The man seems relatively healthy; no physical problem is about to rob him of his life. 	 E foliga malosi mai eiloa te tagata; e se masaki kae ko pili o ave keatea tena ola.


Although unaware that the Devil is the cause of his trials, Job says: “Jehovah himself has given, and Jehovah himself has taken away. 	 E tiga eiloa e se iloa ne ia me i te Tiapolo ko te pogai o ana fakalavelave, ne fai mai a Iopu: “Ne aumai ne te Aliki [ko Ieova] aku mea, kae nei ko ave keatea foki ne ia.


With regard to “the present wicked system of things,” we maintain the same stance as did the early Christians. 	 E ‵tusa mo “te vaitaimi masei tenei,” e tausi eiloa ne tatou te tulaga tenā e pelā eiloa mo Kelisiano mua.


The authorities concluded that the doctor had visited Robert in his home and, unbeknownst to Robert and his family, had given him a lethal injection. 	 Ne iloa aka ne tino pule i konā, me ne āsi atu a te tokita ki te fale o Lopati kae ne ‵suki ne ia ki se vailakau poisini e aunoa mo se mea a Lopati mo tena kāiga e iloa.


What shows that anointed Christians have been extending Jehovah’s invitation from as far back as 1918? 	 Ne a mea e fakaasi mai ei me ne kamata eiloa o fakaoko atu ne Kelisiano fakaekegina a te ‵kamiga a Ieova i te 1918?


Why should congregations show their concern for aging Christians? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o amanaia tonu a fakapotopotoga ki Kelisiano ma‵tua?


Our love for Jehovah should compel us to get rid of anything that would be inappropriate for a disciple of Christ, regardless of the cost involved. 	 E ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ne te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova ke ‵pei keatea ne tatou so se mea telā e fai ei ke sē fai tatou pelā me ne soko o Keliso, faitalia te ‵togi ‵mafa o mea konā.


(Read 2 Chronicles 30:1, 4, 5.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Nofoaiga Tupu 30:1, 4, 5.)


Almighty God has good things in store for faithful mankind. 	 Ko oti ne ‵teu aka ne te Atua Malosi Katoatoa a mea ‵lei mō tino fakamaoni.


• How do elders display goodness and faith? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne toeaina a te aga‵lei mo te fakatuanaki?


Why are Jesus, Paul, and Timothy fine role models for Jehovah’s servants today? 	 Kaia e fai ei a Iesu, Paulo, mo Timoteo mo fai ne fakaakoakoga tafasili i te ‵lei mō tavini a Ieova i aso nei?


How is a husband’s relationship with God and the congregation affected by the way he treats his wife? 	 E pokotia pefea te fesokotakiga o se tagata avaga mo te Atua mo te fakapotopotoga i ana faifaiga ki tena avaga?


5 Still, as with such gifts as musical or athletic talent, the gift of singleness has to be cultivated in order to realize its full potential. 	 5 Kae e pelā eiloa mo so se meaalofa e pelā mo te tātā pese io me se taleni i mea tau tafaoga, e manakogina a taumafaiga e uke ko te mea ke iloa o fakaaoga faka‵lei a te nofo taka.


(Mark 14:53-65; 15:1, 15; John 19:1-3) By Friday noon, Jesus is nailed to a torture stake and suffers excruciating pain as the weight of his body tears at the nail wounds in his hands and feet. 	 (Maleko 14:53-65; 15:1, 15; Ioane 19:1-3) I te fakatutonu o te Aso Lima, ko oti ne ‵tuki a Iesu ki luga i te sataulo, kae ne logo‵mae malosi a ia i te ‵mafa o tena foitino telā ne tautau i ana lima mo ana vae kolā ne ‵tuki ki fao.


Rather than being kings, they are more accurately identified as astrologers.* Moreover, after the visit of the Magi, Herod killed all boys in Bethlehem “from two years of age and under” in his attempt to murder Jesus. 	 I lō te fai pelā me ne tupu, e fakaasi mai i a latou ne tino ‵poto i mea o te lagi.* E se gata i ei, mai tua o te āsiga a Makoi konā, ne tamate ne Helota a tama‵liki tāgata katoa i Peteleema “e kamata i te lua tausaga o fanaifo ki lalo” i ana taumafaiga ke tamate a Iesu.


15 For example, a family head may face severe pressure in providing materially for “those who are his own.” (1 Tim. 5:8) He might be tempted to take a job that repeatedly causes him to miss out on attending Christian meetings, taking the lead in family worship, or participating in the ministry. 	 15 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kāti e fakafesagai atu se ulu o te kāiga ki se tulaga faigata i te tausiga o “tena kāiga.” (1 Timoteo 5:8) Kāti ka tofotofogina a ia ke galue i se galuega telā ka fai ei ke galo faeloa a ia i fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano, te takitakiga o te tapuakiga a kāiga, io me ko te kau atu ki te galuega talai.


Family Gatherings 	 Maopoopoga faka-te-Kāiga


Have women been cursed by God? No. 	 ▪ E mata, ne fakamalaia ne te Atua a fāfine?


For over a year, Ezekiel was to go through this physically taxing routine. 	 I se tausaga tupu, ne fakafesagai atu a Esekielu ki se galuega faigata.


This was not the first time Peter had seen the resurrected Jesus, and he was no doubt thrilled to know that Jesus was alive. 	 E se tenei te taimi muamua ke lavea ne Petelu a Iesu mai tua o tena toetuga, kae e seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me ne fiafia malosi tou tagata ke iloa atu me ko toe ola mai Iesu.


Many of these were not active Witnesses. 	 E tokouke a tino konā e se ne Molimau kolā e talai atu.


“What is it you have done?” Samuel asked. 	 Ne fatoā oti tena taulaga, kae oko atu a Samuelu.


Can we conclude that the Creator of the universe considers himself to be indebted to mere humans who perform deeds of mercy and that he views such giving as loans that he repays with favor and blessings? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou me e mafaufau a te Mafuaga o te iunivesi me e nofo kaitalafu a ia i tino kolā e fakaasi atu ne latou te alofa fakamagalo kae e kilo atu ki vaegā tukuatuga penā e pelā me ne kaitalafu kolā e ‵tau o toe ‵togi atu ne ia ki tena taliaga mo fakamanuiaga?


Those doing this worldwide preaching and teaching work are all volunteers. 	 E ga‵lue fakagāmua a tino katoa kolā e fai ne latou te galuega talai tenei, penā foki loa mo te faiga o akoakoga.


Although in her late 70’s, she did not feel that baptism was unnecessary for her. 	 Faitalia ko 70 tupu ana tausaga, ne mafaufau tou fafine me e aoga eiloa ki a ia te papatisoga.


Why do we reach that conclusion? 	 Kaia e iloa ei ne tatou te mea tenā?


Evangelos Scouffas said, “It was as if a mighty power pulled us up from our seats, and we stood up and our eyes filled with tears.” 	 Ne fai mai a Evangelos Scouffas: “Ne fai pelā me se ‵mana malosi ne ‵futi aka ne ia matou mai i motou nofoga kae ne ‵tu aka matou ki luga mo omotou mata ko ‵fonu i loimata.”


• An excessive love of self 	 • Ko sili atu te lotou a‵lofa ki a latou eiloa


4 Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah all undertook campaigns in Judah to root out idolatry. 	 4 Ne fai ne Asa, Iosefatu, Hesekia, mo Iosia a galuega fakapito ke fakaseai ei a faifaiga ifo ki tupua i Iuta.


Because he created them with the marvelous gift of free will, the faculty of freedom of choice. 	 Ona ko te mea ne faite ne ia latou fakatasi mo te meaalofa fakaofoofogia o te saolotoga, ko te malosi o te saolotoga ke fai a filifiliga.


(Ephesians 4:15) But Paul was a peacemaker and knew how to become “all things to people of all sorts.” (1 Corinthians 9:22) His objective was to defend his right to preach about Jesus. 	 (Efeso 4:15) Kae ko Paulo se tino fakatupu te filemu kae e iloa foki ne ia o ola “i so se vaega olaga.” (1 Kolinito 9:22) A tena fakamoemoega ko te faiga o ana fakamatalaga ke ‵lago atu ki tena tiute ke talai atu e uiga ki a Iesu.


We may at times be tired because of our day-to-day activities and may not feel up to sharing in the ministry. 	 I nisi taimi, e mafai eiloa o se ‵kau atu tatou ki te galuega talai, ona ko te fi‵ta i ‵tou galuega e fai i aso takitasi.


Hence, he promised his apostles a place in heaven. 	 Tela la, ne folafola atu ne Iesu ki ana apositolo se koga mō latou i te lagi.


• How could the first-century disciples find the Messiah? 	 • Ne maua aka pefea ne soko i te senitenali muamua a te Mesia?


At the king’s command, Ebed-melech took 30 men and rescued God’s prophet.—Jeremiah 38:8-13. 	 Mai te fakatonuga a te tupu, ne puke ne Epetimeleka e toko 30 tāgata kae ne fakasao ne latou te pelofeta a te Atua.—Ielemia 38:8-13.


We were thrilled to see so many Catholics coming into the truth and serving alongside brothers who were once Protestants. 	 Ne fia‵fia malosi matou ke lavea atu a tino Katolika e tokouke ko o‵mai ki te munatonu kae tavini fakatasi atu mo olotou taina kolā ne Lotu Polotesano.


Yet, we need not feel overwhelmed by God’s power. 	 Kae e se ‵tau o mafaufau tatou me e se aogā ki a tatou te malosi o te Atua.


19 During the trip, several things went wrong. 	 19 I te taimi o te malaga, e uke a fakalavelave ne ‵tupu.


17 Be sincere and specific. 	 17 Ke faipati mo te loto fakamaoni kae faipati ‵tonu atu.


Your answers may help you to see how well you know Jehovah. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani atu au tali ke lavea ne koe te auala e iloa ‵lei ei ne koe a Ieova.


It contains a judgment message, which fills both sides of the scroll. 	 E aofia i ei se fekau o fakamasinoga, telā ne ‵fonu eiloa a feitu e lua o te pelugā tusi i ei.


14 Think of the lack of confidence Jesus’ disciples must have experienced when they could not heal a demon-possessed boy. 	 14 Mafaufau ki te sē lava o te loto talitonu telā ne ‵tau o maua ne soko o Iesu i te taimi ne seki mafai ei o faka‵lei aka ne latou se tamaliki tagata ne ulufia ne temoni.


17 Some feel unworthy of serving Jehovah because they have committed a serious sin. 	 17 E maua ne nisi tino se lagonaga sē aoga ke tavini atu ki a Ieova ona ko agasala matagā ne fai ne latou.


In this article, we will answer three key questions. 	 I te mataupu tenei, ka tali aka ne tatou a fesili tāua e tolu.


Megumi now conducts 20 studies—18 of them with her classmates. 	 Ko fai nei ne Megumi a akoga e 20—kae e toko 18 mai i a‵koga konā e fai ne ia fakatasi mo tama‵liki i tena vasega.


(Colossians 3:23, 24) Out of his love for them and the high value he places upon them, Jehovah takes the initiative and rewards those earnestly seeking him. 	 (Kolose 3:23, 24) Ona ko tena alofa ki a latou mo te fakatāua ne ia o latou, e gasuesue muamua a Ieova o tuku atu te taui ki tino kolā e ‵sala atu mo fakamaoni ki a ia.


(Col. 1:13) At the appointed time, he would start wielding his power as King of God’s Kingdom. 	 (Kolose 1:13) I te taimi tonu, ne kamata ei o fakaaoga ne ia tena ‵mana e pelā me ko te Tupu i te Malo o te Atua.


If we at times do not fully understand a Bible account or the way events develop in our own life, could we perhaps feel in our heart that the way of Jehovah is unfair, “not adjusted right”?—Job 35:2. 	 Kafai e se malamalama katoatoa tatou i se tala i te Tusi Tapu io me ko te auala e ‵tupu ei a mea i ‵tou olaga totino, e mata, e isi se lagonaga i ‵tou loto i te auala o Ieova “e se tonu”?—Iopu 35:2.


What can you do? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne koe?


Colleagues, schoolmates, or neighbors might think you are odd because you base your decisions on Bible principles. 	 Kāti ka mafau‵fau ou taugasoa, tino kolā e a‵koga tasi mo koe, io me ko ou tuakoi i a koe e fakavalevale ona ko te mea e fakavae au fakaikuga ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu.


No doubt he expressed many such thoughts in prayer, and his faith continued to grow as a result. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne ‵talo faeloa a ia e uiga ki mea konā, kae ne gasolo aka faeloa o malosi tena fakatuanaki.


2 Are we personally in step with this wonderful organization? 	 2 E mata, e olo tasi eiloa tatou taki tokotasi mo te fakapotopotoga fakaofoofogia tenei?


The Bible’s words have proved true: “There is no man righteous in the earth that keeps doing good and does not sin. . . . The true God made mankind upright, but they themselves have sought out many plans.”—Ecclesiastes 7:20, 29. 	 Ne fakamaoni mai te ‵tonu o pati konei i te Tusi Tapu: “E seai se tino i te lalolagi e fai faeloa ne ia te mea tonu kae se mafai o ‵se. . . tatou ne faite ne te Atua ne tino fatauva ka ko tatou ko fai eiloa ne tatou a tatou ke pelā me ne tino ko se atafaia eiloa.”—Failauga 7:20, 29.


(Isaiah 42:8) He has recorded his deeds toward mankind so that we can know the Person behind the name. 	 (Isaia 42:8, Tusi Paia, Samoa) Ne fakamau ne ia ki lalo a fakamatalaga e uiga ki ana faifaiga ki tino ko te mea ke mafai o malamalama tatou me ko ia se vaegā Tino pefea.


15 Another vital step in resisting the spirit of the world involves managing anxiety. 	 15 A te suā auala tāua ke ‵teke atu ei ki te agaga o te lalolagi ko te pule atu ki te ‵tou manavase.


