We can cultivate such faith by relying on God in our day-to-day activities. 	 E mafai eiloa o ati aka ne tatou a te vaegā fakatuanaki tenā mai te fakalagolago ki te Atua i ‵tou mea e fai i aso takitasi.


In Review 	 Ke Toe Fakafoki Aka


21 So, then, let us continue to imitate Jehovah God, who is “abundant in loving-kindness.” 	 21 Tela la, ke na fakaakoako atu nei tatou ki a Ieova te Atua, “tela e fonu i te alofa mo te kaimalie.”


World War I was then raging, and he received a call for military service. 	 Ne kamata te Taua Muamua, kae ne manakogina a ia ke kau atu ki te kautau.


“I no longer perform any useful function in the congregation.” 	 Ko se toe ai se mea e mafai o fai ne au i te fakapotopotoga.”


Jehovah bestows what privilege on us, and what will we consider in this article? 	 Se a te tauliaga e tuku mai ne Ieova ki a tatou, kae se a te mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


2. How would you define goodness? 	 2 Se a te aga‵lei?


Can you fulfill what Jehovah is asking of you? 	 E mata, e mafai o fai ne koe te mea e manako a Ieova ki ei?


Evidently, Jesus was then able to recall his prehuman existence. 	 I konā foki eiloa, ne masaua ei ne Iesu tena olaga mua i te lagi.


16 What in particular is now taking place on earth by means of Jehovah’s holy spirit? 	 16 Se a te mea fakapito e fai nei i te lalolagi e auala i te agaga tapu o Ieova?


Hannah often cried because Peninnah, her rival, relentlessly taunted her. 	 Ne tagi faeloa a Hana i a Penina, tena fili, mo te fakaitaita atu ki a ia.


• How is our hope linked with God’s great deeds? 	 E aogā pefea a te tusi fakaosofia ko Salamo ki a tatou?


(Ephesians 5:33) Consider how husbands and wives can heed this admonition with regard to their speech. 	 (Efeso 5:33) Ke mafau‵fau ki te auala e mafai ei ne tāgata mo fāfine a‵vaga o faka‵logo ki te fakatakitakiga tenei e uiga ki olotou pati.


(Hebrews 3:1) Similarly, the apostle Peter exhorted his spirit-begotten brothers: “As obedient children, quit being fashioned according to the desires you formerly had in your ignorance, but, in accord with the Holy One who called you, do you also become holy yourselves in all your conduct.”—1 Peter 1:14, 15. 	 (Epelu 3:1) E penā foki loa te apositolo ko Petelu, ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki ana taina fakaekegina ki te agaga: “Ke faka‵logo koutou ki te Atua, kae sa tuku atu otou olaga ke toe fai ei a manako kolā ne iai i a koutou, i aso koi va‵lea ei koutou. Ke tapu otou olaga i mea katoa e fai ne koutou, e pelā eiloa mo te Atua telā ne ana kalagagina koutou, e tapu.”—1 Petelu 1:14, 15.


He minimizes God’s law, disregarding Jehovah and His name as being of no force or importance. 	 E fakafoliki ei ne ia te tāua o te tulafono a te Atua, fakaseaoga ei a Ieova mo Tena igoa e pelā me e seai sena malosi io me sena tāua.


Why were there money changers in Jerusalem’s temple? 	 Kaia ne ‵nofo atu ei a tino faka‵liu tupe i te faletapu i Ielusalema?


Brother Barr often spoke with affection about his early family life; he was grateful for the sterling example that his beloved father and mother set for him. 	 E faipati faeloa a te taina ko Barr mo te atafai e uiga ki te lotou olaga faka-te-kāiga i te taimi muamua; ne fiafia eiloa a ia mō te fakaakoakoga gali ne tuku atu ne ana mātua ki a ia.


(1 John 5:19) There is a very real danger of becoming enslaved by materialism—a slavery from which it is difficult to escape. 	 (1 Ioa. 5:19) Se tulaga fakamataku ‵ki a te pologa ki te mauaga o kope faka-te-foitino kae faigata ke sao mai i ei.


Instead of accepting the correction, Saul made excuses, tried to shift the blame, and minimized what he had done. 	 I lō te talia ke fakatonu aka tena mea ‵se, ne fai ne Saulo a fakamasakoga, kae taumafai o ‵ti atu te ‵se ki nisi tino, kae ‵funa aka te mea ne fai ne ia.


And what can help us to act in accord with what we decided? 	 Kae se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fai ne tatou a te mea ko oti ne fakaiku ne tatou?


16 She also reports: “The elders always commended me for my efforts to attend the meetings and to go out in the field ministry. 	 16 E lipoti mai foki tou fafine, penei: “Ne fakamālō mai faeloa a toeaina ki a au mō aku taumafaiga ke kau atu faeloa ki fakatasiga pelā foki mo te galuega talai.


The fact is, though, that we will pursue what is in our heart, what is of value to us. 	 Te tonuga loa, ka kausaki atu eiloa tatou ki te mea telā ko moe i ‵tou loto, ko te mea telā e tāua ki a tatou.


Loving parents will allow their child to undergo hardships if they know that this will bring long-term benefits. 	 A mātua a‵lofa e mafai o talia ne latou olotou tama‵liki ke aofia i mea faiga‵ta māfai e iloa ne latou me ka maua i ei a mea aoga tumau.


They may just need to be pointed in the right direction. 	 E mafai o ma‵nako latou ki se fesoasoani mai se tino ke fakaasi atu ki a latou a te auala tonu e ‵tau o olo latou i ei.


14 Read John 3:16. 	 14 Faitau te Ioane 3:16.


His son Rehoboam ascends the throne. 	 Ne sui ei a ia ne tena tama ko Leopoamo.


The same Hebrew word is also often translated in the Scriptures as “glory,” which further indicates the high regard shown to the one being honored. 	 Tenā foki te pati Epelu telā e ‵fuli sāle i te Tusi Tapu ki te “‵malu,” telā e toe fakaasi mai i ei a te lasi o te tāua o te tino telā e āva ki ei a tino.


(2 Thess. 3:1, 2; Heb. 12:16) Ways to satisfy our spiritual need include diligent study of the Bible, zealous activity in the disciple-making work, and regular presence at Christian meetings.—Matt. 28:19, 20; Heb. 10:23-25. 	 (2 Tesalonia 3:1, 2; Epelu 12:16) A te sukesuke faka‵lei ki te Tusi Tapu, te loto finafinau i te galuega ko te faiga o soko, mo te kau faeloa ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano ko auala kolā e fakama‵lie aka ei ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga.—Mataio 28:19, 20; Epelu 10:23-25.


If possible, let each child have his own witnessing case, and teach him or her to keep it neat and presentable. 	 Kafai e mafai, ke avatu se ato talai ki tama‵liki taki tokotasi, kae fakaasi atu ki a latou te auala ke fakatoka olotou ato talai kae tausi faka‵lei ki ei.


1:44; 3:12; 7:36—Why did Jesus not want his miracles advertised? 	 1:44; 3:12; 7:36—Kaia ne seki manako ei a Iesu ke fakasalalau atu ana vavega?


● Why does it matter to Jesus? 	 ● Kaia e tāua ei ki a Iesu?


The Bible prophetically calls them a “refuge of a lie.” 	 E fakaigoa fakavaloaga ne te Tusi Tapu a latou ki se “koga faka‵lafi ‵pelo.”


“Why Live by Bible Standards?”—chap. 34 	 “Kaia e Ola ei Au e ‵Tusa mo Tulaga o te Tusi Tapu?”—mataupu e 34


Such teachings, often wrongly regarded as coming from the Bible, have contributed to much discrimination against women. 	 A vaegā akoakoga penā, kolā e masani o ‵se a kilokiloga ki ei e pelā me ne aumai mai te Tusi Tapu, ko oti ne ‵lago atu ki fakakese‵kesega e uke ne fai ki fāfine. [Ata i te itulau e 5]


Certainly, Isaiah described conditions that were far better than those the Jews had lived under in Babylon. 	 A te tonuga loa ne ‵valo mai ne Isaia a fakanofonofoga kolā e ‵lei fakafia atu i fakanofonofoga kolā ne maua ne te kau Iutaia i Papelonia.


What a blessing it is to be counted among God’s “fellow workers”! (1 Corinthians 3:9) And is it not thrilling that even angels have a part in this activity of preaching the good news?—Revelation 14:6, 7. 6. 	 Se mea fakafiafia ‵ki ke aofia tatou i “tino faigaluega” a te Atua! (1 Kolinito 3:9) Se mea fakafiafia loto ke iloa atu me e aofia foki a agelu i te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei, i ne?—Fakaasiga 14:6, 7.


