just in time. 	 Kae ne taofi eiloa ne te agelu a Ieova a Apelaamo.


(Ruth 2:4) In obedience to the Law, Boaz made sure that in his field, gleanings were left for the afflicted and poor. 	 (Luta 2:4) I te tautali atu ki te Tulafono, ne fakamautinoa aka ne Poasa me e isi eiloa ne fuataga mai tena fatoaga e ‵toe ke puke ne tino fakaa‵lofa mo tino ma‵tiva.


Our allegiance belongs to Jehovah God and his arrangement. 	 E ‵tau o faka‵logo katoatoa tatou ki a Ieova te Atua mo tena fakatokaga.


LAST year, the Governing Body announced an adjustment to the congregation meeting schedule that allows more time for Bible study and discussion as a family. 	 I TE tausaga ko teka, ne faka‵pula mai ne te Potukau Pule se fakamafuliga ki te fakatokaga o fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga telā e maua ei a taimi e uke atu mō sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu mo sau‵talaga e pelā me se kāiga.


God chose not to act against the rebels immediately. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne te Atua ke se fai fakavave ne ia se mea ki tino ‵teke konā.


Jesus was aware of this shameful strategy, so during his final meal with the apostles, he asked them to get some swords. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne Iesu a te palani matagā tenei, tela la, i tena toe ‵kaiga fakatasi mo ana apositolo, ne fakamolemole atu a ia ke aumai ne pelu.


How should reflecting on Jehovah’s great and praiseworthy deeds affect us? 	 E se mafai o taofi aka ne se tino telā e maua ne ia te loto talitonu, tena ‵kau fakatasi atu ki te maopoopoga o tino kolā e tavae atu ki a Ieova, i ne? Ikai, e se mafai!


(Matthew 20:29-34) Jesus perfectly reflected his Father’s feelings about suffering. 	 (Mataio 20:29-34, Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Tuvalu) Ne fakaata katoatoa mai i a Iesu a lagonaga o tena Tamana e uiga ki logo‵maega.


The Bible Assures Us of God’s Love 	 E Fakamautinoa Mai ne te Tusi Tapu me i te Atua e Alofa


14 At any given time, some of our brothers are experiencing persecution. 	 14 E isi ne nisi taina o tatou e fe‵paki faeloa mo fakasauaga i so se taimi.


It is also good for each member of the family to have a Bible, a songbook, and a copy of the publication being used for the Scriptural discussion. 	 Se mea ‵lei ke maua ne tino takitokotasi i te kāiga olotou kopi o te Tusi Tapu, se tusi pese, mo se kopi foki o te tusi telā ka fakavae ki ei te sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu.


Perhaps we desire to live by the Ten Commandments or by some other standard of conduct, but like it or not, we all fall short. 	 Kāti e ma‵nako tatou ke ola e ‵tusa mo Tulafono e Sefulu io me ko nisi tulaga i mea tau amioga, kae faitalia me fai penā io me ikai, a tatou katoa ne tino agasala.


(2 Cor. 8:18, 19; 12:18) When Paul was first imprisoned in Rome, he had the trustworthy emissary Tychicus carry letters to fellow believers in Ephesus and Colossae. 	 (2 Kolinito 8:18, 19; 12:18) I te taimi muamua ne ‵pei atu ei a Paulo ki te falepuipui i Loma, ne fakaaogā eiloa ne ia te sui fakatuagagina tenei ko Tukasi ke avatu ne ia a tusi ki taina tali‵tonu i Efeso mo Kolose.


Our boys have grown up rubbing shoulders with people who love Jehovah, and they now see that serving God is an enjoyable way of life.” 	 Ne fai taugasoa eiloa ma tama‵liki mo tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a Ieova ke oko ki te taimi ko ma‵tua ei, kae ko lavea foki nei ne laua me se mea fakafiafia i te olaga ke tavini atu ki te Atua.”


In addition, Jehovah blessed Paul with visions and the gift of speaking in foreign tongues. 	 Kae ne fakamanuia atu a Ieova ki a Paulo i te avatuga ki a ia a fakaasiga mo te meaalofa ke faipati a ia ki ‵gana fakaa‵tea.


(Gal. 5:22) The Bible does not say that Jehovah has or needs faith. 	 (Kala. 5:22) E se fai mai te Tusi Tapu me i a Ieova e fakatuanaki io me manako ki te fakatuanaki.


Since then, Aaron has enjoyed pioneering, working with others in connection with disaster relief, and preaching in a foreign land. 	 Mai konā, ne fiafia a Aaron o paenia, ga‵lue fakatasi mo nisi tino i te matagaluega mō fakalavelave ‵tupu o te natula, kae talai atu i se fenua fakaa‵tea.


We need to discern the practical lessons found in the pages of the Bible and be motivated to apply them in our life. 	 E ‵tau o malamalama tatou i akoakoga aoga e maua ne tatou mai te Tusi Tapu kae fakamalosigina ke fakagalue ne tatou i ‵tou olaga.


(Matt. 6:33) You will experience the increased happiness that comes from giving to others. 	 (Mata. 6:33) Ka lasi foki te fiafia e maua ne koe mai te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino.


A SPECIAL MONTH 	 SE MASINA FAKAPITO


(Mark 2:15) Sadly, most Pharisees failed to see in such ones what Jesus saw. 	 (Male. 2:15) Se mea fakafanoanoa me ne fakata‵mala a te tokoukega o Falesaio ke lavea atu i tino penā a mea ne lavea ne Iesu.


If possible, try pioneering together, even if your circumstances allow you to do it only for one month or one year. 	 Kafai e mafai, taumafai o paenia fakatasi, faitalia me e mafai ne koe o fai penā mō se masina io me se tausaga e tasi.


Why was I picked? 	 Kaia ne filifili ei au?


10. (a) When was justice meted out in the first century? (b) When and how will justice be done for God’s servants today? 	 10. (a) Ko te taimi fea ne fai ei te fakamasinoga i te senitenali muamua? (e) I te taimi fea kae i te auala fea foki ka fai ei te fakamasinoga mō tavini a te Atua i aso nei?