Yet, the apostle Paul wrote these words to Hebrew Christians: “[You] joyfully took the plundering of your belongings.” Paul then explained the source of their joy: “Knowing you yourselves have a better and an abiding possession.” 	 (Epelu 10:34) Oti ei, ne fakamatala atu ne Paulo te pogai o te lotou fiafia penei: “I te mea e iloa ne koutou me isi se mea e sili atu e fakamoemoe koutou ki ei, tela e tumau ki te se gata mai.”


17 Something that is very important, of course, is your example of faith. 	 17 A te fakaakoakoga o otou fakatuanaki e tāua ‵ki.


So how can we today support the widows in our midst?—Ruth 4:13, 16-22; Psalm 68:5. 	 Tena la, e mafai pefea ne tatou i aso nei o ‵lago atu ki fāfine kolā ko mate olotou avaga i ‵tou fakapotopotoga?—Luta 4:13, 16-22; Salamo 68:5.


Turn away, then, from any institutions or organizations that have besmirched the name of Christ and defamed Christianity over the past two thousand years. 	 Ke na ‵tele keatea nei mai so se fakapotopotoga telā ko oti ne fakalailai ne ia te igoa o Keliso kae fakamasiasi atu ei ki te Lotu Kelisiano tonu i se lua afe tausaga ko ‵teka.


Others were aware of how David had arranged to have Uriah killed. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne nisi tino a te auala ne fakatoka ei ne Tavita ke tamate a Ulia.


9 Listening requires concentration, but the effort is truly worthwhile. 	 9 A te fakalogologo e manakogina i ei a te saga tonu atu, kae e aogā tonu eiloa a te taumafai malosi ke fai penā.


(Rom. 11:13, 14) Second, Paul mentioned his “supplication to God for them.” 	 (Loma 11:13, 14) Te lua, ne fakasae mai ne Paulo tena “‵talo ki te Atua mō latou.”


Should Children Learn About God? 	 E Mata, e ‵Tau mo Tama‵liki o Tauloto e Uiga ki te Atua?


The Philistines were guilty of taking Israelite exiles, or captives, and selling them to the Edomites, and some Israelites came into the hands of Tyrian slave traders. 	 Ne agasala a tino Filisitia ona ko te puke fakapagota ne latou a tino Isalaelu kae fakatau atu ki tino Etoma, kae ne ‵to atu a nisi tino Isalaelu ki lima o tino Tulo kolā e fai pisinisi ki pologa.


Although very few responded positively to their preaching, their ministry was a success. 	 Faitalia me ne ‵saga atu a nāi tino ki te lotou talaiga, ne manuia eiloa te lotou galuega.


2 In the Bible, the Hebrew word for “dignity” can also be translated “splendor,” “majesty,” “glory,” and “honor.” 	 2 A te pati ‵malu i te ‵gana Epelu, e mafai foki o ‵fuli ki te “‵lei,” “maluga,” “vikiga,” mo te “fakaaloalo” i te Tusi Tapu.


(Matt. 16:18, 19; John 13:38; 18:27; Gal. 2:11-14) With the exception of Jesus, no humans since Adam and Eve have been perfect. 	 (Mata. 16:18, 19; Ioa. 13:38; 18:27; Kala. 2:11-14) E seai eiloa ne tino ne ‵lei katoatoa talu mai i a Atamu mo Eva, kae nā ko Iesu fua.


You are likely to hear your thoughts echoed in their comments. 	 Kāti ka lagona ne koe au pati mo ou mafaufauga i olotou pati.


(1 John 5:19) Many are afraid of what the future may hold. 	 (1 Ioane 5:19) E ma‵taku a tino e tokouke ki mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua.


Thus, it is only reasonable to conclude that the all-wise God did not exercise his ability of foreknowledge to know in advance that our first parents would sin. 	 Tela la, se mea poto ke fakaiku aka me ne seki fakaaoga ne te Atua poto a tena atamai ke iloa a mea ka ‵tupu ke mafai ei o iloa ne ia me ka agasala eiloa a ‵tou mātua muamua.


From a secular point of view, they may appear to be ill-qualified for the task. 	 I manatu o te lalolagi nei, kāti e foliga mai pelā me e se toka latou ke fai te galuega tenā.


Paul’s humble attitude is one that we should want to imitate.—2 Corinthians 12:7-9. 	 E ma‵nako eiloa tatou o fakaakoako ki te kilokiloga loto maulalo a Paulo.—2 Kolinito 12:7-9.


2 We can imagine such thoughts coming to the mind of some who were with Jesus in Perea (across the Jordan) on his final trip to Jerusalem. 	 2 E se taumate ne oko atu a mafaufauga penā ki mafaufau o nisi tino kolā ne olo fakatasi mo Iesu i Pelea (ki te suā fetiu o te Iolitana) i tena toe malaga ki Ielusalema.


What was the purpose of putting a parapet around the rooftops of Jewish houses? 	 Se a te pogai e ‵tau ei o faite se ‵pui i kaokao o tuafale o fale o te kau Iutaia?


Milan, his brother, his parents, and a number of other Witnesses were riding on a bus from Bosnia to Serbia. 	 Ne olo atu a Milan, tena taina, ana mātua mo se aofaki o Molimau i te pasi mai Bosnia ki Serbia.


19 If we ‘throw all our anxiety on Jehovah,’ we can endure trials with an inner calm that guards our heart and mental powers. 	 19 Kafai e ‘fakaeke katoa a mea e manava‵se ei tatou ki a Ieova,’ ka mafai eiloa ne tatou o kufaki i tofotofoga mo te filemu o ‵tou loto telā e puipui ei te malosi o ‵tou mafaufau.


(Psalm 36:9; 68:20) Surprising as it may seem, an examination of some popular beliefs about death in the light of God’s Word will prove both comforting and refreshing. 	 (Salamo 36:9; 68:20) E tiga eiloa e se foliga mai e pelā me se mea ‵lei ke iloilo aka faka‵lei a nisi talitonuga lauiloa e uiga ki te mate kae fakatusatusa ki manatu i te Muna a te Atua, ka maua eiloa ne tatou a fakamafanafanaga mo fakamalosiga i ei.


(Matt. 25:32; compare Daniel 7:13.) 	 (Mata. 25:32; fakatusa ki te Tanielu 7:13.)


After that, her friend got off the bus. 	 Oti aka, sopo ifo ei ki lalo mo te pasi a te taugasoa o tou fafine.


God cares about whether we walk with him or not. 	 E amanaia eiloa a te Atua faitalia me sa‵sale tatou mo ia io me ikai.


Pornography pervades the media, especially the Internet. 	 Ko salalau atu i TV mo tamunei a ata ma‵sei, maise eiloa i te internet.


2 To identify your personal view of success, you might write down the names of a few people whom you consider to be successful—those whom you most admire and respect. 	 2 Ko te mea ke iloa ne koe a tau kilokiloga totino e uiga ki te manuia, e ‵tau o tusi ne koe ki lalo a igoa o nāi tino kolā e mafaufau koe me e manuia—ko latou kolā e tavae kae āva malosi koe ki ei.


For example, Ephesians 4:29 describes bad language as “rotten saying.” 	 E pelā mo te Efeso 4:29 e fakamatala mai ei a pati ma‵sei e pelā me ne “muna e ‵mae ei a te loto.”


Remember how Jehovah treated Abraham’s probing questions and Habakkuk’s cry of distress. 	 Ke masaua a faifaiga a Ieova ki te fia o fesili a Apelaamo mo te ‵tagi fanoanoa a Sapakuka.


(James 1:17; 1 Timothy 1:11) He imparts healthful teachings to all who listen, and he delights in the obedience of those whom he teaches, just as parents rejoice when their children respond to loving instruction.—Proverbs 27:11. 2. (a) What did Jesus say about giving? (b) What happiness do we receive when we teach others Bible truth? 	 (Iakopo 1:17; 1 Timoteo 1:11, NW) E tuku mai ne ia a akoakoga fakamalosi ki tino katoa kolā e faka‵logo, kae e fiafia a ia ki tino faka‵logo kolā e akoako ne ia, e pelā eiloa mo te fiafia telā e maua ne mātua māfai e faka‵logo atu olotou tama‵liki ki fakatakitakiga a‵lofa.—Faataoto 27:11.


(Gal. 1:14) Fluent in Hebrew and Greek, Saul had Roman citizenship, which accorded him much-coveted privileges and rights. 	 (Kalatia 1:14) Me ne iloa ne ia o faipati i te gana Epelu mo te gana Eleni, ne fai ei a Saulo mo tino Loma, tenā ne tuku ei ki a ia a tauliaga mo saolotoga e uke.


(Romans 8:22) Who can disagree with that assessment? 	 (Loma 8:22) Ko oi te tino telā e se loto malie ki te fakamatalaga tenā?


He told them that if he had been in their place, he ‘would have strengthened them with the words of his mouth, and the consolation of his lips would have brought them relief.’ 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki a latou me moi ne nofo atu a ia i te olotou tulaga, ka ‘fakamalosi atu eiloa a ia ki a latou i ana pati e fai mai i tena gutu, mo muna fakamafanafana mai i ana laugutu kae ka maua eiloa ne latou se fakatapūga.’


Present-day Witnesses of Jehovah can testify that in times of extreme crisis, they have felt the strengthening hand of God.—Daniel 10:19. 	 E fakamaoni mai ne Molimau a Ieova i aso nei, me e lagona ne latou te fakamalosiga mai i te Atua i taimi o fakalavelave faiga‵ta.—Tanielu 10:19.


“You yourself will bless anyone righteous, O Jehovah; as with a large shield, with approval you will surround them.”—PS. 5:12. 	 “Te Aliki, e fakamanuia ne koe latou kolā e faka‵logo ki a koe.”—SALAMO 5:12.


Christian elders need to act without delay when problems arise in the congregation. 	 E ‵tau o gasue‵sue fakavave a toeaina Kelisiano e aunoa mo te fakatalave māfai ko ‵sae aka a fakalavelave i te fakapotopotoga.


Five days before the Passover of 33 C.E., Jesus enters Jerusalem riding upon a colt. 	 I te lima o aso mai mua o te Paseka i te 33 T.A., ne ulu atu a Iesu ki Ielusalema kae ne sopo i luga i se asini.


Do you occasionally feel a tinge of envy toward the well-to-do and their indulgent life-styles? 	 E mata, e kaisano koe ki tino mau‵mea mo olotou vaegā olaga?


Much depends on how well you learn to hate lawlessness. 	 E fakalagolago eiloa a mea e uke ki te auala e tauloto ei koe ke takalialia ki te ofa tulafono.


Through the years, Angie’s uncompromising loyalty to Jehovah has been a source of strength in our marriage. 	 I tausaga e uke, a te fakamaoni o Angie ki a Ieova ne fai pelā me se fakamalosiga i te mā olaga avaga.


(Luke 23:31) How did this affect their attitude toward the divine name? 	 (Luka 23:31) Ne pokotia pefea olotou kilokiloga e uiga ki te igoa o te Atua?


(Judges 11:30-40) Likewise, we should give heartfelt commendation to single sisters who loyally obey God’s law.* What is another way we can show our concern? 	 (Famasino 11:30-40) I se auala tai ‵pau, e ‵tau foki o tuku atu ne tatou a vikiga ki tuagane taka kolā e faka‵logo mo te fakamaoni ki tulafono a te Atua.* Se a te suā auala e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou te ‵tou amanaia ki a latou?


Jesus was no doubt eager to do whatever his Father asked of him; still, he was willing to wait for God’s time. 	 A koi faka‵tali tatou ki te gataga o te fakanofonofoga masei a Satani, e manakogina ne tatou katoa a te kufaki.


17 Would it be possible for you to improve the sacrifice of praise that you offer to God? 	 17 E mata, e mafai o faka‵lei aka tau taulaga o vikiga telā e ofo atu ki te Atua?


15 Numerous arrangements are in place so that we can focus on preaching the good news with our local congregation. 	 15 E uke a fakatokaga ko oti ne fai ko te mea ke mafai o ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki te talaiga o te tala ‵lei i ‵tou fakapotopotoga.


He warned Cain that his course was leading toward serious sin, and He offered hope of “an exaltation” if Cain would only change his ways.—Genesis 4:6, 7. 	 Ne fakamasaua atu a ia ki a Kaino i a ia ko fanatu i te auala ki te agasala, kae ne ofo atu ne ia se fakamoemoega ke mafai ne Kaino o maua te “mata katakata,” telā ko te mauaga o te taliaga a te Atua, māfai e ‵fuli ana faifaiga.—Kenese 4:6, 7.


The answer that I keep coming back to is that I neglected purposeful study and meditation. 	 A te tali telā e mafaufau faeloa au ki ei, ko toku fakatamala o fai a sukesukega aogā kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei.


Before there was time to bury her, dogs had eaten up her fleshy parts, just as foretold.—2 Kings 9:30-37. 	 A koi tuai o tanu a ia, ne kai ne kuli tena foitino kātoa, e pelā eiloa mo te mea ne ‵valo mai.—2 Tupu 9:30-37.


Yet, as we saw in the preceding article, the Bible’s Author, Jehovah God, wants you to understand his Word. 	 Kae e pelā mo te mea ko iloa ne tatou mai te mataupu muamua, e manako eiloa a Ieova, te Atua, telā ne tusi ne ia te Tusi Tapu, ke malamalama tatou i tena Muna.


(Phil. 3:14) The Bible shows that a total of 144,000 anointed Christians, Paul included, receive that prize of heavenly life. 	 (Filipi 3:14) E fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu me e ‵tusa mo te toko 144,000 o Kelisiano fakaekegina, e aofia i ei a Paulo, e maua ne latou te fakailoga o te ola i te lagi.


□ Who is God, and what is his name? 	 □ Ko oi te Atua, kae ko oi tena igoa?


As they do, they come to know Jehovah as a God who is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness and truth.” 	 Kafai e fai latou penā, ko kamata ei o iloa ne latou a Ieova e pelā me ko te Atua telā e “fonu i te alofa mo te kaimalie, e tuai o ita kae lasi tena alofa mo tena fakamaoni.”