Achan did not admit to his theft until he was exposed. 	 Ne seki taku ‵tonu atu ne Akana tena kaisoaga ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ne fakaasi faka‵sau atu ei.


Alex Kirby, an environment correspondent, stated: “The world does produce enough to feed everyone. 	 Kae e avatu faeloa a mea‵kai ki koga ‵se io me ko tō ‵togi ‵mafa, io me ko se mafai o tausi mō se taimi leva.


Still, Paul’s statement that ‘all Israel would be saved’ was true. 	 Kae ne tonu eiloa a te fakamatalaga a Paulo me ‘ne fakaolagina a Isalaelu kātoa.’


(Ps. 34:18; Isa. 57:15) He gives us wisdom and strength so that we can cope with any troubles we may face.—Jas. 1:5. 	 (Sala. 34:18; Isa. 57:15) E tuku mai ne Ia te poto mo te malosi ke mafai ne tatou o fakafesagai atu ki so se fakalavelave e fepaki mo tatou.—Iako. 1:5.


“It is so true that there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.” 	 “Ko oko eiloa i te ‵tonu o te manatu me e sili atu te fiafia e maua i te tuku atu o au mea i lō te maua mai.”


16 Just imagine the awkwardness Peter must have felt as he entered the home of Cornelius. 	 16 Ke mafaufau ki te ma‵sei o lagonaga o Petelu i te taimi ne ulu atu ei a ia ki te fale o Konelio.


Why will we consider the examples of four kings of Judah? 	 Kaia e sau‵tala ei tatou ki fakaakoakoga a tupu e tokofa o Iuta?


(Proverbs 25:11; 27:9) Once we have gained the friendship of others, we must maintain it by continuing to show unselfish affection. 	 (Faataoto 25:11; 27:9) Kafai ko tali‵tonu tonu a nisi tino ki a tatou, e ‵tau eiloa o fakatumau ne tatou te mea tenā mai te tumau i te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai sē manatu fakapito.


How is the love that endures all things a help to married Christians? 	 E fesoasoani atu pefea a te alofa telā e kufaki ki mea katoa ki Kelisiano a‵vaga?


• Why do many not accept the truth? 	 • Kaia e se talia i ei ne te tokoukega o tino a te munatonu?


In commenting on those gathered, one of the managers of the stadium said: “This is the best-behaved crowd I have ever seen in this stadium. 	 Ne fai mai se menetia e tokotasi o te koga ta‵fao e uiga ki a latou kolā ne maopoopo i konā: “Tenei eiloa te ‵toe potukau o tino ‵lei olotou amioga ne lavea ne au i te koga tafao tenei.


(Ge 24 Verses 10, 11) When he saw the women coming closer, he knew that the crucial moment of his mission had arrived. 	 (Fuaiupu e 10, 11) I te laveaatuga me ko pili mai a fāfine, ne iloa ei ne ia me ko pili foki o oko atu ki te ‵toe taimi tāua o tena malaga.


Some Hebrew Christians were evidently troubled by the attacks. 	 Kāti ne logo‵mae a nisi Kelisiano Epelu i osomaiga konā.


2 Jehovah was confident that Jesus would successfully fulfill his assignment and oppose the Devil while on the earth. 	 2 Ne talitonu Ieova me ka manumalo eiloa Iesu i te fakataunuga o tena tiute kae ‵teke atu ki te Tiapolo i te taimi koi nofo ei a ia i te lalolagi.


[Blurb on page 6] 	 [Te Manatu Tāua i te itulau e 6]


• Why is it fitting that David compared Jehovah to a shepherd? 	 • Kaia e fetaui ‵lei ei ke fakatusa ne Tavita a Ieova ki se tausi mamoe?


14 In our extended spiritual family, we are in a good position to “take the lead” in showing honor to the elderly members of the congregation. 	 14 I te ‵tou kāiga faka-te-agaga, e mafai eiloa o “āva” tatou ki tino ma‵tua i te fakapotopotoga.


(See bound volume) 	 Kaia ne ‵sao atu ei a Kelisiano fakamaoni i te fakamaseiga o Ielusalema?


How could David ever forget what they did for him? 	 Ne mafai pefea o puli i a Tavita a mea kolā ne fai ne latou mō ia?


Why, at least four of them—Philistia, Moab, Ammon, and Edom—eventually ceased to exist! 	 Kae ko fenua e fa mai i ei—ko Filisitia, Moapi, Amoni mo Etoma—ne ‵galo atu eiloa!


Nevertheless, a few brave souls refused to be cowed by Babylon the Great. 	 Kae tiga te feitu tenā, e isi eiloa ne nāi tagata loto ‵mafi ne seki talia ne latou ke fakamatakutaku a latou ne Papelonia te Sili.


How did the need for the water of life arise, and what is represented by that water? 	 E pefea te manakogina o te vai o te ola telā e fakaata mai i te vai tenā?


5:5—In what way was Israel ‘not to search for Bethel’? 	 5:5—I se auala fea ne ‘seki ‵tau ei mo Isalaelu o ‵sala atu ki Peteli’?


Most of her classmates were sexually active, and after a typical weekend, they boasted of their latest sexual encounters. 	 Ne aofia malosi a te tokoukega o tamaliki o tena vasega i faifaiga fakatauavaga, kae kafai ko ‵foki atu latou ki te akoga i te vaiaso fou, ne fai‵pati fakamata‵mata latou ki olotou faifaiga fakatauavaga.


• Who or what is Jehovah’s Daystar, and when did it arise? 	 • Ko oi io me se a te Fetu Ao a Ieova, kae ne fanaka anafea te fetu tenā?


We had another frightening experience. 	 Ne toe isi foki se suā tala fakamataku a māua.


Color affects our emotions. 	 E pokotia eiloa ‵tou lagonaga i lanu.


Therefore, Jehovah God’s name, or reputation, will be at stake. 	 Tela la, ko tu te igoa o Ieova te Atua io me ko faifaiga i se tulaga fakamataku.


16 Children need to know the proper and the improper use of their private body parts. 	 16 E ‵tau foki o iloa ne tama‵liki te fakaaogāga ‵tau mo te fakaaogāga se ‵tau o koga tapu o olotou foitino.


Cultivate Obedience as the End Draws Near 	 Ke na Faka‵logo me ko Pili Mai te Gataga


God intended the temple to be “a house of prayer for all the nations.”—Mark 11:17. 	 Ne manako te Atua ke fai a te faletapu e pelā me “se fale ‵talo mō tino o fenua katoa.”—Maleko 11:17.


7 According to the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, the original Greek word translated “mental-regulating” at Ephesians 6:4 refers to a process that “seeks to correct the mind, to put right what is wrong, to improve the spiritual attitude.” 	 7 E ‵tusa mo te Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, e fakasino atu a te pati Eleni mua telā ne ‵fuli ki te ‘putiakega o te mafaufau’ i te Efeso 6:4 ki se faiga ke “‵sala ki se mea ke faka‵tonu ei te mafaufau, ke fakatonu aka te mea ‵se, ke momea aka te ‵lei o te tulaga faka-te-agaga.”


(2 Tim. 3:12) Acts 14:22 tells us: “We must enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.” 	 (2 Timoteo 3:12) E fai mai te Galuega 14:22: “E ‵tau mo tatou o ulu atu ki loto i te Malo o te Atua e auala i puapuaga e uke.”


For more information, see the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Kaia e se fesili ei koe ki Molimau a Ieova me kaia e tali‵tonu ei latou ki te lotou lotu?


Diminished mobility and energy magnify our limitations and add to feelings of frustration. 	 Ona ko te sē lava o te malosi mo mea e mafai o fai e fakaasi manino mai i ei ‵tou vāivāiga kae e fakaopoopo atu ei ki te ‵fiu.


(Ex. 6:3) Nevertheless, he held back. 	 (Esoto 6:3) E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne seki fai a ia penā.


6 Shortly after commissioning Moses, Jehovah fully lived up to his name by ‘proving to be’ Israel’s Deliverer. 	 6 Mai tua malie ifo o te fakatonuga telā ne tuku atu ki a Mose, ne ola eiloa a Ieova e ‵tusa mo tena igoa mai te ‘fai pelā’ me ko te Tino faka‵sao o te kau Isalaelu.