Young Ones—What Will You Do With Your Life? 	 Talavou—ne A Mea Ka Fai Ne Koutou Ki Otou Olaga?


(Revelation 18:4, 5) Those who desired to serve Jehovah began to be cleansed of vestiges of false religion and commenced preaching the good news of the established Kingdom worldwide, a work to be completed before the end of this wicked system of things.—Matthew 24:14. 	 (Fakaasiga 18:4, 5) A tino kolā ne fia tavini atu ki a Ieova ne faka‵ma mai so se faifaiga a lotu ‵se. Oti aka loa, ne kamata ei latou o talai atu te tala ‵lei o te Malo telā ko oti ne fakatu aka ki te lalolagi kātoa, se galuega telā e ‵tau o fakaoti mai mua o te gataga o te lalolagi masei tenei.—Mataio 24:14.


Paul explained: “It is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his [God’s] undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus.”—Rom. 3:23, 24. 	 Ne fakamatala mai a Paulo: “Me e taku amiotonugina latou e pelā me se meaalofa, ona ko tena alofa tauanoa e auala i te fakasaolotoga telā ne ‵togi ki te togiola a Keliso Iesu.”—Loma 3:23, 24.


Nevertheless, at times, misunderstandings may lead to some tension among members of the congregation. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā e mafai o iku atu a te fakauiga ‵se o nisi mea ki nai fakalavelave i va o tino o te fakapotopotoga.


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What is the best way to prepare for persecution, and why? 	 Se a te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke fakatoka mō fakasauaga, kae kaia?


18 Without a doubt, therefore, each one of us needs to be willing to wait, to show a patient attitude. 	 18 Tela la, e aunoa mo te fakalotolotolua, e ‵tau mo tatou taki tokotasi o loto fia‵fia o faka‵tali, kae ke fakaasi atu te uiga ko te kufaki.


Is it any wonder that he preached a message that would affect the lives of millions around the world? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o ofo tatou me ne talai atu ne ia se fekau telā ne mafai o pokotia i ei a ola o te fia miliona o tino i te lalolagi kātoa?


(Genesis 9:3, 4) Some Jews interpret that to mean that humans were not to eat flesh or blood of an animal that was still alive. 	 (Kenese 9:3, 4) Ne fakauiga ne nisi tino Iutaia a te mea tenā me e se ‵tau mo tino o kai ki ‵kano io me ko toto o manu kolā koi ola.


7 It is the course of wisdom to heed what the Originator of marriage has to say on the matter of selecting a mate. 	 7 E ‵poto tatou mafai e faka‵logo tatou ki mea kolā e fakamatala mai ne te Atua telā ne kamata ne ia te faiga o te fakaipoipoga e uiga ki te filifiliga o se avaga.


Yet, things did not work out that way. 	 Kae ne seki ‵tupu eiloa a mea i te auala tenā.


Answers to what questions will now be considered? 	 Ne a fesili ka sau‵tala nei tatou ki ei?


How will the concluding words of Psalm 112 be fulfilled? 	 Ka fakataunu pefea a pati fakaoti i te Salamo e 112?


(Matthew 6:26) Nevertheless, Jehovah lives beyond the atmosphere. 	 (Mataio 6:26, Tusi Paia, Samoa) Kae e nofo eiloa a Ieova mai luga atu o te vanimonimo.


The Bible took away his desire to fight, and he started to heal his sorrow, grief, hatred, and bitterness. 	 Ne ave keatea ne te Tusi Tapu tena manakoga ke taua atu kae ne kamata o ‵lei tena fanoanoa, logo‵mae, takalialia mo te kaitaua.


(Genesis 5:29) After the Flood, Jehovah blessed Noah and his sons, stating His purpose that they fill the earth. 	 (Kenese 5:29) Ne fakamanuia ne Ieova a Noa mo tena kāiga mai tua o te Lolo, mai te faiatuga o tena fuafuaga ke faka‵fonu te lalolagi.


Even though a farmer works hard to plant his crop, he has no control over the weather or the growth of the plants. 	 Faitalia me e galue malosi a te tino ‵toki lakau o ‵toki ana fuaga, e se mafai o pule a ia i te tau o te aso io me ko te olaakaga o te lakau.


15 Granted, it is not easy for us imperfect humans to live up to our dedication to our perfect God, Jehovah. 	 15 A te ‵tonuga loa, e se faigofie ki a tatou tino sē ‵lei katoatoa ke ola e ‵tusa mo ‵tou tukuatuga ki te ‵tou Atua ‵lei katoatoa, ko Ieova.


Would you not have much more confidence that he could help you? 	 E mata, ka sē momea aka tou loto talitonu me e mafai eiloa o fesoasoani atu tou tagata ki a koe?


When we face unexpected challenges or when we are anxious over family problems, we can certainly learn from her example of faithful endurance.—Hebrews 10:36. 	 Kafai e fe‵paki tatou mo tofotofoga faiga‵ta io me manava‵se tatou ki fakalavelave faka-te-kāiga, e mafai eiloa o tauloto tatou mai tena fakaakoakoga e uiga ki te loto kufaki mo te fakamaoni.—Epelu 10:36.


(3) At that time, the life-saving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. 	 (3) I te taimi tenā, a fakatonuga kolā e maua ne tatou mai te fakapotopotoga a Ieova e ‵sao ei tatou e foliga mai pelā me e se aoga i te kilokiloga a tino.


The prophet Isaiah has provided an example of the attitude that we should cultivate. 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ne te pelofeta ko Isaia se fakaakoakoga e uiga ki te kilokiloga e ‵tau o ati aka ne tatou.


Jehovah’s Witnesses have made an extensive study of the Holy Scriptures, which has helped them to understand what the commands of God and Jesus are. 	 Ko oti ne sukesuke ‵loto a Molimau a Ieova ki te Tusi Tapu, kae ne fesoasoani atu i ei ke iloa ne latou a fakatonuga a te Atua mo Iesu.