11. (a) Why should we not be surprised if some in the congregation are depressed? (b) What did Paul recommend in Epaphroditus’ case? 	 11. (a) Kaia e se ‵tau o ‵poi tatou māfai e loto mafatia a nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga? (e) Se a te polopolokiga a Paulo ki te mea ne tupu ki a Epafeloti?


Be assured that “the restful odor” of your sacrifice of praise will reach Jehovah and that he will grant you his approval. 	 Ke na talitonu me ka “talia” tau taulaga o tavaega ne Ieova kae ka fakaasi atu ne ia ki a koe a tena taliaga.


Only Jehovah is capable of waging a truly just and truly selective war during which righthearted individuals, wherever they may be on earth, will be preserved. 	 Ko Ieova fua e mafai o laga atu ne ia se taua amiotonu kae kai filifili, telā ka ‵sao i ei a tino fakamaoni, i so se koga e ‵nofo atu ei latou.


One in particular made sure to include Daniel when enjoying association with friends or when going out to play ball.” 	 E tokotasi mai i a latou ne fakamautinoa aka ne ia me e aofia faeloa a Daniel i maopoopoga mo taugasoa io me e olo atu latou o ta‵fao.”


The dream is fulfilled in part when Nebuchadnezzar becomes insane and then recovers. 	 Ne fakataunu a te moemiti tenā i se auala foliki fua i te taimi ne fakavalevale ei a Nepukanesa kae toe ‵lei fakamuli.


Even so, after the legal requirements for adoption had been met, the young man received a new status. 	 Kae mai tua ko oti ne fai a mea katoa e uiga ki te sainaga o se tamaliki, ko maua ei ne te talavou tenei se tulaga fou.


Furthermore, not all anointed Christians receive their anointing at their baptism. 	 E se gata i ei, e se ko Kelisiano fakaekegina katoa ne fakaekegina i te taimi o te lotou papatisoga.


It is also limited by our inability to discern motives and to know what is really in people’s hearts. 	 E fakatapulagina foki me e se mafai o iloa ne tatou a lagonaga mo mea i loto o tino.


2 Jehovah’s servant Noah lived in an ungodly world where the only people who worshipped Jehovah were members of his family. 	 2 A te tavini a Ieova ko Noa ne ola atu i se lalolagi o tino sē amioatua telā ne iloa atu ei me i tino fua kolā e tapuaki atu ki a Ieova i te taimi tenā ko tino fua o tena kāiga.


Jesus indicated that this would be the case. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me ka fai eiloa penā.


8 Another example of David’s willingness to trust in Jehovah involved Saul—Israel’s first king. 	 8 A te suā fakaakoakoga o te loto fiafia o Tavita o talitonu ki a Ieova ne aofia i ei a Saulo—te tupu muamua o Isalaelu.


(James 4:4) What did she do about it? 	 (Iakopo 4:4) Ne a ana mea ne fai e uiga ki te mea tenā?


Consider one example. 	 Ke mafaufau ki se fakaakoakoga.


Knowing that my brothers are imperfect, will I let someone’s lack of perfection take me out of the race for life?’ 	 Ona ko te mea e iloa ne au i oku taina e se ‵lei katoatoa, e mata, ka talia ne au a te tulaga se ‵lei katoatoa o se tino ke tapale ei au kea‵tea mai te fakatautelega ki te ola?’


Taking along only his armor-bearer, courageous Jonathan attacks another Philistine outpost. Saul’s rash oath, however, weakens the force of the victory. 	 Mai te olo tokolua atu fua mo tena tino puke meatau, ne taua atu a Ionatana mo te loto toa ki se vaega o te kautau a Filisitia.


13 Justice. 	 13 Fakamaoni.


• What Scriptural proof is there that Jehovah comforts his people? 	 • Ne a fakamaoniga mai i te Tusi Tapu me i a Ieova e fakamafanafana ne ia ana tino?


What may help us to conduct effective home Bible studies? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fai ne tatou a akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i fale o tino i se auala magoi?


Replaced by the School for Kingdom Evangelizers. 	 Ko oti ne sui ki te Akoga mō Tino Talai o te Malo.


For almost two thousand years, his teachings have profoundly influenced lives—“small unnoticed lives of kindness and goodness as well as ambitious philanthropic gestures,” writes English author Melvyn Bragg. 	 I tausaga toeitiiti ko katoa te lua afe ko ‵teka, ne pokotia malosi a olaga o tino i ana akoakoga—“ko tino fatauvā kolā e ‵lei kae a‵lofa atafai mo tino lauiloa kolā e fia fai iloga kae fia takutakua,” ko pati a te tino tusitala Peletania ko Melvyn Bragg.


“Why . . . do you look at the straw in your brother’s eye,” he asked, “but do not consider the rafter in your own eye?” 	 “Se a te mea e kilo atu ei koe ki te potu lakau i te mata o tou taina, kae se iloa ne koe a te potu lakau i tou mata?”


(Luke 10:30; John 10:10) Regarding events that would occur during the time of the end and that would lead up to his coming to execute judgment, Jesus gave this warning: “Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. 	 (Luka 10:30; Ioane 10:10) Ne tuku mai ne Iesu se faka‵pulaga tāua e uiga ki mea ka ‵tupu i te taimi o te gataga kae ka iku atu i ei ki tena toe foki mai o fakaoko mai te fakamasinoga: “Telā la, ke matapula‵pula koutou me se iloa ne koutou me tefea te aso e vau ei te otou Aliki.


9 Elders today also see the importance of putting their feelings of appreciation for their brothers into words. 	 9 E lavea foki ne toeaina i aso nei a te tāua ke fakaasi atu olotou lagonaga ‵tonu i pati e fai atu ne latou.


Remember what Moses wrote—and Jesus repeated—that “man must live, not on bread alone, but on every utterance coming forth through Jehovah’s mouth.” 	 Ke masaua a mea kolā ne tusi ne Mose—kae ne toe siki mai ne Iesu—me “e se na ko meakai fua e ola ei te tino, ka ko muna katoa kola e ‵to mai i te gutu o te Atua.”


Of much more lasting significance are efforts motivated by similar divine qualities but manifested in sharing in the work of Christian preaching and teaching. 	 E tumau fakafia atu te tāua o ‵tou taumafaiga kolā e māfua mai i uiga faka-te-Atua penā i te ‵kauatuga ki te galuega a Kelisiano ko te talai kae akoako atu ki nisi tino.


How their love for Paul and one another must have deepened! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵poko o te lotou a‵lofa ki a Paulo mo nisi tino!


But doing so is worth our earnest effort because, as Paul states, “the minding of the flesh means death, but the minding of the spirit means life and peace.”—Rom. 8:6. 	 Ka aogā eiloa a te faiga penā me ne fai mai a Paulo, me i “te mea e manako ki ei te foitino, ka iku eiloa ki te mate; ka ko te tuku atu otou mafaufau ki te mea e manako ki ei te Agaga, ka iku ki te ola mo te filemu.”—Loma 8:6.


The disciples were surprised to hear this, but Jesus added: “Children, how difficult a thing it is to enter into the kingdom of God! 	 Ne ofo a soko ke lagona atu te mea tenei, kae ne toe fai atu Iesu: “Aku fanau, ko oko eiloa i te faigata te ulu atu ki te Malo o te Atua!


Dean, one of five children, reminisced about his father: “Dad was mild-tempered. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Dean, se tokotasi o tama‵liki e tokolima i te kāiga, a mea kolā e masaua ne ia e uiga ki te lotou tamana, penei: “A te motou tamana se tagata agamalū.


Here, you are not depicted as walking hand in hand with Jehovah, though that is a pleasant thought to consider. 	 E se fakaasi mai i konei me sasale fakatasi koulua mo Ieova kae pikilima, kae fakaasi mai konei se manatu gali ke mafai o mafaufau ki ei.


But he neglected to search adequately to ascertain Jehovah’s will on the matter. 	 Kae ne seki ‵sala tonu atu a ia ki te loto o Ieova e uiga ki te faiga tenā.


Why can it be said that the anointed remnant are ‘over nations and kingdoms’? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu me i te ‵toega o te kau fakaekegina “e pule i fenua mo malo”?


How can we demonstrate our sense of urgency? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou a ‵tou lagonaga ke fai fakavave?


And then Paul wrote: “If, now, God, although having the will to demonstrate his wrath and to make his power known, tolerated with much long-suffering vessels of wrath made fit for destruction, in order that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory, namely, us, whom he called not only from among Jews but also from among nations, what of it? 	 Kae oti aka, ne tusi mai a Paulo, penei: “Kae kafai ko te Atua ko loto o fakaasi atu tona kaitaua, kae fakailoa atu foki a tona mana ke iloa, ne kufaki ne ia mo te lotomau a te ipu o te kaitaua tela ne fai mō te fakamalepega, ko te mea ke fakaasi ei te lasi o tona ‵malu mō te ipu o te alofa ‵nau tela ko leva ne fakatoka mō tena ‵malu.


Yes, we are “members belonging individually to one another,” and we are “under obligation to love one another.” 	 “E tonu, me e tokouke tatou, kae tasi eiloa tatou i a Keliso,” kae “e ‵tau mo tatou o fakatau a‵lofa.”


If we continue to heed his loving warnings against three bad influences—the crowd, our own hearts, and unrealities—we will be much more likely to reach our destination of everlasting life. 	 Kafai e tumau tatou i te faka‵logo ki ana fakamasauaga a‵lofa ke ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei e tolu konei—te tokoukega, ko ‵tou loto, mo mea sē ‵tonu—ka mafai eiloa o oko ‵tonu atu tatou ki te koga e fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei telā ko te ola se-gata-mai.


“My best times are when I can take a walk and talk to Jehovah in prayer and just let him know how I really feel.”—Ralph, baptized 1947. 	 “A taimi kolā e sasale atu ei au o fakamalosi toku foitino, ko toe taimi ‵lei eiloa ki a au ke ‵talo atu ki a Ieova kae fakaasi atu ki a ia oku lagonaga ‵tonu.”—Ko pati a Ralph telā ne papatiso i te 1947.


(Matthew 26:47, 52, 53) If we have a similar appreciation for the heavenly armies at God’s disposal, we will also trust implicitly in divine backing. 	 (Mataio 26:47, 52, 53) Kafai e iloa ne tatou me e mafai ne te Atua o fakaaogā a vaegā kautau faka-te-lagi penā, ka tali‵tonu katoatoa foki tatou ki te fesoasoani o te Atua.


Momentarily step away from the situation until the danger passes. 	 Ke fano fakavave keatea mai te koga tenā ke oko ki te taimi ko galo ei te mea tenā.


Christians today honor their marriage covenant 	 E fakamaoni a Kelisiano i aso nei ki olotou feagaiga mō te fakaipoipoga


But I can assure you that the pay will make it well worth your effort.” 	 Kae fai tonu atu au ki a koe me ka ‵lei ‵ki tou ‵togi.”


(Deut. 3:27, 28) Joshua was about to take on the huge responsibility of leading the Israelites in the conquest of the Promised Land. 	 (Teu. 3:27, 28) Ka pili o puke ne Iosua a te tiute faigata ki te ‵takiga o te kau Isalaelu o puke a te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


What can Jesus Christ teach us about displaying this quality? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o akoako mai ne Iesu Keliso e uiga ki te fakaasiatuga o te uiga tenei?


Paul warned the elders: “From among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” 	 Ne fakailoa atu ne Paulo ki toeaina, penei: “Ka oko mai foki a te taimi telā ka isi ne tino mai i a koutou ka fai‵pati ki te muna loi, o takitaki a tino tali‵tonu ke tau‵tali i a latou.”


“All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth. 	 “Ko oti ne tuku mai ki a au a te pule kātoa i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


12 As your children grow, adapt the study to their needs. 	 12 I te taimi e ga‵solo aka ei o ma‵tua au tama‵liki, ke fakafetaui a te faiga o sukesukega ki olotou manakoga.


12 The Truth Brings, “Not Peace, But a Sword” 	 12 E Aumai ne te Munatonu a “te Pelu, Kae e se ko te Filemu”


Precious Sayings to Be Cherished 	 Akoakoga Tāua Kolā e ‵Tau o Tausi Faka‵lei


• How can you apply the message that Haggai and Zechariah conveyed? 	 • E fakagalue aka pefea ne koe te fekau telā ne fakaoko mai ne Hakai mo Sakalia?


They will share with Jesus Christ in his Millennial Reign over the earth. 	 Ka pule fakatasi latou mo Iesu Keliso i tena Pulega i te Afe Tausaga ki te lalolagi nei.


11 You know that the basis of any real friendship is good communication. 	 11 E iloa ne koe me i te fakavae o so se va fakataugasoa tonu ko te faiga o fesokotakiga ‵lei.


Bringing Real Benefits 	 Ka Maua Mai i ei a Mea Aogā ‵Tonu


“He was moved with pity for them, because they were as sheep without a shepherd. 	 “Ko oko eiloa tena alofa ki a latou i te mea ko pelā mo mamoe e seai se lotou takitaki.


Would we want to leave our brothers out in the cold, so to speak, if there is something that we can do to relieve their suffering?—Col. 3:12; Jas. 2:15, 16; read 1 John 3:17. 	 E mata, e ma‵nako tatou ke sē ‵saga atu ki ‵tou taina māfai e isi se mea e mafai ne tatou o fai ke faka‵lei aka ei olotou logo‵maega?—Ko. 3:12; Iako. 2:15, 16; faitau te 1 Ioane 3:17.


Jehovah’s watchman class take their task seriously 	 E saga faka‵lei atu te potukau e pelā me se leoleo a Ieova ki te lotou galuega


Yes, if he communicates well with all members of his family, listens to their concerns, takes the lead in family activities, and is conscientious about making good decisions involving such matters as family worship, meeting attendance, field service, recreation, and entertainment. 	 Ao, māfai e fesokotaki atu a ia ki te kāiga kātoa, fakalogologo ki mea e manava‵se latou ki ei, fai ne ia te takitakiga i te kāiga, kae galue malosi i te faiga o filifiliga ‵lei kolā e aofia i ei a vaegā mea e pelā mo tapuakiga a kāiga, te ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga, te galuega talai, mo fakafiafiaga.