11 Jehovah required that the Israelites assemble in Jerusalem for three seasonal festivals each year—the Festival of Unfermented Cakes, the Festival of Weeks (later called Pentecost), and the Festival of Booths. 	 11 Ne manako a Ieova ke maopoopo te kau Isalaelu i Ielusalema i ‵kaiga fia‵fia e tolu i tausaga katoa—ko te ‵Kaiga o Falaoa sē Faka‵fete, te ‵Kaiga o te ‵Katiga o Saito (ne taku fakamuli ko te Penitekoso), mo te ‵Kaiga o Fale Fakamalumalu.


Do not become wise in your own eyes. 	 Ke masaua faeloa ne koe te Aliki i au mea katoa e fai, kae ka fakaasi atu ne ia ki a koe te auala tonu.


(Acts 16:13, 14) Is this because there are not even ten Jewish males in the city, the number required to form a synagogue? 	 (Galu. 16:13, 14) E mata, ne fai penei ona ko te mea e se kātoa te toko sefulu o tāgata Iutaia i te fa‵kai, te aofaki telā ne manakogina ke fakatu aka ei se sunako?


Do you know how God showed loving-kindness to Lot? 	 1. Ko te taimi fea ne sae muamua mai ei a te tugāpati ko te “alofa tumau” i te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Epelu, kae ne a fesili e uiga ki te pati tenei e ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou ki ei? 2.


5. (a) What conditions were prevalent in Judah in Habakkuk’s day, and how did the people respond to his prophetic message? (b) How did the people of Judah display hostility toward Jehovah’s prophets? 	 5. (a) Ne a mea ne lauiloa i Iuta i aso o Sapakuka, kae ne a mea ne fai ne tino ki tena fekau fakapelofeta? (e) Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne tino Iuta a te lotou kaitaua ki pelofeta a Ieova?


God’s Free Gift of Undeserved Kindness 	 Te Alofa Tauanoa—ko te Meaalofa Faivasaga a te Atua


From the time he was called by Jesus to his final imprisonment and martyrdom in Rome—a period of over 30 years—Paul’s zeal did not waver. 	 Mai i te taimi ne kalagagina ei a ia ne Iesu ke oko ki tena toe falepuipuiga kae tamate i Loma—se vaitaimi o tausaga e 30—ne seki gasolo eiloa o vāivāi a te loto finafinau o Paulo.


16 Paul understood that Jehovah is “wise alone”—the very pinnacle of wisdom in the universe. 	 16 Ne malamalama a Paulo me i a Ieova ko te tino “poto e tokotasi”—ko te ‵toe tulaga maluga o te poto i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


The Philistines had “seized by violence” a well of water dug by Abraham’s servants at Beer-sheba. 	 Ne “‵fao mālō” ne te kau Filisitia se vaikeli e tasi telā ne keli ne tavini a Apelaamo i Pelesepa.


When he saw the reproach and blasphemy heaped upon God’s name, he was rightly zealous, or jealous, and acted to correct the situation. 	 I te taimi ne lavea ei ne ia a te taku fakamaseiga mo mea ma‵sei ne fai i te igoa o te Atua, ne tonu eiloa tena loto finafinau, io me ko te masalosalo, kae ne gasuesue a ia o faka‵tonu aka te tulaga tenā.


As we prayerfully meditate on God’s Word, we will feel motivated to apply its counsel even more fully. Indeed, we will to a greater extent unleash its power in our own life.—2 Cor. 10:4, 5. 	 I te taimi e ‵talo atu ei kae mafaufau ‵loto ki te Muna a te Atua, ka fakamalosigina eiloa tatou ke fakagalue katoatoa ne tatou a pati fakatonutonu i ‵tou olaga.—2 Koli. 10:4, 5.


24. What points from Micah chapters 3 through 5 have impressed you? 	 24 Ne a mea ko iloa ne koe mai mataupu e 3 ke oko ki te 5 o te valoaga a Mika?


How does the Bible’s counsel strengthen those who are discouraged? 	 E fakamalosi aka pefea ne pati fakatonutonu i te Tusi Tapu a tino kolā e loto vāivāi?


(Nehemiah 2:1-3) So devastated was Peter after denying Jesus that he “wept bitterly.” 	 (Neemia 2:1-3) Ne loto vāivāi foki a Petelu i te taimi ne fakafiti ei ne ia a Iesu, telā ne “tagi mautuutu” ei a ia.


No one really benefits from this speech. 	 E seai eiloa se tino e maua ne ia a mea aoga mai i te faipatiga tenei.


(Romans 8:14, 15) Millions have become their loyal companions. 	 (Loma 8:14, 15) Ko lau i miliona a tino ko fai nei mo fai olotou taugasoa fakamaoni.


Therefore have no fear: you are worth more than many sparrows.”—Matt. 10:29-31. 	 Tela la, sa manava‵se koutou, i te mea e sili atu eiloa koutou i manu eva konā!”—Mataio 10:29-31.


Flirting is another matter. 	 Kae e se ‵pau te mea tenā mo faifaiga fakafāmau.


After the merchants exploited the poor to the point of ruin, those unfortunates had to sell themselves as slaves. 	 Kafai ko oti ne kaisoa ne tino mau‵mea a tino ma‵tiva ke okoki se tulaga matagā, ko fakatau atu ei ne tino fakaalofa konā a latou e pelā me ne pologa.


Later, when the individual has made further spiritual progress and wishes to be approved for baptism, the elders will meet with him or her and ask, “Have you made your personal dedication to Jehovah in prayer?” 	 Fakamuli ifo, kafai ko gasolo ki mua te tino i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae ko manako o papatiso, ka saga‵saga fakatasi a ia mo toeaina kae fesili atu ki a ia, “E mata, ko oti ne fai tau tukuatuga ki a Ieova e auala i te ‵talo?”


(Gen. 9:4; Acts 15:28, 29) Prayer will help us to make decisions that relate to Scriptural principles and laws. 	 (Kene. 9:4; Galu. 15:28, 29) Ka fesoasoani mai a ‵talo ke fai ne tatou a fakaikuga kolā e fetaui ‵lei ki akoakoga fakavae mo tulafono i te Tusi Tapu.


When we notice a spot on our clothes, we immediately try to remove it. 	 Kafai e lavea ne tatou se lailaiga i ‵tou gatu, e taumafai fakavave tatou o ‵solo keatea te lailaiga tenā.


What can earthling man do to me?” 	 Se a te mea e mafai ne se tino o fai mai ki a au?”


(1 John 2:17) Our loving Father, Jehovah, ‘is not unrighteous so as to forget our work and the love we show for his name.’ 	 (1 Ioa. 2:17) A te ‵tou Tamana alofa ko Ieova, ‘e sē se tino sē amiotonu ke puli i a ia ‵tou galuega mo te alofa ne fakaasi ne tatou mō tena igoa.’


So I constantly have to work on showing proper subjection. 	 Tela la, ne tumau eiloa au i te galue malosi ke fakaasi atu a te fakalogo ‵tau.


When you conduct a Bible study according to the suggestions given at Christian meetings, you will improve your teaching ability. 	 Kafai e fai ne koe se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e ‵tusa mo manatu kolā ne tuku mai i fakatasiga Kelisiano, ka momea aka te ‵lei o tou atamai i te akoako atu.


12, 13. (a) What do we learn about mercy from the parable of the slave who owed his master a large sum of money? (b) What does it mean to forgive our brother “up to seventy-seven times”? 	 12, 13. (a) Se a te mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te tala fakatusa o te tavini telā ne kaitalafu ne ia a tupe i se aofaki lasi mai tena pule? (e) Se a te uiga ke fakamagalo atu ‵tou taina “fakafitu sefulu a fitu”?


Because you are standing complete and with firm conviction “in all the will of God.” 	 Me e tuku atu foki katoatoa tou loto i te faiga “o te loto o te Atua.”


Although I love to preach to the deaf, I will never forget an experience I had with a hearing woman named Chris Spicer whom I witnessed to on the street. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fiafia malosi au ke talai atu ki tino ‵tuli, ne seki mafai o puli i a au a te tala e uiga ki se fafine sē ‵tuli e igoa ki a Chris Spicer telā ne talai atu au ki ei i te auala.


“Run in Such a Way That You May Attain It” 	 “Tele mo te Fakamoemoe ke Maua ne Koe te Fakailoga”


According to the parallel account in Mark, the Pharisee then said to Jesus: “Teacher, you well said in line with truth, ‘He is One, and there is no other than He’; and this loving him with one’s whole heart and with one’s whole understanding and with one’s whole strength and this loving one’s neighbor as oneself is worth far more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.”—Mark 12:32, 33. 	 E ‵tau foki mo ia o alofa ki tona tuakoi e pelā mo ia ki a ia ake eiloa. E sili te fakalogo ki tulafono konei e lua, i lō o te aumai o manu vaefa o ‵sunu i fata faitaulaga ke fai mo taulaga ‵sunu ki te Atua.”—Maleko 12:32, 33.