I have conquered the world.”—JOHN 16:33. 	 Ko oti ne fakatakavale ne au a te lalolagi!” —IOANE 16:33, TUSITAPU TAULOTO.


We also donate to support those caring for the work at world headquarters and at branch offices around the earth. 	 A tatou foki e fai meaalofa ke ‵lago atu ki a latou kolā e fai te galuega i te ‵tou laumua e pelā foki mo ofisa lagolago i te lalolagi kātoa.


(1 Timothy 6:17) To help Timothy keep his eye on spiritual goals, Paul encouraged him, saying: “No man serving as a soldier involves himself in the commercial businesses of life, in order that he may gain the approval of the one who enrolled him as a soldier.” (2 Timothy 2:4) A soldier on active duty cannot afford to be distracted by civilian pursuits. 	 (1 Timoteo 6:17) I te fesoasoani atu ki a Timoteo ke tumau i te saga tonu atu ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki a ia: “A te sotia fakamaoni, e manako o fakafiafia ne ia tona pule; tela la, e se fia ‵po a ia ki te olaga faka te fenua.” (2 Timoteo 2:4) A te sotia telā e matapulapula ki tena tiute e se mafai o manumalo māfai e saga atu ki mea o te olaga masani.


THE THREAT: External threats such as decay and opposition have not destroyed the Bible. 	 TE MEA FAKAMATAKU: Ne seki mafai o fakamasei aka a te Tusi Tapu ne te pala io me ko ‵tekemaiga mai tino.


(Matthew 24:14; Romans 1:20) Moreover, in this way we all have a share—directly or indirectly—in the making of new disciples who swell the chorus of praise to Jehovah God. 	 (Mataio 24:14; Loma 1:20) Tela la, i te auala tenei e fai ei ‵tou tusaga katoa—i auala kese‵kese—i te faiga o soko fou e faka‵fonu ki ei te kau fai pese telā e ‵viki atu ki a Ieova te Atua.


The quality of patience will be considered in a future article in this series on “the fruitage of the spirit.” 	 Ka sau‵tala tatou ki te uiga ko te kufaki i mataupu fakasolo e uiga ki “fuataga o te agaga tapu.”


7 If we worship Jehovah in an unhypocritical and upright way, we will be recipients of his loving-kindness, or loyal love. 	 7 Kafai e tapuaki atu tatou ki a Ieova i se auala se fakaloiloi, ka maua ne tatou tena alofa atafai, io me ko tena alofa fakamaoni.


This aroused Grace’s curiosity. 	 Ne fai i ei ke fia iloa ne Grace a mea e uke e uiga ki ei.


Doing so helps you to understand “the deep things of God.” (1 Cor. 2:10) There are also benefits from regularly making comments. 	 A te faiga tenā e fesoasoani atu ke malamalama koe i “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua.” (1 Kolinito 2:10) E isi foki ne mea aoga e maua mai i te faiga faeloa o tali.


Later, he began serving as a pioneer. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne tavini atu a ia e pelā me se paenia.


• a mediator? 	 • se sokoga?


15 God’s word of truth is likened to water that cleanses. 	 15 A te munatonu a te Atua e fakatusa ki te vai telā e faka‵ma.


Then he came in and closed the door behind them both and began to pray to Jehovah. 	 Ne pono atu ne ia a te mataloa, kae talo atu ki te Aliki.


I did so in Lakselv. 	 Ne galue au penā i Lakselv.


Gomer’s adulterous conduct illustrated what? 	 Se a te mea ne fakaata mai i faifaiga finalalolagi a Komeli?


They are a part of the spiritual food provided by “the faithful and discreet slave.”—Matt. 24:45. 	 E fai eiloa mo vaega o mea‵kai faka-te-agaga kolā e tuku mai ne “te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.”—Mata. 24:45.


When Israel came under foreign domination, non-Israelite rulers appointed and removed Jewish high priests at will. 	 I te taimi ne nofo ei a Isalaelu mai lalo o pulega a fenua fakaa‵tea, a tino pule kolā e se ne tino Isalaelu ne fakasopo kae tapale ne latou a faitaulaga sili Iutaia e tusa mo olotou manakoga.


Then he reads verse 15 in an undertone. 	 Oti aka, faitau ei tou tagata ki te fuaiupu e 15 i se leo malalo.


Unlike those in the world around them, they looked to Jehovah for guidance and obeyed his direction. 	 E ‵kese mai mo tino i lā tafa, ne ‵kilo atu laua ki a Ieova mō se fakatakitakiga kae faka‵logo foki ki tena takitakiga.


What assignment did a prophet from Judah receive? 	 Se a te tofiga ne maua ne se pelofeta mai i Iuta?


(2 Timothy 3:1-5) Now is not the time to slacken the hand but to ‘keep on holding fast what we have.’ 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) E se tenei te taimi ke fakavāi‵vāi ei tatou kae e ‵tau o ‘tausi faka‵lei a te mea ko maua ne tatou.’


Some are shy and fear that conversation would lag or that guests might not feel entertained. 	 A nisi e mata ‵mā kae ma‵taku ma fai se sau‵talaga io me ka se mafai o fakafia‵fia a mālō.


Like Abner, Absalom sought to kill David, even though he knew that Jehovah had appointed David as Israel’s king.—2 Sam. 15:13, 14; 17:1-4. 	 E pelā mo Apinelu, ne taumafai a Apisaloma o tamate a Tavita, e ui i ei ne iloa ne ia me ne filifili aka ne Ieova a Tavita ke fai mo tupu o Isalaelu.—2 Samu. 15:13, 14; 17:1-4.


His trials would reach an agonizing climax on the torture stake. 	 Ka iku atu ana tofotofoga ki tena mate fakalogo‵mae i luga i te sataulo.