SELF-DISCIPLINE SHOWS WISDOM 	 A TE POLOPOLOKI NE KOE A KOE EILOA SE FAKAASIGA O TE POTO


(Hebrews 11:8-10, 17-19) Let us consider four of the good qualities that Abraham displayed. 	 (Epelu 11:8-10, 17-19) Ke mafau‵fau tatou ki uiga ‵gali e fa kolā ne fakaasi mai ne Apelaamo.


They attribute all the wonders of creation to blind chance. 	 E fai mai latou me i mea fakaofoofogia katoa kolā ne faite ne māfua aka loa i a latou.


The Ethiopian man who put that question to the evangelizer Philip had just learned that Jesus was the Messiah. 	 Ne fatoā iloa aka ne te tagata Aitiope telā ne fai ne ia te fesili tenā ki te tino talai ko Filipo me i a Iesu ko te Mesia.


Such ones can be likened to a sick man who was unaware of his illness. 	 A vaegā tino penā e mafai o faka‵pau ki se tagata masaki telā e se iloa ne ia tena masaki.


If we choose Jehovah as our Sovereign, we need to respect his authority. 	 Kafai e filifili aka ne tatou a Ieova e pelā me ko ‵tou Pule Sili, e ‵tau o āva tatou ki tena pulega.


The Master of the harvest has certainly rewarded Selmira’s diligent efforts! 	 A te Pule o te katigā saito ne fakamanuia eiloa ne ia a taumafaiga loto finafinau a Selmira!


However, there are also other factors that make such compliance wise. 	 Kae isi aka foki ne nisi pogai e ‵tau ei o tau‵tali tatou i olotou fakatakitakiga.


Jesus’ example shows that prayers have degrees of intensity. 	 E se tenei te taimi muamua ne ‵talo malosi ei a Iesu, kae i te taimi tenei ko pili o fakafesagai atu a ia ki te ‵toe tofotofoga faigata eiloa o tena olaga i te lalolagi nei.


Although Hezekiah’s father was an idolater, Hezekiah ‘cleansed his path,’ possibly of pagan influences. 	 E ui eiloa ne tapuaki atu te tamana o Hesekia ki tupua, ne tausi eiloa ne Hesekia “tena olaga ke ‵ma,” kāti mai fakamalosiga fapau‵pau.


(Job 42:2) Thanks to Jehovah’s description of His grandeur, Job understood much more clearly his own position in relation to the Creator. 	 (Iopu 42:2) Mai i fakamatalaga a Ieova e uiga ki te lasi o tena ‵malu, ne malamalama ei a Iopu i tena tulaga tonu māfai e fakatusa ki te Māfuaga.


Viewing himself as a god to be worshipped, he despised his slaves, the Israelites. 	 Ona ko tena kilokiloga me i a ia se atua telā e ‵tau o tapuaki atu ki ei, ne fai fakamasei ei ne ia ana pologa, ko te kau Isalaelu.


Even then, she manifests a “quiet and mild spirit” and cooperates with him to make his decision work. 	 Kae e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne ia “te loto malalo mo te agaga filemu” kae fesoasoani atu ki tena avaga i te fakagaluegaga o tena filifiliga.


Peace is an essential condition in the outworking of the divine purpose for the earth, which includes the restoration of paradisaic conditions. 	 A te filemu se fakanofoga tāua i te fakataunuga o fuafuaga a te Atua mō te lalolagi, telā e aofia i ei te ‵toe fakafokimaiga o te olaga i te palataiso.


But besides having strong pillars, a house needs maintenance, which must be done regularly; otherwise, deterioration could set in. 	 Kae i tafa o te manakogina o pou ma‵losi, e manakogina foki ke fakafou faeloa te fale, i te mea ma gasolo o lasi atu te fakamaseiga.


“The more tired I was, the harder it was to quit chatting or watching short videos—and not always wholesome ones,” he relates. 	 “Ko te lasi o toku fi‵ta, ko te faigata o fakagata te meli io me onoono i ata toe‵toe, ke oko foki eiloa ki ata ma‵sei,” ko ana pati.


He used the word “men,” perhaps to indicate that we should act in this way toward all people, everyone we meet. 	 Ne fakaaogā ne ia te pati “tino,” kāti ke fakaasi mai i ei me e ‵tau o fai penā ‵tou faifaiga ki tino katoa, mo so se tino e fetaui mo tatou.


Thus, Christians reject abortion as a means of birth control. 	 Tela la, e ‵teke atu a Kelisiano ki te fakatōga o te pepe e pelā me se fuafuaga o te kāiga.


The Arch of Titus in Rome today 	 Ko te Mā o Titus i Loma i aso nei


Israel survived when they did everything that Jehovah commanded 	 Ne ‵sao a tino Isalaelu ona ko te lotou faka‵logo katoatoa ki fakatonuga a Ieova


We are wise not to get caught up in the pursuit of fame, power, or position. 	 Se mea poto ke sē kausaki atu tatou ki te fia lauiloa, te fia pule, mo te fia maluga.


Those desiring God’s approval should not be guilty of thievery under any circumstances. 	 A latou kolā e ma‵nako ki te taliaga a te Atua e se ‵tau o fakasala latou i te kaisoa mai lalo i so se fakanofonofoga.


Supplied With Sustenance 	 Ne Fesoasoani Atu i Mea e Ola ei


(Matthew 10:1-7) He himself had “set out on a tour of all the [Galilean] cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the good news of the kingdom and curing every sort of disease and every sort of infirmity.” 	 (Mataio 10:1-7) Ne “tamilo atu ei a Iesu i te fa‵kai ‵lasi mo fa‵kai fo‵liki [o Kalilaia] o asiasi ki ei. Ne akoako atu i loto i olotou fale tapuaki; kae folafola atu te Tala ‵Lei o te Malo, kae fai ke ‵lei a masaki o tino.”


Hence, all of us need to show concern for our brothers and truly care for one another. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou katoa o ‵saga tonu atu ki ‵tou taina kae ke fakatau fakaasi atu foki te alofa atafai tonu.


Why, ‘their heart had become hypocritical’! 	 Ne ‵fonu olotou loto i te “amio ‵pelo”!


What can we do to make sure that all aspects of our daily life are clean and orderly? 13 Of course, making sure that our person, our belongings, and our home are always clean and orderly is easier said than done. 	 13 E tonu, e faigofie fua ke faipati e uiga ki te faiga ke ‵mā kae fakatoka faka‵lei ‵tou foitino, ‵tou kope, mo ‵tou fale i lō te faiga o mea konā.


They will no longer exercise their evil control over human affairs. 	 Ka sē toe mafai o pule atu latou ki mea e fai ne tino.


She says, “Seeing the joyful faces of those brothers and sisters made me want to have the kind of life they had.” 	 Muna a tou fafine, “Mai te kilo atu ki te mata fia‵fia o taina mo tuagane konā ne fai ei ke fia maua ne au a te olaga telā ko maua ne latou.”


Jehovah “comforts us in all our trials” How does Jehovah make the way out for those who rely on him in the face of trials? 	 E tuku mai pefea ne ia a te auala e ‵sao ei latou kolā e fakalagolago ki a ia i te taimi e fe‵paki ei mo fakalavelave?


(1 Cor. 5:6, 7, 11) And because God disciplines to the proper degree, disfellowshipping can impress on the wrongdoer the seriousness of his sin and move him to repentance.—Acts 3:19. 	 (1 Koli. 5:6, 7, 11) Kae ona ko te Atua e se fapito mo tena polopolokiga, e mafai o fesoasoani atu te mea tenā ke lavea ne te tino fakatea a te matagā o tena agasala kae fakamalosi a ia ke salamō tonu.—Galu. 3:19.


Consider the words of the apostle Paul found at Hebrews 11:6. 	 Mafaufau ki pati a te apositolo ko Paulo i te Epelu 11:6.


He saw a potential for good in people. 	 Ne lavea ne ia se mea ‵lei i tino konei.


At certain seasons of the year, such stars are the last ones to rise on the eastern horizon. 	 I nisi taimi o te tausaga, a vaegā fetu penā ko te ‵toe fetu ke sae mai i te lagi i te feitu ki saegāla.


What assurances did Gideon receive, and how may this account affect our faith? 	 Ne penā eiloa te Famasino ko Kitiona telā ne ‘manumalo ona ko te fakatuanaki.’


“Because,” the next verse continues, “a husband is head of his wife as the Christ also is head of the congregation.” 	 E faka‵soko mai te suā fuaiupu tenā “Me i te tagata e isi sena pule i luga i tena avaga, e pelā eiloa mo Keliso e isi foki sena pule i te ekalesia.”


In all ages, well-intentioned people who have tried to establish a more just society were constantly foiled by greed and corruption. 	 Ko oti ne faka‵se faeloa a tino mafaufau ‵lei mai tupulaga kese‵kese, kolā ne taumafai o fakatoka faka‵lei a te nofo ‵lei o tino ne te kaimanako mo pulega sē fakamaoni.


How should your hope be part of your regular prayers? 19 It was Epaphras’ earnest prayer that his brothers and sisters in Colossae remain touched by and convinced of what lay before them, having “firm conviction in all the will of God.” 	 19 Ne ‵talo malosi atu a Epafala ke fakaosofia faeloa a loto o ana taina mo tuagane i Kolose kae ke talitonu katoatoa latou ki mea kolā e faka‵tali mai mō latou, kae ke “tuku katoatoa atu olotou loto ki te loto o te Atua.”


This subject may give rise to an almost endless variety of questions. 	 E mafai o uke ‵ki a fesili ka ‵sae aka ona ko te mataupu tenei.


It must be remembered, though, that the superlative example for us to imitate was set by Jesus Christ. 	 Kae e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me i te ‵toe fakaakoakoga tāua ke fakaakoako ki ei ko te fakaakoakoga a Iesu Keliso.


By complying with the Law, Joshua would act wisely and would be successful. 	 Mai te tautali i te tulafono, ne gasuesue eiloa a Iosua mo te poto kae ne iku manuia.


For example, were you single, but then you got married? 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mata a koe ne nofo taka muamua, kae oti aka ko avaga?


▪ Have you seen nativity scenes or plays that depict three kings, or wise men, visiting the newborn baby Jesus as he lay in a manger? 	 ▪ Kai lavea aka eiloa ne koe se ata e fakaasi mai i ei a tupu e tokotolu, io me ne tāgata ‵poto, e āsi atu ki te pepe fatoa fanau ko Iesu ka koi moe a ia i te tali fagai manu?


In today’s world, obsessed as it is with the physical, giving priority to one’s spirituality is a challenge. 	 I te lalolagi i aso nei, telā e ‵fonu i mea faka-te-foitino, se mea faigata ke ‵saga tonu atu ki ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga.


As we already read, Jesus taught us to pray for those persecuting us. 	 E pelā mo te mea ko oti ne fai‵tau ne tatou, ne akoako ne Iesu tatou ke ‵talo atu mō tino kolā e fakasaua mai ki a tatou.


This shows that even demons cannot turn aside Jehovah’s executional agents from accomplishing his purpose. 	 E fakaasi mai i te mea tenei me e se mafai eiloa ne temoni o taofi aka a tino kolā e fakaaogā ne Ieova ke fakataunu ne latou ana fuafuaga.


They reason that since the last proposition is undeniably true, then at least one of the other two cannot be true. 	 E fakasako‵sako mai latou me ona ko te mea e se mafai o fakafiti te tolu o mea, ko tena uiga e ‵se eiloa se mea e tasi mai nisi mea aka e lua.


If I, although Lord and Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash the feet of one another. 	 Kafai au ko te Aliki mo te Faiakoga kae ne mulumulu ne au otou vae, e ‵tau foki mo koutou o fakatau mulumulu otou vae.


If it were true, it would mean that man does not need God’s guidance and that man can do as he pleases. 	 Kafai e tonu, e fakauiga i ei, me e se ‵tau o maua ne tino a te takitakiga a te Atua kae e mafai ne te tino o fai so se mea e manako a ia ki ei.


Is it possible, though, that the idea is untrue? 	 Kae e mafai o fai atu me e ‵se te manatu tenei?


[Blurb on page 31] 	 [Te Manatu Tāua i te itulau w 31]


The apostle Paul encouraged his friends in the congregation in Rome to “follow the course of hospitality.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana taugasoa i te fakapotopotoga i Loma ke fakaasi atu “te alofa kaimalie,” io me ko te uiga talimalo.


8:6-12; 9:1, 13; 11:15—When did the seven angels prepare to blow their trumpets, and when and how were the trumpet blasts sounded? 	 8:6-12; 9:1, 13; 11:15—Ko te taimi fea ne ili ei ne agelu e tokofitu olotou pu, kae ko te taimi fea mo te auala fea ne ili ei a pu konā?


GENEROSITY. 	 UIGA KAIMALIE.


As his creatures, we look to him for guidance in our lives. 	 E pelā me ne ana tino ne faite, e ‵kilo atu tatou ki a ia ke maua mai i ei a fakatakitakiga i ‵tou olaga.


Therefore he inspired Moses to include relevant instructions in the Law covenant. 	 Tela la, ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki a Mose ke tusi ne ia i te feagaiga o te Tulafono a fakatonuga kolā e aogā.


Remember, our brothers and sisters need strengthening now more than ever.—2 Timothy 3:1. 	 Ke masaua la, e ma‵nako malosi eiloa a ‵tou taina mo tuagane ki fakamalosiga i taimi nei i lō taimi mua.—2 Timoteo 3:1.


18 What of the members of the “great crowd,” who will survive “the great tribulation”? 	 18 Kae e a tino i te “vaitino tokouke,” kolā ka ‵sao atu i te ‘fakalavelave lasi’?