Put your child’s friendship with Jehovah ahead of your own interests. 	 Ke fakamuamua ne koe te fesokotakiga o tau tama mo Ieova i lō ou manakoga totino.


They will have the opportunity to demonstrate their desire to do that by successfully passing the final test. 	 Ka fakaasi atu ne latou te lotou manakoga ke fai a te mea tenā mai te taumafai ke ‵sao atu mo te manuia i te ‵toe tofotofoga.


RUN WITH ENDURANCE—AVOID STUMBLING 	 TELE MO TE KUFAKI —KE MO A E SIGA


Nonetheless, she said: “I still went through a sort of grieving process. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne fai mai tou fafine: “Koi loto mafatia eiloa au.


In Liberia, Alex served as an altar boy in the Catholic Church. 	 I Laipilia ne fai a Alesana e pelā me se tamaliki e fesoasoani atu ki te tama i te faletapu o te Lotu Katolika.


“The path of the righteous ones is like the bright light that is getting lighter and lighter until the day is firmly established.”—PROVERBS 4:18. 	 “A te auala telā e sa‵sale i ei a tino amio‵tonu e pelā mo te la e kamata o fanake, e gasolosolo malie eiloa o vau te mainaga ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ko ao mai ei.”—FAATAOTO 4:18.


(Read Luke 13:1-5.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 13:1-5.)


In 1997 he met Jehovah’s Witnesses and found that they did not look down on him. 	 I te 1997 ne fetaui a ia mo nisi Molimau a Ieova kae ne seki manatu māmā latou ki a ia.


Some think of such trust merely as a feeling, a kind of blissful emotion that should well up naturally in the heart. 	 E mafau‵fau a nisi tino ki te talitonu tenā e pelā fua me se lagonaga fiafia telā e māfua mai i te loto.


Sharing in Christian activities in some way is generally possible for believers living in divided households. 	 E mafai eiloa ne tino tali‵tonu kolā e ‵nofo atu i kāiga mavae‵vae o ‵kaufakatasi i galuega faka-Kelisiano i nisi feitu.


19. What effective methods have been used in the Christian ministry? 19 How much longer Jehovah will allow us to engage in the figurative harvest work remains to be seen. 	 19 E se iloa ne tatou me pefea te leva ka talia ei ne Ieova ke tumau tatou i te ‵kau atu ki te galuega fakatusa, ko te ‵katiga o saito.


A key point in understanding the question of evil is to recognize that Jehovah did not create a wicked world. 	 E tasi te auala e malama‵lama ei tatou i te tali ki te fesili e uiga ki mea ma‵sei ko te taliaga o te manatu me ne seki faite ne Ieova se lalolagi masei.


Paul told Christians in Corinth: “We pray to God that you may do nothing wrong.” (2 Cor. 13:7) Humble prayers of that kind please Jehovah and speak well of us. 	 Ne fai atu a Paulo ki Kelisiano i Kolinito: “A te pogai tonu e ‵talo ei au mō koutou, ko koutou ke fai te mea tonu.” (2 Kolinito 13:7) A vaegā ‵talo mo te loto maulalo penā e fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova kae e fakaasi atu foki ei se ata ‵lei e uiga mō tatou.


For a mere 30 pieces of silver! 	 E 30 fua a tupe siliva!


If we “see” them with our eyes of faith and if we always rely on God, we will “dwell in security” and will experience Jehovah’s blessing. 	 Kafai e “lavea” ne tatou ki ‵tou mata o te fakatuanaki kae fakalagolago faeloa ki te Atua, ka ‘moe eiloa tatou mo te filemu’ kae ka maua ne tatou a te fakamanuiaga a Ieova.


“In the middle of the gods [“godlike ones,” footnote, referring to human judges] he judges: ‘How long will you keep on judging with injustice and showing partiality to the wicked themselves?’” (Psalm 82:1, 2) Accordingly, Christian elders shun any hint of favoritism where matters involving a friend or relative are concerned. 	 “Kae fakaiku ne ia a tonu o te fono a atua [ko tino fakaatua kolā e fakauiga ki famasino] penei: ‘E ‵tau o fakagata ne koutou a fakamasinoga sē ‵tonu, e fakagata foki te fakakaukau o koutou ki tino amio ma‵sei.’ ” (Salamo 82:1, 2) E ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, e ‵kalo keatea a toeaina mai te fapito māfai e aofia olotou taugasoa io me ko kāiga i se fakalavelave.


Those “rightly disposed for everlasting life” will thus have evidence that the course set out in God’s Word is really the best one to pursue. 	 Ka maua ne tino “kola ko oti ne filifilia mō te ola se gata mai” a fakamaoniga me i te auala telā e fakaasi atu ne te Atua i tena Muna ko te toe auala sili ke tau‵tali tatou ki ei.


With what shall I bow myself to God on high? Shall I confront him with whole burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 	 E a, e aumai ne au a tamā pulumakau tafasili i te ‵gali o ‵sunu mo fai a taulaga ki a ia?


5. What is essential in order for a young person to cultivate a personal relationship with God? 	 5 Ne tusi mai a te soko ko Iakopo, penei: “Fakapilipili atu koutou ki te Atua, ko fakapilipili mai ei a ia ki a koutou.”


(1 Cor. 11:1) One way that we might do so has to do with Paul’s experiences with the legal systems of his day. 	 (1 Koli. 11:1) A te malamalama o Paulo i tulafono a te malo i ana aso, se auala e tasi ne fesoasoani mai ke fai tatou penā.


“What I teach is not mine,” said Jesus, “but belongs to him that sent me.” 	 “A akoakoga e fai atu ne au e se e a aku,” ko pati a Iesu, “kae e a ia telā ne uga mai ne ia au.”


Why should God’s view of Abraham be heartening to many today? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakamalosi mai ki tino e tokouke i aso nei a te kilokiloga a te Atua e uiga ki a Apelaamo?


At that time, there was no dry land, no light, and apparently no breathable air at the earth’s surface. 	 I te taimi tenā, e seai se laukele malō, e seai se mainaga, kae e seai foki se ea ke ma‵nava ki ei i luga i te lalolagi.


Jeremiah 38:19 reveals that a number of Jews ‘fell away’ to the Chaldeans and were spared death but not exile. 	 E fakaasi mai ne te Ielemia 38:19 me e tokouke eiloa a tino Iutaia “ne tele” ki te kau Papelonia telā ne seki tamate ei kae ne ave fakapagota latou.


John notes: “Two things particularly won me over—the kindness and the friendliness of the Witnesses. 	 E fai mai a John: “E lua eiloa a mea ne ‵fuli ei au—te mataa‵lofa mo te matafia‵fia o Molimau.


• What have you learned from the way Jehovah communicated with the Israelites? 	 • Ne a mea ne tauloto ne koe mai te auala ne fesokotaki atu ei a Ieova ki te kau Isalaelu?


9 The activities of those Christians soon came to the attention of the religious leaders. 	 9 Ne seki leva kae lavea ne takitaki lotu a galuega konā a Kelisiano.


Then the Witnesses reassured me that God loved me by showing me 1 John 4:8. 	 Ne fakatalitonu mai ne Molimau me e alofa mai te Atua ki a au e auala i te fakaasimaiga o te 1 Ioane 4:8.


What can we learn from “the endurance of Job”? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai te “kufaki o Iopu”?


Soon afterward, I was assigned to conduct a congregation book study. 	 Mai tua ifo malie, ne ‵tofi au ke takitaki ne au a te faiga o te sukesukega a te fakapotopotoga ki te tusi.


Adam and Eve rejected divine rulership 	 Ne ‵teke atu a Atamu mo Eva ki te pulega a te Atua


We feel sure that Jehovah listened to our prayers.” 	 E mautinoa i a māua me ne fakalogologo mai eiloa a Ieova ki mā ‵talo.”


9 Many people today recognize that serious problems and shocking events have become everyday occurrences, and they may not be pleased with the direction that their own life is taking. 	 9 E iloa ne tino e tokouke i aso nei me ko ‵tupu faeloa i aso katoa a fakalavelave matagā mo mea fakama‵taku, kae kāti e se fia‵fia foki latou ki te auala e ola ei latou.


Are You Among Those Loved by God? 	 E Aofia Koe i Tino Kolā e Alofa ki ei te Atua?