Learning God’s values as expressed in the Bible has helped many to root out of their hearts racism, prejudice, and hatred. 	 A te tauloto ki mea tāua e uiga ki te Atua, kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e fesoasoani atu ei ki tino e tokouke ke tapale keatea mai i olotou loto a uiga ko te loto fenua, fakailoga tino, mo te takalialia ki nisi tino.


As there were Flood survivors, so there will be those who survive the end of the present system of things. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te ‵sao o tino i te Lolo, ka ‵sao foki a nisi tino i te gataga o te olaga masei tenei.


When Faced With a Disagreement 	 Māfai e se Lotoma‵lie Laua ki se Mea


The answer to that question can be known only because the Creator has revealed it through the Holy Scriptures. 	 E mafai fua o iloa a te tali ki te fesili tenā ona ko te mea ne fakaasi mai ne te Mafuaga e auala i te Tusi Tapu.


[Blurb on page 8] 	 [Fakamatalaga Taua e 12]


They may ask you why you have chosen to follow this course and question you about what you believe. 	 Kāti e fia iloa ne latou te pogai ne filifili ei ne koe ke tautali atu i te auala tenei kae ka fia iloa ne latou ou tailtonuga.


Today, Satan and the demons influence people’s thinking through movies, books, and electronic games that promote occult practices. 	 I aso nei, e fakamalosi ne Satani mo ana temoni a mafaufauga o tino e auala i ata, tusi, mo tafaoga i vitio kolā e fakamalosi aka ei a faifaiga faivailakau.


His wife, having listened to the conversation, cried out, “Do not leave without me!” 	 Ne fakalogologo atu tena avaga ki te sau‵talaga tenā, kae ne kalaga atu penei, “Au foki e fia fanatu!”


“God himself will be with them,” says the Bible. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu, “A te Atua ka fakatasi eiloa mo latou kae ka fai a ia mo olotou Atua.


(Acts 2:4-11) Next, the territory expanded to the Samaritans. 	 (Galu. 2:4-11) E se gata i ei, ne fakalauefa atu foki te lotou galuega talai ki Samalia.


1, 2. (a) Years ago, how did one clergyman describe the resurrection? (b) How will the resurrection take place? 	 1, 2. (a) I te fia o tausaga ko ‵teka atu, ne fakamatala atu pefea ne se faifeau e tokotasi a te toetu? (e) Ka fai pefea te toetu?


He had specific truth in mind. 	 E isi loa se munatonu fakapito ne fakauiga a ia ki ei.


This version restored a few occurrences of the divine name in the form “Jahve.” 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo me i te uiga kaimalie tenā se fakaasiga eiloa o te loto “fakafetai . . . ki te Atua.”—2 Kolinito 9:11. 20, 21.


(Ps. 37:25) Is that not a manifestation of his care? 	 (Sala. 37:25) E a, e se fai eiloa te mea tenā mo fai se fakaasiga o tena atafai?


5 Before a very long time had passed, Paul urged the Christians in Corinth to reinstate the wrongdoer. 	 5 I se taimi e se na lo ko leva mai tua ifo, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki Kelisiano i Kolinito ke toe fakafoki mai te tino agasala tenā.


Many women today imitate Mary’s fine example. 	 E tau‵tali eiloa a fafine e tokouke i aso nei ki te fakaakoakoga ‵lei a Malia.


(Jeremiah 17:9) Still, a sincere Christian looks to Jehovah for guidance. 	 (Ielemia 17:9) Kae e kilo atu eiloa se Kelisiano tonu ki a Ieova mō se fakatakitakiga.


How Can We Maintain “a Waiting Attitude”? 11/15 	 E Mafai Pefea o Tumau Tatou i te “Fakatalitali . . . mo te Loto Talitonu”? 11/15


Why comparatively so few?* A saying among the islanders is: ‘If a strong tremor occurs and the sea withdraws, run to the hills, for the sea will soon rush ashore.’ 	 Kaia ne mu‵tana fua ei a tino ‵mate i ei?* E isi se tugapati e masani ki ei a tino o te fenua tenā, telā ko te: ‘Kafai ko pili o tupu se mafuie kae ‵masa fakavave eiloa te tai, ‵tele ki mauga, me ka toe foki fakavae mai ki uta a te tai.’


And what a fine opportunity the arrangement of family worship offers for parents and children to draw close to one another and discuss spiritual matters calmly! 	 Kae se avanoaga gali ‵ki a te fakatokaga o te tapuakiga a kāiga mō mātua mo tamaliki ke mafai o pili a te suā tino ki suā tino kae sau‵tala fakatasi mo te fealofani ki mea faka-te-agaga!


Furthermore, Jesus did not look down on people. 	 E se gata i ei, ne seki manatu fatauvā a Iesu ki tino.


YOUR CONVICTIONS 	 MEA KOLĀ E TALITONU KOE KI EI


18 Let us reflect on the assurance that “setting the mind on the spirit means . . . peace.” 	 18 Ke toe mafau‵fau tatou ki te fakatalitonuga mautinoa me i te “mafaufau faeloa ki te agaga e maua ei te . . . filemu.”


However, even in wealthier countries, the same principle can help keep people out of a lot of financial trouble. 	 Kae ke oko foki loa ki fenua mau‵mea, e mafai o fesoasoani atu a te mea tenā ko te mea ke mo a e uke a fakalavelave i mea tau tupe e fakafesagai atu ki ei a tino.


13 Did you notice how Bethuel, Joseph, and Ruth expressed their loving-kindness? They did so not only with kind words but with specific actions. 	 Ne seki gata atu fua i olotou pati a‵lofa, kae ne fakaasi atu foki i olotou faifaiga mautinoa.


This highlights a very important point. 	 E faka‵mafa mai i konei se manatu tāua ‵ki.


His sister, 11-year-old Skye, adds: “I said lots of prayers—on my own and with Mum and Dad!” 	 Ne toe fai mai tena tuagane ko Skye telā ko 11 ana tausaga, penei: “E uke ‵ki aku ‵talo e fai sale i a au eiloa kae fakatasi foki mo Mami mo Teti!”