(Proverbs 2:1-5) To fear God, therefore, we must study his Word, earnestly endeavor to understand its instruction, and then pay careful attention to its counsel. 14. 	 (Faataoto 2:1-5) Tela la, ko te mea ke mataku ki te Atua, e ‵tau o tau‵loto tatou ki tena Muna, taumafai malosi ke malamalama i ana fakatonuga, kae ke ‵saga tonu atu ki polopolokiga kolā e fakaasi mai ei.


“Be Content” 	 “Ko Lava Eiloa Tatou i ei”


In Hebron, David is appointed king over the tribe of Judah. 	 Ne fakasopo a Tavita mo fai te tupu o te matakāiga o Iuta i Hepelona.


They have “a façade of ‘religion,’” but their true condition is exposed by the evil fruitage they produce. 	 E “foliga ‵gali fakaloiloi a ‘lotu,’” i tua kae e fakaasi faka‵lei mai olotou tulaga ‵tonu e auala i fuataga matagā kolā e ‵fua mai ne latou.


Many faithful individuals have found that shedding tears of grief is a normal and necessary part of the healing process. 	 Ko oti ne iloa ne tino fakamaoni e tokouke me i te tagi se vaega masani kae ‵tau foki ke faka‵lei aka ei te loto māfatia.


Helping other people to get to know Jehovah gives our lives meaning and brings us happiness.—Acts 20:35. 	 A te fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke iloa ne latou a Ieova e fai ei ke iloa ne tatou a te pogai o te ola kae ke maua foki i ei te fiafia.—Galuega 20:35.


Moreover, our fervent longing for the coming of Jehovah’s day and for life under Kingdom rule is made evident by our deeds of godly devotion. 	 Ona ko mea konā, e fakaasi atu i ei me e ‵nofo “fakatalitali” kae ‘olioli faeloa tatou ki te oko mai o te Aso o Ieova.’ [Fakamatalaga mai lalo]


Being humble will help us to promote peace and unity in the congregation. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a te tumau i te loto maulalo ke fakamalosi aka ei a te filemu mo te fealofani i te fakapotopotoga.


6 The Israelites understood the term “covenant,” for Jehovah had concluded such solemn agreements with their forefathers Noah and Abraham. 	 6 Ne malamalama a tino Isalaelu i te tāua o te pati “feagaiga,” me ne fai ne Ieova se vaegā mea penā mo olotou tupuga ko Noa mo Apelaamo.


In time, he hopes to be spiritually qualified to serve as an overseer. 	 Fakamuli loa, e fakamoemoe a ia ke fetaui ‵lei a ia i te feitu faka-te-agaga ke fai pelā me se ovasia.


But this same verse shows that wisdom is even more valuable than money. 	 Kae e fakaasi mai i te fuaiupu foki eiloa tenei me e sili atu te tāua o te poto i lō tupe.


Rachel, who lives in Australia and has been married to Mark for 21 years, was also influenced by her background. 	 A Rachel, telā e nofo i Ausetalia kae ko oti ne avaga ki a Maleko mō tausaga e 21, ne lasi ‵ki tena pokotiaga i te auala ne puti aka ei a ia.


It means that we do our utmost not to be “fashioned after this system of things” with its corrupt morals, debased entertainment, and warped thinking.—Eph. 2:1-3. 	 E fakauiga i ei me e ‵tau mo tatou o fai te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke mo a ma “tau‵tali eiloa [tatou] i auala ma‵sei o te lalolagi,” ana amioga ma‵sei, fakafiafiaga matagā, mo mafaufauga ma‵sei .—Efeso 2:1-3.


(Zeph. 1:18; Prov. 11:4) The only refuge will be our “Rock of times indefinite.” 	 (Sefanaia 1:18; Faataoto 11:4) E tasi fua te ‵tou lafiga telā ko te ‵tou ‘Puipuiga ki te se gata mai.’


By now, the three friends of Daniel had been appointed administrators of the jurisdictional district of Babylon, so the order applied to them. 	 I te taimi tenā, ko oti ne faka‵sopo aka a taugasoa o Tanielu e pelā me ne ofisa o te malo o Papelonia, tela la ne aofia foki latou i te fakatonuga tenā.


“I wondered, ‘Why did she leave Jehovah?’ 	 “Ne mafaufau aka au, ‘Kaia ne tiaki ei ne tou fafine a Ieova?’


Can You Answer? 	 E Mafai ne Koe o Tali Atu ki ei?


Thus, Jesus made it clear that the dead are sleeping, unconscious.—John 11:1-14. 	 Tela la, ne fakamaina atu ne Iesu me i tino ‵mate e ‵moe fua, e seai se lotou mea e iloa.—Ioane 11:1-14.


8 If you had been among the other guests, might your thinking have been at least somewhat like that of Simon the Pharisee? 	 8 Moi ne aofia koe i nisi tino ‵kami, e mata, ka tai ‵pau ou mafaufauga mo mafaufauga o Simona te Falesaio?


Single sisters can learn lessons from the faithful example of older sisters whose life stories are related in The Watchtower. 	 E mafai o maua ne tuagane ‵taka ne akoakoga mai fakaakoakoga ‵lei a tuagane ma‵tua kolā e ‵lomi i The Watchtower.


You Can Cope With Discouragement! 	 E Mafai ne Koe o Fa‵ki i te Loto Vāivāi!


How greatly they underestimated the size of the universe! 	 Ko se faka‵tau eiloa te lasi o te lotou manatu mā‵ma ki te lasi o te iunivesi!


The more Gabriel learned from the Bible, the more he realized that it contains the truth. 	 A te uke o mea ne tau‵loto ne Kapilielu mai i te Tusi Tapu, ko te momea aka foki o tena iloaga me e maua i ei te munatonu.


What help does Jehovah provide? 	 Se a te fesoasoani telā e tuku mai ne Ieova?


15, 16. Give examples to show that the preaching work progressed despite problems. 	 15, 16. Ke taku mai ne fakaakoakoga kolā e fakaasi mai ei a te gasolo ki mua o te galuega faitalia a fakalavelave.


Concerning the Pennsylvania corporation, Brother Barr added: “Ever since its incorporation in 1884, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania has played an important role in our modern-day history. 	 Ne fai mai penei te taina ko Barr e uiga ki te fakapotopotoga telā ne fakatu aka i Pennsylvania e ‵tusa loa mo tulafono a te fenua: “Talu mai te taimi ne fakatu aka ei te fakapotopotoga ko te Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania i te 1884, ne tāua ‵ki ana mea ne fai i tala fakasolopito o tatou i aso nei.


Many are doing just that. 	 Tenā eiloa te mea e fai ne tino e tokouke.


When the boy had evidently grown to young manhood, Jehovah instructed Abraham to take the boy and offer him up as a sacrifice. 	 I te taimi ko tamataene ei te tamaliki tenā, ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki a Apelaamo ke ave ne ia tena tama kae ofo atu a ia e pelā me se taulaga.


(Philippians 2:3-5) Yes, but it is not easy. 	 (Filipi 2:3-5) Ao, kae e se se mea faigofie.


This means that Satan has been allowed to continue living for a while. 	 Ko tena uiga, ko talia ne ia ke tumau a Satani i te ola ke oko eiloa ki aso nei.


So, too, should any who today are holding back from serving God fully. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau foki o fai penā so se tino telā e fakatalave i aso nei ke tavini katoatoa atu ki te Atua.


Paul aptly wrote: “You had no hope and were without God in the world. 	 E fetaui ‵lei a pati a Paulo kolā ne tusi mai: “Ne ‵nofo foki koutou i te lalolagi nei mo te seai o se fakamoemoega, mo te seai foki o te Atua.


He knew that we humans would be happy in Paradise because he created us with the qualities needed to enjoy such a wonderful earthly home. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me ka fia‵fia tatou ke ola i te Palataiso ona ko te mea ne faite ne ia tatou mo uiga kolā e manakogina ke ola i se koga gali i te lalolagi nei.


Help Is Available 	 E Avanoa te Fesoasoani


12 Jesus trained his disciples by providing personal counsel tailored to their needs. 	 12 Ne akoako ne Iesu ana soko mai te tukuatuga o pati fakatonutonu kolā ne manakogina ne latou.


(Revelation 2:10) Similarly, Jesus commended those in Philadelphia, saying: “You kept my word [or, obeyed me] and did not prove false to my name. 	 (Fakaasiga 2:10) Ne fakamālō atu foki a Iesu ki tino i Filatelafia, penei: “Ko oti koe ne tautali i aku akoakoga [io me ne fakalogo ki a au] kae ne fakamaoni mai foki koe ki a au.


In fact, worldwide, an average of over 5,000 people become genuine disciples of Christ each week of the year! 	 A te tonuga loa, e nofo pelā ki te 5,000 tupu a tino ‵fou i te lalolagi kātoa e fai pelā me ne soko ‵tonu o Keliso i vaiaso takitasi o te tausaga!


So I associated with an evangelical religion for a time. 	 Tela la, ne kau atu au ki te lotu evagelia mō se vaitaimi.


WAYS WE INDIVIDUALLY CAN PROMOTE UNITY 	 AUALA E FAKAMALOSI AKA EI NE TINO TAKI TOKOTASI TE ‵TOU ‵KAU FAKATASI


However, I was curious and asked questions, so she studied with me when my father was out of the house. 	 E tigā i ei, ne lasi ‵ki a toku fia iloa ki mea ne tauloto ne ia kae ne uke ‵ki aku fesili ne fai, telā ne iku atu ei ki te fai ne ia taku akoga, māfai fua e galo a toku tamana i te fale.


Exercising self-control is the course of wisdom. 	 A te fakagaluegaga o te loto pulea ko te auala o te poto.


Should this increase trouble us? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o manava‵se tatou ki te fanakaga tenei?


The Bible, on the other hand, contains a remarkable prophecy involving the king of Persia that was fulfilled in minute detail. 	 Kae i te suā feitu, e maua eiloa i te Tusi Tapu a valoaga fakaofoofogia kolā e aofia i ei te tupu o Pelesia kolā ne taunu ‵tonu eiloa a fakamatalaga liki‵liki e uiga ki ei.


There were early indications that a sacrifice would be required. 	 Ne isi eiloa ne fakaasiga mua me e manakogina se taulaga.


All four Gospels record that after Jesus’ body was removed from the stake, Joseph wrapped it in fine linen and laid it in his own tomb. 	 Ne fakamau ne Evagelia katoa e fa a te mea tenā mai tua o te tapalega o te foitino o Iesu mai te pou, ne kofukofu ne Iosefa ki laugatu lino kae fakatako i tena tanuga loa.


“New conflicts have broken out in areas we were hardly aware of; world poverty continues to rise. 	 Ko kamata a fe‵pakiga ‵fou i koga kolā ne seki maua muamua i ei, kae ko gasolo faeloa o momea aka te ma‵tiva o tino i te lalolagi nei.


In fact, he does all he can to get us to abandon our relationship with Jehovah. 	 A te tonuga loa, e taumafai a ia ki te ‵toe mea e mafai ne ia ke tiakina ne tatou a ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova.


Jehovah Keeps His Promises 	 E Masaua Eiloa ne Ieova Ana Folafolaga


All such sacrifices and priestly services were a mere shadow, though, of what Jesus was to accomplish. 	 A vaegā taulaga mo taviniga fakafaitaulaga katoa konā ne ata ‵nefu fua, o mea kolā ne ‵tau o fakataunu ne Iesu.


(Romans 7:25) Yes, Paul had confidence that Jesus’ shed blood could redeem him from inherited sin.—Romans 5:18. 	 (Loma 7:25) E tonu, ne talitonu a Paulo me e mafai ne te toto maligi o Iesu o fakasaoloto a ia mai te agasala telā ne togi mai.—Loma 5:18.


As you see the scriptures form a harmonious unit, you will surely conclude that the Bible prophets and writers must have been “moved by holy spirit.”—2 Pet. 1:21. 	 Kafai ko lavea ne koe i tusi fai‵tau konei e fetaui ‵lei eiloa te fakasologa o latou, e mautinoa eiloa me ka fakaiku aka ne koe i pelofeta mo tino ne tusi ne latou te Tusi Tapu ne ‘takitaki ne te agaga tapu.’—2 Pe. 1:21.


We know that life in Satan’s system is often unfair and that we need to fight against letting evildoers incense us. 	 E iloa ne tatou me e se ‵lei faeloa a te olaga i te fakanofonofoga a Satani kae e ‵tau o taua atu tatou ke ‵kalo keatea mai te uiga masei ko te kaitaua.


But the needed courage will come if such ones truly repent and rekindle their love for God. 	 Kae ka maua eiloa ne latou te loto toa māfai e sala‵mo tonu a vaegā tino penā kae toe fakamalosi aka te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua.


Of what are we reminded by Habakkuk 3:7-11? 	 Ne a mea e fakamasaua mai ki a tatou i te Sapakuka 3:7-11?


Promoting Bible Education Jesus Christ commissioned his followers to “make disciples of people of all the nations.” 	 “Ona ko te mea e se mafai nei o fanatu au o galue i te Peteli [se tamaliki tagata ko lima ana tausaga], e fiafia au o avatu a te meaalofa tenei mo toku loto kātoa.


And those with similar preferences in recreation often spend much time together. 	 Kae penā foki a latou kolā e ‵pau a mea e fia‵fia latou ki ei i mea tau fakafiafiaga e mafai o fakamāumāu fakatasi ne latou a taimi e uke.


And that is immortal heavenly life. 	 Kae ko te mea tenā ko te ola telā e se mafai o tamate i te lagi.


6 Jesus knew something else that led him to remain watchful. 	 6 E isi aka foki se mea e iloa ne Iesu telā ne fai ei a ia ke tumau i te matapulapula.


5 Jehovah made other provisions to care for the spiritual needs of his people. Even before they arrived in the Promised Land, he commanded them to build the tabernacle, the center of true worship. 	 A koi tuai foki o oko atu latou ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga, ne fakatonu atu a ia ki a latou ke faite a te faleie, ko te koga telā e fai i ei te tapuakiga tonu.