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Why should we strengthen our sense of urgency? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakatumau ne tatou te ‵tou matapula‵pula?


(Read Mark 14:12-16.) 	 (Faitau te Maleko 14:12-16.)


After his death, they continued subject to him, and over the past nearly 2,000 years, the true Christian congregation has remained subject to Jesus and followed his leadership in all things. 	 Mai tua o tena mate, ne tumau eiloa latou i te faka‵logo ki a ia, kae kāti i se 2,000 tausaga ko ‵teka, koi tumau eiloa a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano tonu i te faka‵logo ki a Iesu kae tau‵tali atu i tena takitakiga i feitu katoa.


Do you desire to do that? 	 E mata, ko tou manakoga ke fakaaoga a mea faigaluega konā?


(Matt. 5:28) In addition, we show loyalty to our fellow believers by shunning hurtful gossip or slander, refusing to spread such negative talk or even to listen to it.—Prov. 12:18. 	 (Mata. 5:28) I tafa i ei, e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te alofa fakamaoni ki ‵tou taina mo tuagane e auala i te ‵kalo kea‵tea mai te gutu fatufatu mo te faitala ‵loi, kae sē fia fakasalalau a tala fakamasei tino io me fakalogologo foki ki tala penā.—Faata. 12:18.


Yes, the campaign was noticed. 	 Ne lauiloa te galuega fakapito tenā.


THERE is someone who wants to prevent you from knowing Jehovah’s name and enjoying a close relationship with Him. 	 E ISI se tino telā e se manako ke iloa ne koe te igoa o Ieova kae ke maua foki se fesokotakiga pili mo Ia.


After the facts are established, the body of elders will determine whether the couple’s conduct warrants judicial action. 	 Kafai ko oti ne fakapa‵tonu aka a manatu konā, ka fakaiku aka ei ne te potukau o toeaina me e mata, e ‵tau o fakamasino a lāua konei io me ikai.


(2 Cor. 7:1) Moreover, since he that “practices fornication is sinning against his own body,” immoral conduct of any kind renders his sacrifice offensive to Jehovah. 	 (2 Kolinito 7:1) E se gata i ei, ona ko te tino telā e “finalalolagi, e agasala ki tona foitino,” so se vaegā amioga masei e fai, e fai ei ke se fiafia a Ieova ki tena taulaga.


(Isa. 33:24) Eventually, the inhabitants of the new earth will wake up each morning to perfect health, thrilled with the prospect of another marvelous day. 	 (Isaia 33:24) Fakamuli loa, ka ala aka a tino kolā ka ‵nofo i te lalolagi fou i taeao katoa mo te malosi katoatoa kae e ‵kilo atu mo te fiafia lasi ki mea ‵gali kolā ka maua i te suā aso.


(Psalm 57:1) His trust in Jehovah was not in vain. 	 (Salamo 57:1) Ne seki mavale eiloa a ia ona ko tena talitonu ki a Ieova.


What does Jehovah require of those whom he teaches? 	 Se a te mea e manako a Ieova ki ei mai i tino kolā e akoako ne ia?


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The Greek word used here could refer to questioning as used in judicial examination and thus could involve counterquestioning. 	 A te pati Eleni telā ne fakaaogā i konei e mafai o fakasino atu ki te faiga o sukesukega i se fono fakamasino.


“Although I told myself and others that I believed that I was forgiven by Jehovah,” admits Elaine, “I always felt that somehow he was at a distance or that others were closer to him and that he was more real to them.” 	 “E ui eiloa ne fai atu au ki nisi tino i a au e talitonu i a au ne fakamagalo ne Ieova,” ko pati a Elaine, “ne mafaufau faeloa au i a ia e ‵mao io me ‵pili atu a nisi tino ki a ia i lō au, kae ne fai a ia mo tino tonu ki a latou.”


And from the Hebrew Scriptures, they knew about the holy spirit, God’s active force used during creation and thereafter. 	 Kae mai i te Tusi Tapu faka-Epelu, ne iloa ne latou a mea e uiga ki te agaga tapu, ko te malosi galue o te Atua telā ne fakaaoga i te faitega o mea mo taimi mai tua ifo i ei.


For one thing, “he feared God.” 	 A te pogai, me ne “mataku a ia ki te Atua.”


That was 30 years ago, and Morena is still in full-time service. 	 Ko 30 nei tausaga talu mai te taimi tenā, kae koi galue eiloa a Morena i te taviniga tumau.


Her husband admitted that he was not the best teacher and did not arrange for regular family worship. 	 Ne fai ‵tonu atu tena avaga me i a ia e sē se faiakoga ‵lei kae ne seki fakatoka a ia mō tapuakiga a kāiga.


(1 Tim. 2:9, 10; 1 Pet. 3:3, 4) You may feel that you now dress modestly. 	 (1 Timoteo 2:9, 10; 1 Petelu 3:3, 4) Kāti ko manatu aka nei koe me ko fai faka‵lei ou gatu.


That was one of the questions that Jesus’ apostles put to him during the final hours he spent with them in an upper room in Jerusalem. 	 A te mea tenā se fesili e tasi ne ‵sili atu ne apositolo o Iesu ki a ia i toe itula ne fakamāumāu ne ia mo latou i te potu i se falealuga i Ielusalema.


Does the Bible teach such a doctrine? 	 E mata, e akoako mai ne te Tusi Tapu se akoakoga penā?


The first three are about those trying to kill him. 	 A mea muamua e tolu ko mea e uiga ki tino kolā e taumafai o tamate a ia.


It appears that from that time on, God forbade these wicked spirits to materialize. 	 E foliga mai me talu mai te taimi tenā, ne seki toe talia ei ne te Atua a agaga ma‵sei konei ke toe liutino.


(John 3:16) In this context, “the world” refers to humankind. 	 (Ioa. 3:16) I konei, e fakasino atu a “te lalolagi” ki tino.


Our sense of humor, our ability to enjoy music, and our capacity for appreciating beauty are not necessary to sustain life—all are gifts from God that enrich our life. 	 Ne mafai o maua ne tatou te lagonaga fai mea fai fa‵kata, te fia fakalogologo ki pese, mo te mafai o fakatāua a mea ‵gali kolā e se aoga ki te olaga—a mea katoa konei ne meaalofa mai te Atua kolā e fakafiafia ei ‵tou olaga.


When observing creation, we are impressed with the way all of Jehovah’s creative works, small and large, serve a beneficial purpose. 	 Kafai e suke‵suke faka‵lei tatou ki mea ola ne faite, e ofo tatou i te auala e aoga ei a galuega fakaofoofogia a Ieova, mai mea fo‵liki ke oko loa ki mea ‵lasi.


Jehovah’s word did not fail. 	 Ne taunu eiloa a pati konā a Ieova.


When he expressed his concerns to God, he was told: “My power is being made perfect in weakness.” 	 I te taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne ia ki te Atua a mea manavase a ia ki ei, ne fai atu ki a ia: “Toku ‵mana e katoatoa ‵lei i taimi e vāivāi ei koe.”


How can you benefit from considering the accounts of the four kings as set out in this article? 	 Ne a mea aoga ne maua ne koe mai te mafaufau ki tala o tupu e tokofa i te mataupu tenei?


Occasionally, groups of up to 20 brothers crossed the border in daylight, using marked hiking trails. 	 Seāseā ko olo a potukau o taina e taki toko 20 i te ao malamalama ki te suā feitu o te tuakoi, kae olo i auala kolā e olo sāle i ei a tino sa‵sale.


The commercial system of this world often promotes get-rich-quick schemes that may even beguile some of God’s people. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne pisinisi i aso nei a te faiga ke “maumea fakavave” telā e mafai o takitaki ‵se i ei a nisi tino o te Atua.


We can do this by striving to be, at all times, a source of encouragement and spiritual refreshment to others. 	 E mafai o fai ne tatou a te mea tenei mai te taumafai ke fai tatou mo pogai o fakamalosiga mo te malosi faka-te-agaga ki nisi tino i taimi katoa.


Think of what has been accomplished! 	 Mafaufau ki mea kolā ko oti ne fai ne latou!


Why did Jesus appoint the faithful slave, and what is your determination? 	 Kaia ne ‵tofi ei ne Iesu a te tavini fakamaoni, kae se a la tau fakaikuga?


Many struggle with that today, and so did many in Jesus’ time. 	 E faigata ki tino e tokouke i aso nei me e se lava olotou sene, kae e penā foki eiloa a tino e tokouke i taimi o Iesu.