Rather, they changed because of the operation of God’s spirit that not only called, or invited, them but also changed their thinking and hope. 	 A ko te ‵tonuga loa, a te agaga tapu o te Atua ne seki kalagagina io me ne ‵kami atu fua latou, kae ne fesoasoani atu foki ki a latou ke ‵fuli a olotou mafaufauga e uiga ki te olotou fakamoemoega.


You will be happy because you are doing the divine will. 	 Ka fiafia koe ona ko te mea e fai ne koe te loto o te Atua.


First, they must teach their children the principles and standards found in God’s Word. 	 Muamua la, e ‵tau o akoako atu ne latou ki olotou tama‵liki a akoakoga fakavae mo fakatakitakiga kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua.


How will we act if we are “living by spirit”? 	 Ka fai pefea ‵tou faifaiga māfai e “ola tatou i te agaga”?


Christoph joined the club anyway. 	 E tiga ei, ne kau atu loa a Christoph ki te kalapu ta‵fao tenā.


So take a long, honest look at yourself. 	 Tela la, ke iloilo ifo mo te fakamaoni ki a koe eiloa.


The English words “clergy” and “cleric” are ultimately derived from the Greek word kleʹros, which basically means “lot” or “inheritance.” At 1 Peter 5:2, 3, kleʹros is applied to all “the flock of God” as being God’s inheritance. 	 A pati ko te “kau faifeau” mo te “faifeau” ne māfua mai i te pati Eleni ko te kle’ros, telā e fakaaogā i te 1 Petelu 5:2, 3 ki te “lafu mamoe” katoa a te Atua.


14 Subjects of God’s Kingdom now have the crucial work of “bearing thorough witness concerning the kingdom of God.” 	 14 Ko fai nei ne tino kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua te ‵toe galuega tāua ko te ‘fakamatala atu faeloa a te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.’


The best way to live, then, is to be content with “having sustenance and covering” while enjoying wholesome things in life and focusing on maintaining a close relationship with Jehovah.—1 Timothy 6:8. 	 A te ‵toe auala ‵lei ko te lotomalie ki ‘meakai mo gatu kolā e maua’ kae fiafia foki ki mea aogā i te olaga mo te saga tonu atu ki te fakatumauga o se vā fealofani pili mo Ieova.—1 Timoteo 6:8.


(Psalm 37:9-11) What do you think about a judgment that relieves mankind of suffering? 	 (Salamo 37:9-11) Se a tau faka‵tau e uiga ki se fakamasinoga telā ka maua ei ne tino se fakatapūga mai i logo‵maega?


By Undeserved Kindness You Were Set Free 	 Mai te Alofa Tauanoa ne Fakasaoloto ei Koutou


They fell down before God and said: “You are worthy, Jehovah, even our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created.” 	 Ne to‵tuli ifo a latou i mua o te Atua kae fai atu penei: “Te motou Aliki mo te motou Atua! E ‵tau eiloa o maua ne koe a te ‵malu, te vikiga, mo te ‵mana. Me ne faite ne koe a mea katoa, kae mai i tou loto foki, ne faite ei ne koe a mea ke tino mai kae ke ola foki.”


To give the impression that they were just a harmless bunch of hikers, some sisters went along. 	 Ko te mea ke fai pelā i a latou ne tino fua e olo o sa‵sale, ne olo fakatasi latou mo nisi tuagane.


There was a “coalescence of ecclesial and civil society”—a merging of Church and State that was diametrically opposed to the beliefs of the early Christians. 	 Ne “‵kau fakatasi ei te lotu mo tino o te atufenua”—ko te ‵kau fakatasi o te Lotu mo te Malo ke ‵teke atu ei ki talitonuga o Kelisiano i te kamataga.


The repentant David prayed: “Show me favor, O God, according to your loving-kindness. 	 Ne ‵talo atu a Tavita mo te salamō: “Te Atua a koe ke alofa mai ki au, e ‵tusa mo tou alofa tumau. ‵Solo keatea aku agasala e pelā mo te lasi o tou alofa ‵nau! ‵Fulu keatea aku amioga ma‵sei katoa, kae faka‵ma mai au i aku agasala!


1, 2. (a) According to the Mosaic Law, how were Israelite slaves to be treated? (b) What choice did the slave who loved his master have? 	 1, 2. (a) E ‵tusa mo te Tulafono ne tuku ki a Mose, ne pefea a faifaiga ne ‵tau o fai ki pologa Isalaelu? (e) Se a te filifiliga ne maua o fai ne te pologa telā ne alofa malosi ki tena pule?


Asha studied the Bible and came to know God as her Friend. 	 Ne tauloto a Asha ki te Tusi Tapu. Ne ‵tau o iloa ne tou fafine a te Atua e pelā me ko tena taugasoa.


Paul followed his own advice and spoke the truth. 	 Ne fakamaoni eiloa a Paulo ki mea kolā ne akoako atu ne ia kae ne faipati atu ki te mea tonu.


If you can see that, then you have gained insight into what the Bible foretells, insight that relatively few have. 	 Kafai e maina koe i ei, ko maina foki koe i mea kolā e ‵valo mai ne te Tusi Tapu, kae e se tokouke a tino e maina ‵lei i ei.


Moreover, she is supportive of her husband when he gives counsel and discipline to their children. 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵lago atu tou fafine ki tena avaga māfai ko tuku atu a polopolokiga ki lā tama‵liki.


God’s Word can also reinforce your hope in future Kingdom blessings. 	 E mafai foki o fakamalosi aka ne te Muna a te Atua a tou fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua e auala i fakamanuiaga o te Malo.


For good reason, then, Jehovah tells his servants to attend Christian meetings. 	 Kae ne fakatonu ne Ieova a ana tavini mō se pogai ‵lei ke ‵kau ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano.