Peter testified: “No, it was not by following artfully contrived false stories that we acquainted you with the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but it was by having become eyewitnesses of his magnificence.”—1 Timothy 6:20, 21; 2 Peter 1:16. 	 Ne fakamaoni atu penei a Petelu: “Ne seki fakaaoga ne matou a tala ‵kai kolā ne fai ne tino, i te ‵takuatuga ke iloa ne koutou a te foki mai o te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso mo te ‵malu. Ne ‵kilo tonu atu eiloa omotou mata ki tona sili!”—1 Timoteo 6:20, 21; 2 Petelu 1:16.


In mentioning “the signs of the times,” Jesus indicated that his first-century Jewish listeners should have been aware of the urgency of the times in which they were living. 	 I ana pati e uiga ki ‘fakailoga o te vaitaimi tenā,’ ne fai atu a Iesu me ne ‵tau o iloa ne ana tino fakalogo‵logo Iutaia a te tāua o te vaitaimi ko ola latou i ei.


How Can We Walk With God? 	 E Sa‵sale Pefea Tatou mo te Atua?


Then Jehovah would take his disciplined wifelike nation out of the Babylonian “wilderness” and bring her back to Judah and Jerusalem. 	 Ko toe puke ei keatea ne Ieova a tena fenua, telā ko tena avaga fakatusa kae telā ko oti ne polopoloki faka‵lei, mai te “koga lavaki” o Papelonia o toe fakafoki atu ki Iuta mo Ielusalema.


[Picture on page 30, 31] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 20]


The apostle Peter urges us: “Supply to your faith . . . endurance.” (2 Peter 1:5, 6) We need endurance, for Jesus said: “He that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved.”—Matthew 24:13. 	 E fakamalosi mai te apositolo ko Petelu ki a tatou: ‘Fakaopoopo ki te otou fakatuanaki te kufaki.’ (2 Petelu 1:5, 6) E ma‵nako tatou ke maua te loto kufaki, me ne fai mai a Iesu: “Ka ko te tino e loto mau ke oko ki te ikuga, e ola eiloa a ia.”—Mataio 24:13.


Angels helped a righteous man named Lot. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu agelu ki se tagata amiotonu e igoa ki a Lota.


How will he view that? 	 Ka pefea te kilokiloga a te toeaina tenā ki ei?


19 At last, the time for revealing “the sacred secret” had drawn near. 	 19 Nei la, ko pili mai eiloa te taimi ke fakaasi mai a “te mea ‵funa.”


We might help others with their chores, thus showing personal interest in them. 	 E mafai foki o fesoasoani atu tatou ki nisi tino o fai a nisi galuega a latou, mai te fakaasi atu o te ‵tou amanaia ki a latou.


Apparently, the princes of Babylon sent emissaries to inquire about that sign. 	 Kāti ne uga atu ne pelenise o Papelonia a tino ke sukesuke aka a mea e uiga ki te fakailoga.


How are specific prayers related to helping others? 14 The possibilities abound for you to include in your personal prayers individuals you know who need Jehovah’s support, consolation, wisdom, and holy spirit, or any of its resulting fruits. 	 14 E uke a avanoaga e maua ne koe ke taku atu i au ‵talo a igoa o tino kolā e iloa ne koe me e ‵tau o maua mai i a Ieova tena fesoasoani, tena fakamafanafanaga, tena poto, tena agaga tapu, mo mea kolā e iku mai i ei.


(Prov. 22:6) They may have experienced situations like the ones you now experience. 	 (Faata. 22:6) Kāti ne fe‵paki latou mo mea kolā ko fe‵paki nei mo koutou.


He “Walked With the True God” 	 A ia ne “Sa‵sale Fakatasi mo te Atua Tonu”


(Isaiah 55:10, 11) Jeremiah’s work as a prophet and the attitude of the people toward his message find parallels in our day. 	 (Isaia 55:10, 11) E tai ‵pau eiloa te galuega a Ielemia e pelā me se pelofeta, penā foki loa mo kilokiloga a tino ki tena fekau mo ‵tou aso nei.


Do you have a spiritual mentor? 	 E mata, e isi sou taugasoa e matua i te feitu faka-te-agaga e mafai o fakaakoako koe ki ei?


Consider two examples. 	 Ke mafaufau ki fakaakoakoga e lua.


(Exodus 14:26-31; 16:2–17:13) As they camped in the wilderness before Mount Sinai, the people were so frightened by thunders and lightnings that they trembled. 	 (Esoto 14:26-31; 16:2–17:13) I te taimi ne ‵nofo atu ei latou i te koga lavaki i mua o te Mauga o Sinai, ne pole‵pole kae ma‵taku a tino i fa‵tili mo uila, kolā ne ‵lapa kae ‵pa.


Consider seven commonly asked questions about prayer; then join us in examining the answers provided in the Bible. 	 Mafaufau la ki fesili masani e fitu e uiga ki te ‵talo; ko suke‵suke fakatasi ei tatou ki tali kolā e maua i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


14. (a) What is suggested by the words “become kind”? (b) What will help us to be kind? 	 14. (a) Kaia ne polopoloki mai ei a Paulo ke fakaasi atu te ‘atafai o te suā tino ki te suā tino’? (e) Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke fakaasi atu ne tatou a te atafai ki nisi tino?


12 Referring to yet another factor that fortified his integrity, David said: “I have not sat with men of untruth; and with those who hide what they are I do not come in. 	 12 I te fakasino atu ki te suā mea telā ne fakamalosi aka ei tena fakamaoni, ne fai mai a Tavita: “Au sē fai takaga ki tino e seai ne aogā io me ‵funa ne latou olotou uiga ‵tonu; au sē kau foki ki tino amio ‵pelo.


Therefore, as Christians, we avoid a critical, complaining spirit and show respect for God’s theocratic arrangements. 	 Tela la, e pelā me ne Kelisiano, e ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i te uiga fakamasei tino mo te fāmeo, kae e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te āva ki fakatokaga fakaseokalatika a te Atua.


How do we show that we do not take sides in the world’s politics? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou me sē ‵kau tatou ki se feitu i malo fakapolitiki o te lalolagi?


They listen to the audiocassettes of the Bible and the Watchtower and Awake! magazines that are available in some languages. 	 E fakalogo‵logo latou ki kaseti fakatagi‵tagi o te Tusi Tapu mo Te Faleleoleo Maluga mo te Awake! kolā e avanoa i nisi ‵gana.


• necessary in marriage? 	 • tāua ei i loto i te fakaipoipoga?


The city grain reserves are destroyed, the area surrounding the temple is leveled, and more than 20,000 Jews are killed. 	 Ne fakamasei i ei a lakau kaina katoa o te fa‵kai, ne fakalaugatasi aka i ei a te kogā koga ne tu fakatamilo i ei te faletapu, kae ne ‵mate atu i ei a tino Iutaia e sili atu i te toko 20,000.


(Psalm 37:11b) Even now we find an abundance of peace in the spiritual paradise associated with the true Christian congregation. 	 (Salamo 37:11e) E maua foki ne tatou i aso nei te filemu lasi i te palataiso faka-te-agaga telā e aofia i ei te fakapotopototoga Kelisiano tonu.


2 Usually, God’s people are praised because of their good conduct. 	 2 E masani sāle o tavae a tino o te Atua ona ko olotou amioga ‵lei.


(Luke 10:17-21) However, when he saw the effect Lazarus’ death had on Mary and her family members and friends, “Jesus gave way to tears.” 	 (Luka 10:17-21) Kae i te taimi ne lavea atu ei ne ia te pokotia o Malia mo tena kāiga mo taugasoa i te mate o Lasalo, ne “tagi Iesu.”


23 The Bible Teach book is designed to help us teach people of different educational levels and from various religious backgrounds. 	 23 Ne fakatoka eiloa te tusi ko te Akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke akoako atu a tino katoa faitalia te tulaga o olotou akoakoga mo olotou putiakaga fakalotu.


Do you see the lesson in this for those dedicated to Jehovah today? 	 E mafai o tauloto a tavini tukugina atu katoa a Ieova mai te fakaakoakoga a Mose.


How was Zephaniah’s prophecy fulfilled upon Nineveh? 14 Only 15 years after Zephaniah spoke that prophecy, mighty Nineveh was destroyed, its royal palace being reduced to rubble. 	 14 Mai tua o tausaga fua e 15 ne faipati atu ei ne Sefanaia a te valoaga tenā, ne fakaseai atu ei a te fa‵kai malosi o Nineva, kae ne ‵fuli tena palesi ‵malu ki se fakaputugā fatu.


Among these are the following: 	 E aofia i tino konā ko latou konei:


All the mental, emotional, and physical pain that has resulted from sin and imperfection and made life miserable for countless millions will be no more. 	 Ka se toe ai ne mea kolā e taku ki te ‵mae o te mafaufau, lagonaga, mo te ‵mae i te feitu faka-te-foitino ona ko te agasala mo te tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa kae puapuaga i ei a olaga o te fia miliona o tino.


(Matthew 28:19, 20) Christians’ primary work involves teaching, which includes explaining how Bible principles can be applied in everyday life. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20) A te ‵toe galuega tāua a Kelisiano ko te faiga o akoakoga, kolā e aofia i ei a fakamatalaga e uiga ki te auala e fakaaoga ei a fakatakitakiga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu i aso takitasi.


Because a student who repeats answers without meditating on them is unlikely to grow deep spiritual roots. 	 Me i te tino akoga telā e faitau mai fua a tali e aunoa mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki ei e se gasolo o ‵mau ana aka faka-te-agaga.


The Bible says that “he looked intently toward the payment of the reward.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu ‘me ne fakamoemoe eiloa a ia ki te taui ‵lei telā ka oko mai.’


They may reason that material possessions make life more comfortable and enjoyable, thus more worthwhile. 	 E fai mai latou me i koloa faka-te-lalolagi e maua i ei se olaga nofogamalie kae fakafiafia, kae sili atu tena aogā.


Yet, from 1947 to 1958, it hosted more than 100,000 prisoners, including active and suspected communists, former resistance fighters, and scores of faithful Witnesses of Jehovah. 	 Kae mai te 1947 ki te 1958, ne ‵nofo atu eiloa i ei a pagota e silia atu i te 100,000, e aofia i ei a tino ma‵losi mo tino kolā e fai pelā me e ‵lago atu ki te kau kominisi, tino ‵teke mua kolā ne taua atu faeloa, mo nai Molimau fakamaoni a Ieova.


And we can do so even though we are imperfect. 	 Kae e mafai eiloa o fai tatou penā faitalia te ‵tou tulaga sē ‵lei katoatoa.


2 Jehovah expects us to put our abilities to good use. 	 2 E fakamoemoe a Ieova ke fakaaoga ne tatou a ‵tou atamai i se auala ‵lei.


He calmed a stormy sea and quieted strong winds.—MARK 4:39-41. 	 ▪ Ne fakamalū ne ia te tai sou mo te matagi malosi.—MALEKO 4:39-41.


As they got older, they complained at times about having the family study. 	 I te taimi ko ga‵solo aka laua o ma‵tua, ne fameo mai laua i nisi taimi e uiga ki sukesukega faka-te-kāiga.


We then might invite the student to attend. 	 Ka oti ko ‵kami ei ne tatou te tino akoga ke kau atu ki ei.


6. What good news is being preached today? 	 6 E talai atu ne Molimau a Ieova te ‵toe tala ‵lei eiloa.


(Numbers 1:1; Deuteronomy 1:3) Its name is derived from the two censuses of the Israelites, taken some 38 years apart. 	 (Numela 1:1; Teutelonome 1:3) Ne māfua mai tena igoa mai te lauga fakalua o tino Isalaelu kolā ne fai i loto i te 38 tausaga.


7 Here the slave is called a steward, a word translated from a Greek term denoting “the manager of a household or estate.” 	 7 E taku i konei a te tavini tenā ki te situati, se pati telā ne ‵fuli mai te pati Eleni kae e fakauiga ki “te menetia o se kāiga io me se laufenua.”


The laws they bore set out the core principles of the Mosaic Law covenant and formed the basis for the theocratic administration of a national government. 	 Ne tuku mai i tulafono konā a fakatakitakiga fakavae o te feagaiga o Tulafono a Mose kae ne fakavae ki ei te fakateletelega o te malo o Isalaelu i te auala telā e manako ki ei te Atua.


“God opposes the haughty ones.”—JAMES 4:6. 	 “E ‵teke ne te Atua a tino fakamata‵mata.”—IAKOPO 4:6.


In fact, scientists have calculated that the total energy output from just our sun is enough to sustain some 31 trillion planets like the earth. 	 E tonu, ko oti ne galue aka ne saienitisi me i te malosi kātoa telā e tuku mai ne te ‵tou la e lava eiloa ke tausi atu ei ki se aofaki o paneta e 31 tiliona e penei mo te lalolagi.


24 A Letter From Madagascar 	 10 Ko Pili Mai a Taimi ‵Gali!


Valuable suggestions for parents on protecting the family from immoral influences are found in the book The Secret of Family Happiness, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 E mafai o maua a manatu fesoasoani tāua mō mātua e uiga ki te puipuiga o te kāiga mai amioga ma‵sei i te tusi ko The Secret of Family Happiness, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


The Bible says: “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Fakapilipili atu ki te Atua, kae ka fakapilipili mai a ia ki a koutou.”


Would loving Christian parents really want this world to shape their child’s view of success? 	 E mata, ka manako eiloa a mātua Kelisiano a‵lofa ke fakamafulifuli ne te lalolagi tenei a te kilokiloga o te la tamaliki e uiga ki te olaga manuia?


In the book of Revelation, the encouragement to “hear what the spirit says” appears seven times.—Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22. 	 I te tusi ko Fakaasiga, e sae mai fakafitu taimi te fakamalosiga tenei: “Ke na faka‵logo la ki muna e fai atu ne te Agaga.”—Fakaasiga 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22.


Rather than seek revenge, however, Joseph tried to make peace with them. 	 Kae i lō te taui atu, ne taumafai eiloa a Iosefa ke maua se vā filemu mo latou.