The Jews felt sure that their worship was right in God’s eyes. 	 Ne tali‵tonu eiloa te kau Iutaia me e fiafia malosi te Atua ki te lotou tapuakiga.


(John 10:16) Hence, when Jesus spoke to those opposers, his words included both the hope of heavenly life for the “little flock” and the hope of everlasting life on earth for millions of “other sheep.” 	 (Ioane 10:16) Tela la, i te taimi ne faipati atu ei a Iesu ki tino ‵teke konā, ne aofia i ana pati a te fakamoemoega o te ola i te lagi mō te “lafu foliki” mo te fakamoemoega o te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi mō te fia miliona o ana ‘nisi mamoe.’


3 “He that says he remains in union with [God] is under obligation himself also to go on walking just as that one [Jesus] walked,” states the Bible. 	 3 “A ia telā e fai mai me ola i te Atua, e ‵tau eiloa o ola e pelā eiloa mo te olaga o Iesu Keliso,” ko pati i te Tusi Tapu.


The apostle Paul illustrates that. 	 E fakamatala mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te mea tenā.


Why must Christians strive to stay spiritually awake? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei mo Kelisiano o taumafai malosi ke tumau i te ala faka-te-agaga?


(Mark 6:34; John 2:14-17) He kindly gave counsel to his disciples, even repeatedly when necessary. 	 (Maleko 6:34; Ioane 2:14-17) Ne tuku atu ne ia mo te alofa a polopolokiga ki ana soko, ke oko foki eiloa ki te fakafokifoki atu māfai e manakogina.


16 Yes, no matter what dark valley we may find ourselves in, we do not have to walk through it alone. 	 16 E tonu, faitalia so se koga pouli tagataga e mafai o oko atu tatou ki ei, e se sa‵sale atu tatou i a tatou eiloa i te koga tenā.


Roald had a well-paying job that he really enjoyed, but he asked for a year-long leave of absence. 	 Ne maua ne Roald se galuega ‵togi ‵lei telā ne fiafia a ia ki ei, kae ne fakamolemole atu a ia ke mafai o malōlō a ia i se tausaga e tasi.


When we do attend despite our fatigue, however, we benefit ourselves and we encourage our fellow Christians at the Kingdom Hall. 	 Kae kafai e ‵kau atu tatou ki ei, faitalia ‵tou fi‵ta, e maua ne tatou a mea aogā i ei, kae e fakamalosi atu foki tatou ki ‵tou taina Kelisiano i te Kingdom Hall.


Do Not Be Anxious, No. 1 	 Sa Manava‵se, Napa 1


If we fail to resolve such problems, they could easily lead to feelings of resentment.—Read 1 Peter 3:8, 9. 	 Kafai e fakata‵mala tatou o faka‵lei aka a vaegā fakalavelave penā, e faigofie ke iku atu ki lagonaga ita fakamoemoe.—Faitau te 1 Petelu 3:8, 9.


They were rich, rewarding years, full of encouraging experiences. 	 Ne tausaga ‵gali kae fakafiafia, kae ‵fonu i tala fakamalosi loto.


Truly, God’s faithful servants can feel as did David, a king of ancient Israel, who said: “Even though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear nothing bad, for you are with me; your rod and your staff are the things that comfort me.”—Psalm 23:4. 	 Ko tou tokotoko mo tau lakau e puipui ei au.”—Salamo 23:4.


Would it not be even more helpful to pour out your feelings to the God who promises to comfort our hearts?—2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17. 	 E sili atu te fesoasoani e maua māfai e fakaasi atu ou lagonaga ki te Atua telā ne tauto mai ke fakamafanafana ne ia ‵tou loto, i ne?—2 Tesalonia 2:16, 17.


WEEK OF APRIL 11-17, 2016 	 TE VAIASO I A APELILA 11-17, 2016


2 The account of what befell Lot provides a lesson for servants of God today. 	 2 E tuku mai ne te mea ne tupu ki a Lota se akoakoga mō tavini a te Atua i aso nei.


We are wise not to lose our sense of urgency as we await the end of the wicked world. 	 E ‵poto tatou māfai e matapula‵pula faeloa i te taimi e fakatali‵tali ei ki te gataga o te lalolagi masei tenei.


Matthew’s account adds: “Joseph took the body, wrapped it up in clean fine linen, and laid it in his new memorial tomb, which he had quarried in the rock-mass. 	 Ne fakaopoopo mai a Mataio: “Puke ei ne Iosefa a te foitino o Iesu, pelupelu ki te sulukafu lino. Ne ave ne ia a te foitino o tuku i loto i te tanuga ne tuki i kaupapa, fakateka atu ei a te fatu lasi o ‵pono i te gutu o te tanuga.


(Matt. 16:18) He will also oversee the building work to be carried out in the new world.—Isa. 65:21, 22. 	 (Mataio 16:18) Ka takitaki foki ne ia a galuega fakatu‵tu kolā ka fai i te lalolagi fou.—Isaia 65:21, 22.


These “became frightened and gave glory to the God of heaven.” 	 A latou konei “ne ma‵taku, kae ne tavae atu latou ki te ‵malu sili o te Atua o te lagi.”


(John 3:1, 2; 19:38) This fear was not imaginary. 	 (Ioane 3:1, 2; 19:38) E isi eiloa se pogai ne ma‵taku ei lāua.


At the same time, we must realistically acknowledge that many faithful Christians have died as a result of persecution, as was the case during the Nazi era. 	 Kae e ‵tau foki mo tatou o masaua me e tokouke a Kelisiano fakamaoni ne ‵mate ona ko fakasauāga, e pelā mo te mea ne tupu i taimi o te kau Nasi.


In other words, Jehovah views us as his servants only if we bear fruit. 	 I nisi tugapati, e kilo mai a Ieova ki a tatou e pelā me ne ana tavini māfai fua e ‵fua ne tatou a fuataga.


What should we be determined to do? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou ke fai?


On more than one occasion, he had counseled his followers to be humble, and on the night of Nisan 14, he demonstrated his own humility by washing the feet of his apostles. 	 E uke ‵ki eiloa a taimi ne polopoloki atu ei a ia ki ana soko ke loto mau‵lalo latou, kae i te po 14 o Nisani, ne fakaasi atu ei ne ia tena loto maulalo mai te mulumuluga ne ia a vae o ana apositolo.


(Psalm 91:3) A birdcatcher in ancient Israel often captured birds by using snares or traps. 	 (Salamo 91:3) A te tino fai manu i Isalaelu ko te tino telā e poa sāle ne ia a manu mai te fakaaogāga ne ia a malei io me ne togafiti.


12 True, the Christian congregation is made up of imperfect humans. Those who serve as elders make mistakes that at times may affect us personally. 	 A tino kolā e tavini atu e pelā me ne toeaina e fai ne latou a mea ‵se kolā e fanoa‵noa tatou i ei i nisi taimi.


If such self-examination reveals any deficiencies, do not ignore them. 	 Kafai e fakaasi mai ne tau iloiloga me e isi ne vāivāiga o koe, ke se manatu māmā ki ei.


At times, we will give our friends “cause for complaint” against us, and they too will do or say things that irritate us. 	 I nisi taimi, ka tuku atu ne tatou ki ‵tou taugasoa se pogai ke “se ma‵lie ei” latou ki a tatou, kae ka fai foki ne latou a mea io me e faipati atu a mea kolā e fai ei ke ita tatou.


The view that the lamb was slaughtered at the start of Nisan 14 is consistent with the direction to the Israelites recorded at Deuteronomy 16:6 that “the passover” was to be sacrificed “in the evening as soon as the sun sets, at the appointed time of your coming out of Egypt.”—Ex. 30:8; Num. 9:3-5, 11. 	 A te auala ne ta ei te mamoe i te kamataga o Nisani 14 e fetaui ‵lei mo te fakatonuga ki te kau Isalaelu telā ne tusi i te Teutelonome 16:6, i “te Paseka” e ‵tau o fai “i te itula fakaafiafi, ko te taimi o te aso tenā ne tiaki ei ne koutou Aikupito.”—Eso. 30:8; Nume. 9:3-5, 11.


Those selfish ones were seeking prominence. 	 A vaegā tino kaima‵nako penā ne ma‵nako fua ke takutakua latou.


From inside, from their heart. 	 Mai i olotou loto.


“Put My Tears in Your Skin Bottle” 	 “Utu Oku Loimata ki Tau Fagu”


Although his presence as King of God’s Kingdom is invisible, it is obvious from the fulfillment of prophecies. 	 E tiga eiloa e se matea atu tena fakatasi mai e pelā me ko te Tupu i te Malo o te Atua, e lavea ‵lei atu eiloa te mea tenā i te fakataunuga o valoaga.