So let us return to that faithful man as he trudged up the slope in the land of Moriah. Did he believe that Jehovah would suddenly change and become harsh and merciless? 	 Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki te tagata fakamaoni telā ne sasale malielie atu ki luga i te mauga o Molia, e mata, ne talitonu a ia me ka sauā kae sē loto alofa a Ieova?


11 Jehovah richly blessed the efforts of those and other zealous workers. 	 11 Ne tuku atu ne Ieova se fakamanuiaga lasi ki taumafaiga a tino konā e pelā foki mo nisi tino loto finafinau.


Those that we know of were congregations in the houses of Aquila and Prisca, Nympha, and Philemon. 	 Ko potukau kolā e iloa ne tatou, ko fakapotopotoga i te fale o Akuila mo Pisila, Numefa, mo Filemoni.


When Herod the Great asked the chief priests and the scribes where the Messiah was to be born, they answered: “In Bethlehem of Judea.” 	 I te taimi ne fesili atu ei a te Tupu ko Helota ki faitaulaga sili mo faiakoga o te tulafono me e fanau i fea te Mesia, ne tali atu latou: “I Peteleema i Iutaia.”


9 Consider now the third assurance—Jehovah would sustain his people. 	 9 Ke mafau‵fau nei tatou ki te tolu o folafolaga—ka tausi eiloa ne Ieova ana tino.


How serious is it to make a vow to God? 	 E pefea te tāua o te faiga o se tautoga ki te Atua?


In the past, our publications have said the following: At Pentecost 33 C.E., Jesus appointed the faithful slave over his domestics. 	 I taimi ko ‵teka, ne ‵sae mai i loto i ‵tou lōmiga a mea konei: I te Penitekoso 33 T.A., ne ‵tofi ne Iesu a te tavini fakamaoni ke pule ki luga i ana nisi tavini.


20 Patience: The disciple James urged fellow Christians: “Exercise patience, therefore, brothers, until the presence of the Lord.” 	 20 Loto kufaki: Ne fakamalosi atu a te soko ko Iakopo ki taina Kelisiano: “Ke kufaki koutou e oku taina, ke oko ki te toe foki mai o te Aliki.”


Yes, the Examiner of hearts might diagnose it as ‘uncircumcision of the heart.’ 	 Ao, e mafai o taku ne te Tino sukesuke ki loto a te mea tenā e pelā me se loto e ‘seki pilitome.’


About that judgment, Jesus said: “When the Son of man arrives in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit down on his glorious throne. 	 Ne fai mai penei a Iesu e uiga ki te fakamasinoga tenā: “Kafai e vau au te Tama a te Tagata i toku ‵malu fakatupu, e o‵mai matou mo aku agelu katoa, ko nofo ei au i toku nofogaaliki.


What reasoning may be effective in trying to help one who had a different understanding of some Bible teaching? 	 Ne a auala e mafai o ma‵goi i te taumafai ke fesoasoani atu ki se tino telā e ‵kese tena malamalama i se akoakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu?


From personal talents? 	 Mai taleni totino?


“CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH” LOVE AND KINDNESS 	 “FAKAPEI KI LUGA I A KOUTOU” A TE ALOFA MO TE ATAFAI


They do not claim to have special knowledge or revelations; neither do they try to prove that they are in some way superior. 	 E se fai pelā me e maua ne latou se iloaga fakapito io me ne fakaasiga; io me taumafai latou o fakatalitonu aka me e ma‵luga atu fakafia latou.


Leaning on Jehovah Rewarding (M. Allen), 10/15 	 Te Fakalagolago ki a Ieova ne Maua Mai i ei a Fakamanuiaga (M. Allen), 10/15


I wrongly assumed that someone who was so popular and so involved in carnival festivities could not have an interest in the truth. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne au mo te ‵se me e se mafai o fiafia tonu ki te munatonu se tino telā e fiafia malosi ki vaegā fakamanatuga penā.


Concerning the Ruler of that Kingdom, Jesus Christ, the Bible foretells: “He will deliver the poor one crying for help, also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. 	 E uiga ki te Pule o te Malo tenā, ko Iesu Keliso, e ‵valo mai te Tusi Tapu, penei: “E faka‵sao ne ia a tino ma‵tiva kolā e ka‵laga ki a ia, mo latou foki kolā e puapuagatia kae se amanaia ne tino.


Is that goal not worth our every effort? 	 E a, e se tāua ke kausaki atu tatou ki te fakamoemoega tenā?


10 The resurrected Abraham will find great comfort in experiencing the reality of life under the rule of that “city” to which he looked forward. 	 10 Ka maua ne Apelaamo telā ka toetu aka se fakamafanafanaga lasi ‵ki māfai ko ola tonu a ia mai lalo i te pulega o te “fa‵kai” telā ne nofo fakatalitali a ia ki ei.


4 “Walking by spirit” involves accepting the action of the holy spirit upon you, allowing the holy spirit to influence you. 	 4 A te ‘takitaki o tou olaga ne te agaga’ e aofia i ei a te taliaga o te gasuesuega a te agaga tapu i a koe, mai te taliaga o te agaga tapu ke fakamalosi ei koe.


Of all the “designs” used by Satan to mislead mankind, the appeal to “the desire of the eyes” is most powerful. (2 Cor. 2:11; 1 John 2:16) Modern commercial advertisers well know the age-old power of eye appeal. 	 Mai i “fuafuaga” katoa ne fakaaoga ne Satani ke takitaki ‵se ei a tino, a te ‵toe auala magoi e fakaaoga ne ia ko “mea e matea ne tino kae ma‵nako ki ei.” (2 Kolinito 2:11; 1 Ioane 2:16) A tino faipisinisi i aso nei kolā e fakasalalau atu olotou mea ‵togi, e iloa ‵lei ne latou a te pokotia malosi o tino i mea kolā e matea ne latou.


How does Jehovah respond to wrongdoing? 	 E saga atu pefea a Ieova ki mea ‵se e fai ne tatou?