A woman in Paris, France, heard that Jehovah’s Witnesses knew the name of God, so she asked the next Witness she met to show her that name in her Bible. 	 E isi se fafine i Paris, i Falani, ne lagona ne ia me ne iloa ne Molimau a Ieova a te igoa o te Atua, telā ne fesili atu ei a ia ki te suā Molimau ne fetaui mo ia ke fakaasi atu ki a ia te igoa tenā i tena Tusi Tapu.


Jehovah can, indeed, cleanse repentant sinners from the stain of even serious sins.—Isa. 1:18. 	 E tonu, e mafai eiloa o faka‵ma pakipaki ne Ieova se tino agasala telā ko salamō tonu mai i ana agasala matagā.—Isaia 1:18.


9, 10. Why is Jehovah not obligated to explain or justify his actions to humans? 	 9, 10. Kaia e se ‵tau ei o fakamatala io me fai mai ne fakamasako a Ieova ki tino e uiga ki ana faifaiga?


They will still keep on thriving during gray-headedness.”—PSALM 92:13, 14. 	 E tiga eiloa te leva o te olaga o latou, kae ‵fua mai faeloa. E lau usiusi kae malosi i taimi katoa.”—SALAMO 92:13, 14.


Such petitions are loving requests that persecutors might have a change of heart and take action that brings them Jehovah’s favor. 	 A vaegā ‵talo penā ne fakaasiga alofa ko te mea ke ma‵fuli a loto o tino fakasauā kae gasuesue latou o fai a te mea telā e fiafia a Ieova ki ei.


(Psalm 119:95, 99; 2 Peter 3:1; Jude 5) Just as a good cook prepares the same basic ingredients in many tasty ways, the slave class provides nourishing spiritual food in a wide variety of ways. 	 (Salamo 119:95, 99; 2 Petelu 3:1; Iuta 5) E pelā mo te tino poto i te kuka e fakatoka sāle ne ia a meakai masani i auala ‵gali kesekese, e fakatoka foki ne te potukau pelā me se tavini a meakai ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga i auala kese‵kese e uke.


Yet, more was to come. 	 Kae e uke atu a mea koi ‵tau o fai ne ia.


Rather, the Bible says: “God resurrected him by loosing the pangs of death.” 	 I lō te fai penā, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ne toe fakatu kae fakasaoloto a ia ne te Atua mai te malosi o te mate.”


One Bible account tells us that he “set out on a tour of all the cities and villages.” 	 Ne fai mai se tala e tasi i te Tusi Tapu me ne “tamilo atu a Iesu i te fa‵kai ‵lasi mo fa‵kai fo‵liki o asiasi ki ei.”


Earlier, these leaders had succeeded in having Jesus Christ condemned as a seditionist and killed as a criminal. 	 I aso mua, ne manumalo eiloa a takitaki konei i te faiga ke taku fakamasei a Iesu Keliso e pelā me se tino ‵teke kae tamate e pelā me se tino ofa tulafono.


Surely, then, we would never scheme to get out of one marriage while our heart is planning on another marriage.—Jer. 17:9; Mal. 2:13-16. 	 Tela la, e se ‵tau lele eiloa o fai se ‵tou aofaga ke tiakina ‵tou avaga kae taumafai o toe avaga ki te suā tino.—Ielemia 17:9; Malaki 2:13-16.


17 “Rejoice, young man [or woman], while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth.” 	 17 “Ke fiafia, e te tamataene [io me se tamafine] i te taimi koi foliki ei koe, kae fai ke fiafia tou loto i aso koi talavou ei koe.”


9 Zechariah’s prophecy sheds light on the reason why the nations take their stand against true Christians. 	 9 E fakamaina mai ne te valoaga a Sakalia a te pogai e ‵teke atu ei a malo ki Kelisiano ‵tonu.


But only God can make it grow.—Compare 1 Corinthians 3:6. 	 Kae ko te Atua fua e mafai ne ia o fakaola te lakau tenā.—Fakatusa ki te 1 Kolinito 3:6.


What examples of faith do we have in Naomi and Ruth? 20 The aging widow Naomi was a Judean and knew that certain women of Judah might bear sons who would be forefathers of the Messiah. 	 Ona ko te mea ne mate atu tena tama e aunoa mo se tamaliki, kae ko tō matua foki a ia ke fai ne ana tama, ne manatu aka a ia me ailoga loa e tupu mai te gafa o te Mesia i te lotou kāiga.


What are some reasons that elders make shepherding calls? 	 Ne a nisi pogai e fai ei ne toeaina a āsiga pelā me ne tausi mamoe?


How should a Christian treat his marriage partner in private and in the presence of others? 	 E ‵tau o pefea a faifaiga a se Kelisiano ki tena avaga i a laua eiloa e pelā foki māfai ko ‵nofo mo nisi tino?


Let us examine some features of this new book and why it was published. 	 Ke na onoono aka tatou ki nisi mea kolā e maua atu i te tusi fou tenei mo te pogai ne ‵lomi i ei.


(Genesis 3:15; 22:17, 18; 26:24; 28:14) About 500 years later, the prophet Nathan revealed that the seed would be in the royal line of David. 	 (Kenese 3:15; 22:17, 18; 26:24; 28:14) E nofo ki te 500 tausaga fakamuli ifo, ne fakaasi mai ne te pelofeta ko Natano me i te fanau ka vau i te laina tupu o Tavita.


10. (a) In this illustration, what is represented by the seed and the soil? (b) What is produced by a wheat stalk? 	 10. (a) I te tala fakatusa tenei, se a te mea e fakauiga ki ei a te fuaga mo te laukele? (e) Se a te fuataga e fua mai ne te saito?


See the box “Is Alcohol Taking Control?” on page 8. 	 Ke onoono ki te pokisi ko te “E Mata, ko Pule Koe ne te Kava?” i te itulau e 8.


(Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 5:11.)


(Daniel 12:4) Without such reminders we would become ‘forgetful hearers.’ 	 (Tanielu 12:4) Kafai e se maua ne tatou a akoakoga konā ka fai tatou e pelā me ne tino kolā e ‘fakalogologo fua kae ko puli i ei.’


Personal experience—both good and bad—can teach us valuable lessons. 	 A mea a tatou ko oti ne fai—ko mea ‵lei io me ko mea ma‵sei—e mafai o maua i ei ne tatou a akoakoga tāua.


But after they learn the truth, each one makes a choice as to whom he or she will serve. 	 Kae i te taimi ne tauloto ei latou ki te munatonu, ne fai ne tino taki tokotasi se filifiliga e uiga ki te tino telā ka tavini a ia ki ei.


Let us do our utmost to make our hosts happy that they invited us. 	 Tela la, ke fai ne tatou a te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke fakafiafia ne tatou a tino kolā ne ‵kami ne latou a tatou.


(Read Revelation 17:15-18.) 	 (Faitau te Fakaasiga 17:15-18.)


FOR years, a noted performer entertained audiences by interacting peacefully with his trained Bengal tigers. 	 ITE fia o tausaga, ne fakafiafia ne se tino telā e akoako ne ia a manu, a tino ki ana faifaiga i se auala filemu mo se taika ko te Bengal telā ko oti ne akoako faka‵lei.


“A lot of the brothers were waking up to the fact that they needed to pioneer,” remembers Joyce Ellis (née Barber). 	 “Ne ‵saga atu a taina e tokouke ki te kalaga tenā ke paenia latou,” e masaua ne Joyce Ellis (tena sainaga mua ko Barber).


Since the fat was regarded as the best or the richest part, the prohibition against eating it evidently impressed upon the Israelites that the best part belonged to Jehovah. 	 Ona ko gako ko te ‵toe mea tāua eiloa o te manu, a te fakatapuga ke mo a ma ‵kai ki ei ne fakaasi atu ei ki tino Isalaelu me i te ‵toe mea ‵lei e ‵tau o tuku atu ma Ieova.


How can you show that you recognize Jesus’ authority as heavenly King? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne koe me e talia ne koe te pulega a Iesu e pelā me ko te Tupu faka-te-lagi?


What is Sheol? 	 Se a Seoli, io me ko te lalolagi o tino ‵mate?


Contrast the common view of slavery with that encouraged at Romans 12:11. 	 Faka‵tusa aka a te kilokiloga masani e uiga ki te pologa mo te mea telā ne fakamalosi mai i te Loma 12:11.


What blessings do we enjoy because of continually seeking Jehovah’s guidance? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga ka maua ne tatou ona ko te tumau i te ‵sala atu ki te takitakiga a Ieova?


Examining how and why Jeremiah kept awake to his God-given assignment will help us to see how we can persevere in the work that Jehovah has given us. 	 A te iloiloga o te auala mo te pogai e tumau ei a Ielemia i te mataala ki te tofiga mai i te Atua ka fesoasoani mai ke lavea ne tatou a te auala e mafai ei o tumau tatou i te galuega ne tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou.


Furthermore, sleepless nights can create tension and stress that put a strain on the couple’s relationship. 	 E se gata i ei, a te se lava o te moe i po, ona ko te tausiga o te pepe fou, e mafai eiloa o fakafi‵ta kae fakalavelave atu ei ki te vā o te tauavaga.


(Romans 12:2) Why do we need to prove to ourselves the will of God? 	 (Loma 12:2) Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakatalitonu aka ne tatou a te loto o te Atua?


The humble prophet faithfully delivered God’s message, and Jehovah protected his servant from Jeroboam’s violent wrath.—1 Ki. 13:1-10. 	 Ne fakaoko atu mo te agamalu ne te pelofeta fakamaoni tenei a te fekau a te Atua, kae ne puipui ne Ieova a tena tavini mai i faifaiga fakasāua a Ielopoamo ona ko te kaitaua.—1 Tupu 13:1-10.


(Eccl. 7:10, New English Translation) Why is this type of thinking so dangerous? 	 (Failauga 7:10, New English Translation) Kaia e fakamataku ‵ki ei te vaegā mafaufauga tenei?


8 When a certain man asked what he needed to do to inherit everlasting life, “Jesus looked upon him and felt love for him.” 	 8 I te taimi ne fesili atu ei se tagata me ne a ana mea e ‵tau o fai ke maua ei te ola se-gata-mai, “ne kilo alofa atu a Iesu ki a ia.”


How the Challenge Has Been Answered 	 Te Auala ne Tali Atu ei ki Pati ‵Toa


In Search of the Truth 	 Te Salasala Atu ki te Munatonu


Jehovah has given his people satisfying work to do in these last days. 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ne Ieova a galuega kolā e lotoma‵lie tatou ke fai i aso fakaoti konei.


Accurate knowledge gave Noah faith and godly wisdom, which protected him from harm, especially spiritual harm. 	 Ne maua ne Noa te fakatuanaki mo te poto mai te Atua ona ko te iloaga tonu, telā ne puipui ei a ia mai mea fakama‵taku, maise loa i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


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 fai mea tonu. E se mafai foki o puli i a ia a galuega ne fai ne koutou, io me ko te alofa ne fakaasi ne koutou mō ia.”


In our Christian ministry, we can demonstrate a sense of urgency by concentrating on our work, such as by thinking about what issues, questions, or information might interest the people we meet. 	 I te ‵tou galuega faka-Kelisiano, e mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou se lagonaga ke fai fakavave mai te mafaufau ‵mafa ki ‵tou galuega, e pelā mo te mafaufau me ne a mataupu, fesili, io me ko fakamatalaga e fia‵fia ki ei a tino kolā e fetaui mo tatou.


Why was it necessary for God’s people to obey the laws given through Moses, and what attitude did the Israelites need to have? 	 Kaia ne tāua ei ke faka‵logo a tino o te Atua ki tulafono kolā ne tuku atu e auala i a Mose, kae se a te kilokiloga ne ‵tau o maua ne te kau Isalaelu?


You can do so by building yourself and others up through adept use of God’s Word, by studying Bible examples of faith and bringing them to life, by preparing for and participating in Christian meetings, and by holding fast to the precious privilege of the public ministry. 	 E mafai ne koe o fai penā mai i te fakamalosi aka o koe mo nisi tino māfai e fakaaogā faka‵lei ne koe te Muna a te Atua, sukesuke faka‵lei ki tala o tino i te Tusi Tapu kae talitonu malosi ki ei, fakatoka faka‵lei kae fai foki ou tusaga i fakatasiga a Kelisiano, mo te fano sāle i te galuega taulia ko te galuega talai.


I went to the Methodist Church. 	 Ne kau eiloa au ki te lotu Metotisi.


However, Nathanael did not just take Philip’s word for it. 	 Kae ne seki talitonu a Natanielu ki pati a Filipo.


Sharing in this work also equips them for regular and zealous participation in the field ministry after baptism.—Romans 10:9, 10, 14, 15. 	 A te kau atu ki te galuega tenei e fakatoka ei latou ke ‵kau atu faeloa mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega talai māfai ko oti ne papatiso latou.—Loma 10:9, 10, 14, 15.


That Law came from the most important Person in Jesus’ life—his Father, Jehovah. 	 Ne aumai te Tulafono tenā mai te ‵toe Tino tāua i te olaga o Iesu—tena Tamana, ko Ieova.


5 Both stages of God’s administration are developing today—heavenly and earthly. 	 5 I aso nei, ko fakatoka ne Ieova ke ola a te kau fakaekegina i te lagi kae ko nisi mamoe ke ola i te Palataiso i te lalolagi.


If we fall into serious sin, we need to repent sincerely and seek Jehovah’s forgiveness. 	 Kafai e fai ne tatou se agasala matagā, e manakogina ke salamō ‵tonu tatou kae ‵sala atu ki a Ieova mō tena fakamagaloga.


Once the idea was planted in Eve’s mind, she had two options: She could reject the idea, or she could keep dwelling on it, allowing her desire for the fruit to grow. 	 I te taimi eiloa ne ‵toki ei a te manatu tenā ki te mafaufau o Eva, e lua a mea e ‵tau o filifili ki ei tou fafine: Ko te ‵teke atu ki te manatu tenā, io me ko te mafaufau faeloa ki ei, ko talia ei ne ia ke tupu aka a tena manakoga ki te fuaga o te lakau.