Jayson, now serving as a ministerial servant, had friends like that in his youth. 	 A Jayson, telā ko tavini atu nei pelā me se tavini fakafaifeau, ne maua ne ia a vaegā taugasoa penā i te taimi koi talavou ei a ia.


Roxana went anyway, fervently praying that she might keep her job. 	 Kae ne fano eiloa a Rosana, kae ‵talo faeloa ko te mea ke mafai o tumau eiloa a ia i tena galuega.


PRAYER TO SAINTS—THE SCRIPTURAL VIEW 	 PATI A TE TUSI TAPU E UIGA KI TE ‵TALO KI TE KAU TAPU


The article provided a number of suggestions and included a box that could be cut out and kept in the Bible for reference. 	 Ne tuku mai i te mataupu a nai manatu fesoasoani kae aofia i ei se pokisi telā e mafai o ‵kati kae tausi i tau Tusi Tapu.


11:1, 10—How can Jesus Christ be “a twig out of the stump of Jesse” as well as “the root of Jesse”? 	 11:1, 10, NW—E mafai pefea o fai a Iesu Keliso mo fai “se kaula mai te tafito o Iese,” e pelā foki mo te “aka o Iese”?


The Bible characterizes Satan’s tactics as “machinations,” or “crafty acts,” and this incident helps to prove the point. 	 E faka‵kese ne te Tusi Tapu a auala o Satani e pelā me ne “auala ma‵sei,” io me ko “auala faitogafiti,” kae e fesoasoani mai a te fakalavelave tenei ke fakamaoni mai i ei a te manatu tenā.


19 Our Readers Ask 	 19 Ke Fakatāua Tou Tulaga i te Fakapotopotoga


(Matt. 26:13; Mark 13:10) What a privilege we enjoy! 	 (Mataio 26:13; Maleko 13:10, NW) Ma‵faga o tauliaga gali ko maua ne tatou!


This is the basic message of Isaiah 36:1–66:24.* We stand to benefit from considering what is stated in these chapters because many of the prophecies in this section are having their major, or final, fulfillment in our day or will be fulfilled in the near future. 	 Tenei eiloa te fekau fakavae i te Isaia 36:1–66:24.* E mafai eiloa o maua ne tatou a mea aogā mai i te mafaufau ki pati kolā e taku mai i mataupu konei, ona ko te ukega o valoaga i te vaega tenei ko fakataunu mai eiloa i se auala lasi i ‵tou aso nei io me se taimi pili mai mua nei.


“There Will Be Great Tribulation” 	 ‘Ka Oko Mai a Fakalavelave Tafa Sili i te Ma‵sei’


John, however, denied that he was and instead directed them to someone else, of whom he said: “The lace of [his] sandals I am not fit to untie.” 	 Kae ne fai atu a Ioane me i a ia e se ko te Keliso, kae ne fakasino atu a ia ki te suā tino. Ana muna e uiga ki te tino tenā: “E se ‵tau mo au o ‵tala ona taka.”


(2 Kings 25:8-17, 22-26) As foretold, Jerusalem’s 70-year desolation ended right on time. 	 (2 Tupu 25:8-17, 22-26) E pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai, ne oti atu eiloa i te taimi tonu a te tulaga lavaki o Ielusalema i tausaga e 70.


His Word says: “Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” 	 E fai mai tena Muna: “Ke mo a ma manava‵se koutou ki so se mea, kae ke tuku atu a mea katoa kolā e ma‵nako koutou ki ei ki te Atua fakatasi mo otou fakafetai e auala i otou talosaga; kae ko te filemu o te Atua telā e sili fakafia atu i mea katoa kolā e malamalama i ei a tino ka puipui ne ia otou loto mo te malosi o otou mafaufau e auala i a Keliso Iesu.”


The doorkeeper did not know the hour of his master’s return. 	 E se iloa ne te tino tausi mataloa a te itula ka oko mai ei tena pule.


One writer puts it this way: “Never are we in greater peril of undue self-assertion, and therefore in greater need of meekness, than in reproving others.” 	 Ne fai mai se tino tusitala, penei: “Kafai e fakatonutonu atu ne tatou se tino, e ‵tau o agamalū tatou kae ke sē pati ‵toko ne tatou a te tino tenā.”


Think of the places mentioned in this account—Negeb, Bethel, the District of the Jordan, Sodom, and Hebron. 	 Ke mafaufau ki kogā koga kolā e fakaasi mai i te tala tenei—Negeb, Peteli, te Vanu o Iolitana, Sotoma mo Hepelona.


Even if my circumstances do not at the moment allow me to expand my service, am I continuing to cultivate a self-sacrificing spirit? 	 Kafai foki e se uke aku galuega e mafai o fai nei, e mata, e taumafai au o ‵sala atu ki auala e fakaaoga ei oku taimi mo toku malosi mō Ieova?


(Matt. 6:14, 15) After all, empathy moves Jehovah to remember that “we are dust.” 	 (Mata. 6:14, 15) I te fakaotiga loa, ona ko te loto malamalama, e masaua ne Ieova i a “tatou ne ‵pefu.”


Paul described the difference when he wrote: “This, therefore, I say and bear witness to in the Lord, that you no longer go on walking just as the nations also walk in the unprofitableness of their minds, while they are in darkness mentally, and alienated from the life that belongs to God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the insensibility of their hearts. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo te ‵kesega tenā i te taimi ne tusi mai ei a ia: “Ko te igoa o te Aliki e taku atu ei ne au a te mea nei, mo toku loto kātoa ke fai ne koutou: sa ola e pelā mo tino pouliuli, me se aogā olotou mafaufauga, kae ‵nofo foki olotou mafaufau i te pouliga. E seai foki se lotou vaega o te ola ne tuku mai ne te Atua, i te mea ko oko eiloa i te va‵lea mo te loto ma‵keke.


As you read this account, you may want to ask yourself: ‘What do these incidents teach me? 	 I te taimi e faitau ei koe ki tala konei, kāti ka fia fesili ifo koe, ‘Ne a mea e akoako mai ne mea konei ki a au?


In the following article, you will find the answers to those questions. 	 Ka maua ne koe a tali ki fesili konā i te suā matapu.


Why should Christians today pay attention to what is said in the Law about cleanness? 8 Since Jehovah set out such details in the Law to instruct the Israelites on how to become clean, holy, and acceptable to him, does it not behoove Christians today to consider carefully how they measure up in this regard? 	 8 Ona ko te mea ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova a vaegā fakamatalaga penā i te Tulafono ke akoako ei te kau Isalaelu ki auala e ‵mā, e tapu, kae talia ei latou ne ia, se mea ‵lei mo Kelisiano i aso nei ke mafau‵fau faka‵lei ki te auala e fai ei ne latou a mea kolā e manakogina, i ne?


However, the Bible presents the account about Eden, not as a parable, but as history, pure and simple. 	 Kae e fakamatala mai eiloa ne te Tusi Tapu a te tala e uiga ki Etena, e se pelā me se tala fakatusa, kae se tala fakasolopito, e manino kae faigofie.


12 During the latter part of the 19th century, after a long period when religious apostasy prevailed, pure worship was reestablished. 	 12 I tausaga fakaoti o te 19 senitenali, i te fakaotiga o se vaitaimi leva ‵ki o te aposetasi fakalotu, ne toe fakatu aka ei te tapuakiga tonu.


As in the first century, all are brothers and sisters in the faith. 	 E pelā mo te senitenali muamua, a latou ne taina mo tuagane katoa i te lotu tonu.


He wrote: “Mercy exults triumphantly over judgment.” 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “E manumalo eiloa a te alofa i te fakamasinoga.”


It will be the end of all wickedness and suffering. 	 Ko te gataga o mea ma‵sei mo logo‵maega katoa.


• How do those of the great crowd support their anointed brothers? 	 • E ‵lago atu pefea a te vaitino tokouke ki olotou taina fakaekegina?


Nevertheless, Paul added: “But by God’s undeserved kindness I am what I am.” (1 Cor. 15:9, 10) Jehovah accepted Paul for what he was, and He expected Paul to realize that about himself. 	 E se gata i ei, ne toe fai mai a Paulo: “Kae ona ko te alofa tauanoa o te Atua, ko fai ei au penei.” (1 Koli. 15:9, 10) Ne talia ne Ieova a Paulo e ‵tusa mo tena tulaga, kae ne fakamoemoe a Ia ke iloa ne Paulo te mea tenā e uiga ki a ia.