What example did Jesus set for his followers, and what questions do we need to ask ourselves? 	 Se a te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai ne Iesu ki ana soko, kae ne a fesili e ‵tau o ‵sili ifo ne tatou ki a tatou eiloa?


(Joshua 1:1–5:15) 	 (Iosua 1:1–5:15)


13 You young brothers can make yourselves available to older ones in the congregation, offering to assist them in any way possible. 	 13 E mafai ne koutou taina talavou o fakaavanoa otou taimi ki tino ma‵tua i te fakapotopotoga, mai te fesoasoani atu ki a latou i so se auala.


SEVERAL years ago, a newspaper correspondent in Amarillo, Texas, U.S.A., visited different churches in the area and reported on his findings. 	 I NĀI tausaga ko ‵teka, ne āsi atu se tino tusitala i Amarillo, Texas, U.S.A., ki lotu kese‵kese i te koga tenā, kae lipoti mai ne ia a mea kolā ne iku mai i ana sukesukega.


16 In particular, it occurred during the final hours of Jesus’ earthly life when Satan made an all-out attempt to break His integrity. 	 16 Ne tupu eiloa te mea tenā i itula fakaoti o te olaga o Iesu i te lalolagi i te taimi ne fakapalele ei a mafi o Satani o fakaseai Tena fakamaoni.


With the help of God’s prophetic Word, let us get a glimpse of the marvelous things yet “unseen.”—2 Cor. 4:18. 	 Mai te fesoasoani o te Muna fakapelofeta a te Atua, ke onoono malie aka tatou ki mea fakaofoofogia kolā “e se lavea.”—2 Kolinito 4:18.


Ever since its establishment in 1914, God’s heavenly Kingdom has been gathering and organizing its subjects from peoples around the world. 	 Talu mai te taimi ne fakatu aka ei i te 1914, ko oti ne fakamaopoopo kae fakatoka ne te Malo faka-te-lagi a tino i te lalolagi kātoa kolā ka ‵nofo mai lalo i tena pulega.


God’s Law Violated 	 Ne Soli a Tulafono a te Atua


God’s ancient servants, including Jesus and his disciples, willingly shared in such happy events, including associated feasting. 	 Ne ‵kau atu mo te fia‵fia a tavini i aso mua a te Atua, e aofia i ei a Iesu mo ana soko ki vaegā fakafiafiaga penei, e aofia i ei a ‵kaiga.


The initial fulfillment of the prophecy that Jesus gave them in answer to their question took place in the first century. 	 A te fakataunuga muamua o te valoaga telā ne tuku atu ne Iesu i te tali ki te lotou fesili ne tupu i te senitenali muamua.


The Bible points out that authentic Christians must have true love among themselves. 	 E fakasino mai ne te Tusi Tapu me i Kelisiano ‵tonu e ‵tau o a‵lofa tonu i a latou eiloa.


Characteristics of the Unwise 	 Uiga o Tino se ‵Poto


5:1, 2—What did receiving the right of the firstborn mean for Joseph? 	 5:1, 2—Se a te uiga o te mauaga o te ‵tofi o te toekimua ne Iosefa?


He selected the first of the few through whom he would later feed the many. 	 Ne filifili muamua ne ia a tino mai i nāi tino kolā ka fakaaoga fakamuli ne ia ke fagai a tino e tokouke.


In a similar vein, ask yourself, ‘How do I know that the Scriptures are inspired of God?’ (2 Tim. 3:16) ‘Why am I convinced that these are “the last days”?’ (2 Tim. 3:1-5) ‘What makes me believe that Jehovah’s standards are for my good?’—Isa. 48:17, 18. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, ‘E iloa pefea ne au me i te Tusi Tapu ne fakaosofia ne te Atua?’ (2 Timoteo 3:16) ‘Kaia e talitonu ei au me konei eiloa a “aso fakaoti”?’ (2 Timoteo 3:1-5) ‘Se a te mea e talitonu ei au me i tulaga o Ieova e aoga ki a au?’—Isaia 48:17, 18.


Paragraph 18: See the book Draw Close to Jehovah, pages 288-289. 	 Palakalafa e 18: Ke onoono ki te tusi ko te Draw Close to Jehovah, itulau e 288-289.


Jesus said that “persons in health do not need a physician, but the ailing do.” 	 ▪ Ne fai mai a Iesu me i “tino sē ma‵saki, e se ma‵nako ki se tokita, ka ko latou fua kolā e ma‵saki.”


Why a Kingdom of God? 	 Kaia e Manakogina ei te Malo o te Atua?


However, the others in the group were angry because we made them look bad.” 	 Kae ko nisi tino i te potukau ne kaitaua mai me ne fai ne māua a latou e pelā me ne tino ma‵sei.”


(Col. 3:2) They were to keep in mind the precious hope of receiving their heavenly inheritance. 	 (Ko. 3:2) Ne ‵tau o tuku tonu olotou mafaufau ki te fakamoemoega tāua o te lotou taui i te lagi.


9 Parents, however, do make mistakes. 	 9 Kae e fai ne mātua a mea ‵se.


19. What thought-provoking questions might we ask? 19 In Zephaniah’s day, God’s anger was unleashed upon those wickedly “making all their dealings ruinous.” 	 19 I aso o Sefanaia, ne fakaoko atu te kaitaua o te Atua ki luga i tino ma‵sei kolā ne “toe fai foki ne latou a amioga ma‵sei.”


20, 21. (a) What assurance did David provide Solomon? (b) Of what can we be confident? 	 20, 21. (a) Se a te fakatalitonuga ne tuku atu ne Tavita ki a Solomona? (e) Se a te mea e mafai o tali‵tonu tatou ki ei?


I returned from the convention determined to take my stand for my faith in school. 	 Ne foki atu au mai te fono mo te loto ‵mautakitaki ke puke ‵mau au ki toku fakatuanaki i te akoga.


Your power will be scanty.” Another proverb says: “Because of the pain of the heart there is a stricken spirit.” 	 E fai mai te suā faataoto: “A tino e ‵kata manafai e fia‵fia, kae e mata fi‵ta manafai e fanoa‵noa.”