Pleasant Unity and the Memorial 	 Te Gali o te ‵Kau Fakatasi mo te Fakamanatuga


(Matt. 16:24-26; Luke 13:24) Nevertheless, by means of holy spirit, Jehovah can give the tired one strength. 	 (Mataio 16:24-26; Luka 13:24) Kae e auala i te agaga tapu, e mafai ne Ieova o tuku atu a te malosi ki tino kolā e fi‵ta.


There are problems that for now can neither be avoided nor resolved. 	 E isi ne fakalavelave i taimi nei e se mafai o ‵kalo kea‵tea mai i ei io me faka‵lei aka.


SONGS: 65, 122 	 PESE: 65, 122


According to UNICEF, because of her “quick response and access to community health care, her child’s illness was cut short.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te UNICEF, ona ko tou fafine ne “vave o fakaaoga a te iloaga ki te tausiga o te ola ‵lei, ne ‵lei fakavave ei a tena tama.”


As they shared with him God’s promise that “the lame one will climb up just as a stag does,” the man responded with a wide smile.—Isa. 35:6. 	 A koi fakamatala atu ne lāua ki tou tagata a te folafolaga a te Atua i “tino vae ma‵sei ka eva ki luga kae ‵saka,” ne fakamisikata ei a ia.—Isa. 35:6.


(Jer. 10:23) History has borne out the truth of Jeremiah’s words. 	 (Ielemia 10:23) E fakamaoni aka i tala fakasolopito a te ‵tonu o pati a Ielemia.


As recorded at Zephaniah 3:9, Jehovah God declared: “Then I shall give to peoples the change to a pure language, in order for them all to call upon the name of Jehovah, in order to serve him shoulder to shoulder.” 4, 5. (a) What would happen to the unrighteous? (b) Who would benefit from this, and why? 	 E pelā mo te mea ne tusi ki lalo i te Sefanaia 3:9 (NW), ne folafola mai penei a Ieova te Atua: “Kae ka tuku atu ei ne au se fuliga ki tino ki se ‵gana ‵ma, ko te mea ke ka‵laga atu latou ki te igoa o Ieova, ko te mea ke tavini atu ki a ia tuauma ki tuauma.”


God has no doubts about who belong to him. 	 E iloa ‵lei ne Ieova ana tino.


14 Paul knew this from personal experience. 	 14 Ne iloa ne Paulo a te mea tenei mai i te mea ne oko ki a ia.


These Bible writers “spoke from God as they were borne along by holy spirit,” said the apostle Peter. 	 Ne fai mai a te apositolo ko Petelu me i “te agaga tapu e fakatasi atu ki tino kolā e folafola atu ne latou a te talaiga telā ne aumai mai i te Atua” e pelā mo tino tusitala konei o te Tusi Tapu.


Jesus’ words found at Matthew 6:33 have what relationship to what is in our heart? 	 Se a te sokoga o pati a Iesu kolā e maua i te Mataio 6:33 ki mea kolā i loto i ‵tou loto?


Persian history establishes the date as 455 B.C.E. 	 E fakamautinoa mai ne tala fakasolopito o te kau Pelesia me i te taimi tenā ko te 455 T.L.M.


Analyze Yourself 	 Ke Iloilo Ifo ki a Koe Eiloa


What about your dedication vow or your marriage vow? 	 Kae e a te tautoga i tau tukuatuga, tau fakaipoipoga?


(Romans 5:12) Nevertheless, we can display this quality if we pray that God ‘teach us goodness.’ 	 (Loma 5:12) Kae ui ei, e mafai eiloa o fakaasi atu te uiga tenei māfai e ‵talo atu tatou ki te Atua ‘ke akoako mai tatou ki te aga‵lei.’


Although his ministry at times placed great demands on his time and energy, Jesus was always patient and kind. 	 E tiga eiloa ne manakogina ke fakaaoga ana taimi mo tena malosi i te faiga o tena galuega, ne kufaki kae atafai atu faeloa a Iesu.


(Eph. 2:2) A baptized Christian father will not think, ‘Well, in our country the women teach the children.’ 	 (Efe. 2:2) E se ‵tau o mafaufau se tamana Kelisiano papatiso penei, ‘I toku fenua, i o fa‵fine te tiute ke akoako tamaliki.’


Faith in God’s means of salvation moves a believer to share the good news with others. 	 A te fakatuanaki ki fakatokaga a te Atua e uiga ki te fakaolataga e fakamalosi ne ia se tino talitonu ke fakailoa atu ne ia te tala ‵lei ki nisi tino.


(Joshua 19:1) Religiously and politically, however, the tribe aligned itself with the northern kingdom. 	 (Iosua 19:1) E ‵tusa mo tulaga fakalotu mo mea fakapolitiki, ne kau atu ei te matakāiga tenei ki te malo ki mātū.


Everlasting, Trustworthy Principles 	 Akoakoga Fakavae Kolā e Tumau Kae Fakatuagagina


17 Paul concludes his description of the suit of spiritual armor with the counsel: “Accept the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, that is, God’s word.” 	 17 Ne fakaoti ne Paulo tena fakamatalaga e uiga ki te gatutau faka-te-agaga ki ana pati konei: “Ke talia ne koutou a te fakaolataga ke fai mo otou puloutau, mo te muna a te Atua ke fai mo pelu.”


Why is Moses’ request recorded at Exodus 33:13 of special interest to Christian overseers today? 	 Kaia e tāua malosi ei a te fakamolemole a Mose i te Esoto 33:13 ki ovasia Kelisiano i aso nei?


Being confined, he could not, so those brothers may have made visits for Paul, carrying messages, bringing back reports. 	 Tela la, kāti ne fai ne taina konā a āsiga konā mō Paulo, ne avatu ne latou ana fekau, kae ne toe aumai foki ne latou a lipoti.


(Matthew 28:19, 20) Within the congregation too, we have occasion to teach. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20) E akoako atu foki tatou i nisi taimi i te fakapotopotoga.


19 An important feature in the lives of anointed Christians and their companions is that of regularly meeting to worship Jehovah and study his Word. 	 19 A te vaega tāua e tasi i olaga o Kelisiano fakaekegina mo olotou taugasoa ko te maopoopo faeloa ke tapuaki atu ki a Ieova kae sukesuke ki tena Muna.


Maintain Your Spiritual Health While Serving in a Foreign Field, Oct. 	 Ke Fakatumau Tou Ola ‵Lei Faka-te-Agaga i se Fenua Fakaa‵tea, Oke.


They heard his sayings, witnessed his powerful works, and saw his personal example. 	 Ne lagona ne latou ana pati, ne ‵kilo atu ki ana vavega fakaofoofogia mo ana fakaakoakoga totino.


He knew that right there a flaming blade was turning, ever turning, blocking the way into the garden of Eden. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me e isi se pelu ‵ka telā e miomio faeloa i te koga tenā, kae ‵pono ne ia te auala ki loto i te fatoaga o Etena.


At the same time, nothing is more satisfying than feeling his “everlasting loyal love.”—Isa. 54:7, 8. 	 E penā foki loa, e seai foki se mea e sili atu te fakalotomalie i lō te lagonaga o tena “alofa ki a koe ki te se gata mai.”—Isa. 54:7, 8.


It is this, I say, which leads on and helps towards moral excellence and towards happiness. . . . 	 Ko te mea eiloa tenei, e pelā mo aku pati, e iku atu eiloa ki te fakamalosiakaga mo te fesoasoani atu ke maua a amioga ‵lei mo te fiafia. . . .


DISEASE AND HUNGER WORLDWIDE 	 MASAKI MO TE FIAKAI I TE LALOLAGI KĀTOA


Christian meetings have always been a blessing to those walking in the truth 	 22. Se a te mea e tupu ona ko te fakaasiatuga ne Kelisiano a te munatonu?


In this time of the end, however, with the number of anointed overseers still on earth ever dwindling, the vast majority of Christian elders in the congregations are of the other sheep. 	 Kae i te taimi tenei o te gataga, i te gasolo ifo o mu‵tana a ovasia fakaekegina i te lalolagi, a te tokoukega o toeaina Kelisiano i fakapotopotoga ne tino mai i nisi mamoe.


Because the brothers accepted all responsibility, for some time others could continue making the increasingly dangerous trips. 	 Ona ko taina ne talia ne latou so se tiute, ne faka‵soko eiloa ne nisi tino a te faiga o malaga fakama‵taku mō se vaitaimi.


Nevertheless, Jesus was fully human. 	 Kae ne fai a Iesu mo fai se tinā tagata tonu.


We often hear them say that after watching the monthly programs, they feel close to the members of the Governing Body. 	 E lagona sāle ne māua olotou pati e fai me kafai ko oti ne onoono latou ki te polokalame o te masina, e gasolo aka faeloa o ‵pili atu latou ki tino o te Potukau Pule.


He sent his greatest gift of all, “his only-begotten Son,” to earth to die in our behalf. 	 Ne tuku mai ne ia tena meaalofa sili, ko “tena Tama fagasele e tokotasi,” ki te lalolagi nei ke mate mō tatou.


(Jeremiah 45:5) Christian parents, therefore, wisely provide their children from infancy with the right kind of spiritual environment and training.—Proverbs 22:6; Ecclesiastes 12:1; 2 Timothy 3:14, 15. 	 (Ielemia 45:5, NW) Telā la, e akoako atu eiloa mo te poto ne mātua Kelisiano a olotou tama‵liki, mai te taimi koi pepe ei latou, a te vaegā olaga mo akoakoga faka-te-agaga ‵tonu.—Faataoto 22:6; Failauga 12:1; 2 Timoteo 3:14, 15.


Special privileges do not elevate us from our lowly sinful condition. 	 E se fakama‵luga aka tatou ne ‵tou tofiga taulia i ‵tou tulaga malalo i te faiga o agasala.


Keep Growing in Brotherly Love 	 Ke Gasolo Aka Faeloa te Alofa Fakataina


16 We must always remember that Jesus is the true Head of the congregation. 	 16 E ‵tau o masaua faeloa ne tatou i a Iesu ko te Ulu o te fakapotopotoga.


However, he also on a day-to-day basis put the needs of others ahead of his own in smaller ways. 	 Kae i aso takitasi, ne fakamuamua faeloa ne ia a manakoga o nisi tino i lō ana manakoga i mea fo‵liki katoa.


We can imitate Paul by acknowledging negative attitudes or wrong beliefs that we encounter and then by skillfully introducing “good news of something better.” 	 E mafai o fakaakoako tatou ki a Paulo mai te iloa ‵lei ne tatou a kilokiloga sē ‵lei mo talitonuga ‵se kolā e fakafesagai mo tatou kae ke apo i te fakamatala atu o te “tala ‵lei o se mea tai ‵lei atu.”


9 When did this “people for special possession” begin to be formed into the Christian congregation? 	 9 Ne kamata anafea o fai a “tino tonu o te Atua, ne filifilia” konei mo fai se fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


The rebellion in Eden did not thwart God’s original purpose for mankind and the earth. 	 Ne seki taofi aka ne te ‵tekeatuga i te fatoaga o Etena a te fuafuaga muamua eiloa a te Atua mō te lalolagi tenei mo tino.


In line with Solomon’s words uttered earlier at the dedication of the temple, Jehoshaphat movingly beseeched Jehovah: “O our God, will you not execute judgment upon them? 	 E pelā eiloa mo pati a Solomona kolā ne fai i te fakaulufalega o te faletapu, ne fakamolemole atu a Iosefatu ki a Ieova: “A koe ko te motou Atua!


8 Why not examine yourself regarding some of “the deep things of God”? (1 Corinthians 2:10) These are not dry topics such as might be debated by theologians and clergymen. 	 8 Kaia e se iloilo aka ei ne koe tou malamalama e uiga ki “fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua”? (1 Kolinito 2:10) E se ne mataupu fakafiufiu e pelā mo mataupu kolā e kinau sāle ki ei a faifeau.


Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion, is mentioned first: “Another, a second angel, followed, saying: ‘She has fallen! Babylon the Great has fallen!’” 	 Ne taku muamua mai eiloa i ei a Papelonia te Sili, te emupaea o lotu ‵se: “Ne tautali atu te lua o agelu i tua o te agelu muamua, kae fai ake ana muna: ‘Ko pakū a ia!


(Matthew 4:1-11; 21:12, 13; John 2:13-17) Yet, he maintained mildness of temper when dealing with the shortcomings of his disciples, and he patiently bore their weaknesses. 	 (Mataio 4:1-11; 21:12, 13; Ioane 2:13-17) Ne agamalū faeloa a ia i te fakafesagai atu ki mea ‵se a ana soko, kae ne kufaki foki i olotou vāivāiga.


5 Like Paul, we preach to people out of heartfelt concern. 	 5 E pelā mo Paulo, e talai atu tatou ki tino ona ko te manava‵se tonu ki a latou.


For example, could you help someone by offering to perform a necessary chore, maybe running an errand for him?—Matt. 7:12. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai o fesoasoani atu koe ki se tino mai te ofo atu ke fai se galuega, kāti mai te fai o ana fekau?—Mata. 7:12.


What transition in rulership are we nearing? 	 • Se a te ‵fuliga ki pulega telā ko pili o oko atu tatou ki ei?


(Luke 22:42, 43) God gave Jesus the comfort, strength, and support he needed at that time. 	 (Luka 22:42, 43) Ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a Iesu se fakamafanafanaga, te malosi, mo te fesoasoani telā ne manakogina ne ia i te taimi tenā.


What a wonderful hope!—John 5:28, 29. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te gali o te fakamoemoega tenā!—Ioane 5:28, 29.


Clearly, there is abundant proof that Jehovah loves us. 	 E manino lei, me e lava kae ‵toe a fakamaoniga o te alofa o Ieova ki a tatou.


(Heb. 12:11) Most Christian adults agree that the discipline they received from their believing parents helped them. 	 (Epe. 12:11) E lotoma‵lie a Kelisiano ma‵tua e tokouke me ne fesoasoani atu ki latou a polopolokiga kolā ne maua ne latou mai i olotou mātua.