SOUTHERN KINGDOM (Rehoboam) 	 MALO KI SAUTE (Leopoamo)


Why do we preach the good news? 	 Kaia e talai atu ei ne tatou te tala ‵lei?


13 When four adolescent refugees arrived in one congregation, various elders taught them to drive, type, and write résumés, as well as to schedule their time to serve Jehovah fully. 	 13 I te taimi ne oko atu ei a tino fakaa‵lofa e tokofa kolā ne talavou tai fo‵liki ki se fakapotopotoga, ne fakaakoako ne toeaina kese‵kese a latou ke fakatele‵tele, taipa, mo te tusi lima fakatoetoe, e pelā foki mo te fakatokaga o olotou taimi ke tavini katoatoa atu ki a Ieova.


For example, will he be able to take on more work or responsibility without neglecting other important things? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mata, ka mafai ne ia o fai a galuega io me ko tiute e uke atu e aunoa mo te fakatamala ki nisi tiute e tai tāua atu?


15 Upright Job never rejoiced if calamity befell someone hating him. 	 15 Ne seki mafai o fiafia a Iopu moi ne fai e oko atu a puapuaga ki se tino telā e takalialia ki a ia.


Yes, complex designs are the product of an intelligent mind. 	 E tonu, a mea fakaofoofogia ne faite, ne māfua mai i se mafaufau poto.


What are you determined to do in the race for life? 	 Se a te mea e fakaiku aka ne koe ke fai i te fakatautelega ki te ola se-gata-mai?


9 Hence, Jews in Jeremiah’s day needed figurative heart surgery—‘circumcision of the heart’—even as those in Moses’ time did. 	 9 Tela la, ne manakogina ne tino Iutaia i aso o Ielemia ke ‵tipi a te fatu fakatusa—te ‘pilitomega o te loto’—e penā foki te mea ne fai ki tino i taimi o Mose.


As long as wicked people hold power, righteous people will not enjoy peace and security. 	 I te taimi e ‵nofo ei a tino matagā mo te malosi pule, ka se maua eiloa ne tino amio‵tonu se filemu mo te tokagamalie.


Massive Earthquakes. 	 Mafuie ‵Lasi.


If he is religiously inclined, you may be able to draw him out further by asking, “Do you think God listens to all prayers, or might there be some prayers he does not approve of?” 	 Kafai e fiafia a ia ki mea fakalotu, kāti e mafai o uke atu au mea e iloa e uiga ki ana kilokiloga mai te fesili atu, “E mata, e talitonu koe me e fakalogologo mai te Atua ki ‵talo katoa, io me e isi ne ‵talo e se talia ne ia?”


Why did Jesus take that step? 	 Kaia ne fai ei ne Iesu a te mea nei?


When differences among fellow Christians occur today, should we not likewise settle disputes graciously by humbly seeking and applying Scriptural counsel? 	 Kafai e ‵sae aka a kinauga i vā o taina Kelisiano i aso nei, e mata, e se ‵tau o faka‵lei aka ne tatou a kinauga konā mai te ‵sala atu mo te loto maulalo ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu?


However, do you find insistent appeals for money disturbing, perhaps even offensive? 	 Kae e mata, e fakaitaita atu io me e kaitaua koe ki fakamolemole kolā e fai ‵soko atu mō tupe?


Learning From Jesus’ Human Family 	 Mea e Mafai o Tauloto ne Tatou Mai i Kāiga o Iesu


Walking by sight made them tremble in fear of their enemies. 	 Ne ma‵taku malosi latou i olotou fili ona ko te ola e ‵tusa mo mea e lavea ki mata.


Or it may be that you have unpleasant feelings of regret for some other reason. 	 Io me kāti e isi eiloa se mea telā ne fanoanoa koe i ei ona ko nisi pogai.


Silently, David crept up to Saul and cut off the skirt of his garment. 	 Ne tolotolo lēmū atu a Tavita ki a Saulo kae ‵kati ne ia se potu laugatu mai tena gatu.


(Acts 8:12) Regarding first-century Christians, historian Augustus Neander states in his book General History of the Christian Religion and Church: “Baptism was administered at first only to adults, as men were accustomed to conceive baptism and faith as strictly connected.” 	 (Galuega 8:12) E uiga ki Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua ne tusi mai a Augustus Neander, se tino tusi tala fakasolopito i tena tusi ko te General History of the Christian Religion and Church: “Ne fai fua a te papatisoga mō tino ma‵tua i te taimi muamua, ona ko te malamalama o tino me e ‵tau o fetaui ‵lei a te papatisoga mo te talitonuga o te tino.”


Despite Jeremiah’s warning not to do so, those frightened people go to Egypt. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fai atu a Ielemia ke se fai penā, ne olo atu eiloa a nisi tino kolā ne ma‵taku ki Aikupito.


Jehovah is going forth from his place, and he will certainly come down and tread upon earth’s high places. 	 Ko mauga eiloa ka liuvai, e pelā me se gako e ‵ka i te afi; Ka ma‵ligi ifo latou ki vanu e pelā me ne vai e ‵tafe ifo i se mauga.”


Appreciating Jesus—The Greater David and the Greater Solomon 	 Ke Fakaasi Atu te Loto Fakafetai ki a Iesu, te Tavita Sili mo te Solomona Sili


Responsible shepherds may be used to correct matters that may need to be readjusted.—Psalm 43:5; Colossians 1:18; Titus 1:5. 	 E mafai o fakaaogā a tausi mamoe ata‵mai ke faka‵lei aka ei a fakalavelave kolā e ‵tau o faka‵tonu aka.—Salamo 43:5; Kolose 1:18; Tito 1:5.


“Repent,” he proclaimed, “for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.”—Matthew 3:1-6. 	 Ne folafola atu a ia penei: “Ke salamo koutou me ko pili mai te Malo o te lagi!”—Mataio 3:1-6.