What examples serve as a warning to us, and what lesson can we learn from them? 	 Ne a fakaakoakoga e fakamasaua mai ki a tatou, kae se a te akoakoga e maua ne tatou mai i ei?


Do I show by the way I live my life and carry out my ministry that upholding Jehovah’s sovereignty is my foremost concern?’—Colossians 3:17. 	 E mata, e fakaasi atu ne au i te auala e ola ei au mo te auala e fai ei taku taviniga me i te fakamalugāga o te pulega sili a Ieova ko te ‵toe mea tāua ki a au?’—Kolose 3:17.


Later she gave the fruit to Adam, and “he began eating it.” 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne tuku atu ne ia te fuaga ki a Atamu, kae “ne kai foki ki ei.”


We can trust that it will be thrilling to observe personally how Jehovah handles those matters. 	 E mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou me se mea fakafiafia ke lavea tonu atu a te auala e fai ei ne Ieova a mea konā.


SONGS TO BE USED: 71, 63 	 ITULAU E 13 • PESE: 125, 43


Each time you sit down to read the Bible, then, pray to God, asking him for holy spirit to help you understand his Word. 	 Tela la, i so se taimi e sagasaga ei koe o faitau ki te Tusi Tapu, ‵talo ki te Atua ke tuku mai tena agaga tapu ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke malamalama i tena Muna.


(2 Sam. 12:23; Ps. 89:48) Of course, that did not mean that God could not resurrect a person. 	 (2 Samu. 12:23; Sala. 89:48) E tonu, ne seki fakauiga i ei me e se mafai o fakatu aka ne te Atua se tino.


(Ps. 104:24) Are you similarly moved to laud Jehovah? 	 (Salamo 104:24) E mata, e avatu foki ne koe a vaegā tavaega penā ki a Ieova?


What can help us to maintain our love for God and keep alive our faith in his word? 	 Ne a mea ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke tumau i te ‵tou alofa ki te Atua kae fai ei ke ola te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki tena muna?


This could have a debilitating effect on her spiritual health. 	 E mafai o fakavāivāi atu a te mea tenei ki tena malosi faka-te-agaga.


Make Bible Reading a Delight 	 Ke na Fiafia Koe ki te Faitauga ki te Tusi Tapu


Elihu reminded him: “No one has said, ‘Where is God my Grand Maker?’” 	 Ne fakamasaua atu a Eliu ki a ia, penei: ‘E se ‵tagi atu a tino ki te Atua telā ne faite ne ia latou.’


Over 50 years later, in the year 2003, Japan reported a peak of 217,508 publishers! 	 I se 50 tausaga mai tua ifo, i te 2003, ne lipoti mai ne Tiapani a te aofaki o tino talai e toko 217,508!


The disciples who abandoned Jesus betrayed a fleshly way of thinking. 	 Ne fakaasi atu se kilokiloga faka-te-foitino ne soko kolā ne tiakina ne latou a Iesu.


They are not the physical heavens that were created by God. 	 E se ko te lagi tonu telā ne faite ne te Atua.


DURING a preaching tour throughout Galilee, Jesus and his disciples boarded a boat to withdraw into a lonely place. 	 ITE taimi e tasi ne talai atu ei latou i Kalilaia, ne ‵sopo atu a Iesu mo ana soko ki se pōti kae olo atu ki se koga e seai ne tino i ei.


For example, you could ask your children to imagine that they are going to live on a remote island and will have to choose a number of people to live there with them. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai ne koutou o fai atu ki otou tama‵liki ke fakaataata ne latou i a latou e ‵nofo atu i se motu telā e mavae kae fili ne latou ne tino ke ‵nofo tasi latou.


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That is something we must cultivate. 	 A te mea tenā se mea e ‵tau o ati aka ne tatou.


Let us find delight in the good things that come from him, both physical and spiritual. 	 Ke na fia‵fia tatou ki mea ‵lei kolā ne aumai ne ia, i te feitu faka-te-foitino mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Why can we say that the “good news of the Kingdom” is the same as the good news of “the undeserved kindness of God”? 	 Kaia e mafai o fai atu tatou me i te “tala ‵lei tenei o te Malo” e ‵pau eiloa mo te tala ‵lei o te “alofa tauanoa o te Atua”?


(Matthew 24:14) We can also offer practical help to older fellow Christians, widows, and orphans and “speak consolingly to the depressed souls.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14; Proverbs 12:25; James 1:27) Not only will this bring us happiness but it will also make us recipients of Jehovah’s mercy.—Acts 20:35; James 2:13. 	 (Mataio 24:14) E mafai foki o tuku atu ne tatou a fesoasoani aogā ki ‵tou taina Kelisiano ma‵tua, fāfine ko ‵mate olotou avaga, mo tama‵liki ko seai ne mātua kae “fesoasoani io me fakamafanafana atu ki tino vāivāi.” (1 Tesalonia 5:14; Faataoto 12:25; Iakopo 1:27) E se maua fua ne tatou i ei te fiafia mai te faiga o te mea tenei, kae ka maua foki ne tatou te alofa fakamagalo o Ieova.—Galuega 20:35; Iakopo 2:13.


Philip preached to the Samaritans. 	 Ne talai atu a Filipo ki te kau Samalia.


After Job had sanctified his children, “he got up early in the morning and offered up burnt sacrifices according to the number of all of them; for, said Job, ‘maybe my sons have sinned and have cursed God in their heart.’ 	 Mai tua o te faka‵maga ne Iopu o ana tama‵liki, “i tafataeao takitasi mai tua o ‵kaiga takitasi, e masani sāle a Iopu o ala ‵malu o ofo ana taulaga mō ana tamaliki taki tokotasi, ko te mea ke faka‵ma ei latou i feitu fakatapuakiga.


The apostle Peter made that clear when he preached at the home of the Gentile army officer Cornelius in 36 C.E. and was moved to say: “For a certainty I perceive that God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.” 	 So se tino o so se fenua e mataku ki te Atua, kae amiotonu foki, e talia faeloa a ia ne te Atua.”


An example of this might be the use of alcoholic beverages. 	 A te fakaakoakoga e tasi ko te fakaaogāga o meainu ma‵losi.


Many refuse to believe that “the wicked one,” Satan, exists at all. 	 E tokouke a tino e se tali‵tonu me i te ‘tino masei’ ko Satani, e ola.


Immediately, the hand that the king has thrust out in anger withers miraculously, and the altar used for false worship is ripped apart. 	 I te taimi eiloa tenā, ne seki mafai o fakagasue te lima o te tupu telā ne tusi atu i tena kaitaua me ko ‵pili, kae mavaelua foki ei te fatafaitaulaga telā ne fakaaogā mō tapuakiga ‵se.


15 When a problem arose in the marriage of a Persian king, a chief adviser named Memucan gave advice that could have a positive effect—‘that all the wives give honor to their husbands.’ 	 15 Kafai e sae aka se fakalavelave i loto i se fakaipoipoga a tupu o Pelesia, e tuku atu sāle ne te tino fakatonutonu ko Memukana a pati fakatonutonu kolā e mafai o aogā—‘ko fāfine a‵vaga katoa ke fakaaloalo ki olotou avaga.’


When the apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the congregation in Corinth, he commented on changes that Christians there had made to live in conformity with God’s standards. 	 I te taimi ne tusi ei ne te apositolo ko Paulo a tena tusi muamua ki te fakapotopotoga i Kolinito, ne fai atu ne ia a ‵fuliga ne fai ne Kelisiano i konā ko te mea ke ola e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga a te Atua.


Just before Jesus was impaled, he gave a grand prophecy about his future presence. 	 A koi tuai o fakasataulo a Iesu, ne tuku mai ne ia se valoaga gali e uiga ki tena fakatasi mai i aso mai mua.


Look at what is happening in the lives of many who do not live in harmony with Jehovah’s moral standards. 	 Onoono ki mea kolā e ‵tupu ki olaga o tino e tokouke kolā e se ola e ‵tusa mo tulaga o Ieova i mea tau amioga.


But Amos had also prophesied that any Israelites who returned to God would receive blessings. 	 Kae ne ‵valo atu a Amosa me ko so se tino Isalaelu telā e ‵fuli atu ki te Atua ka fakamanuiagina.


(James 1:13) On the contrary, Jehovah promises to help us bear whatever burden falls upon us and to provide escape from any temptation that besets us. 	 (Iakopo 1:13) E ‵kese mai i ei, e tauto mai a Ieova me ka fesoasoani mai a ia ki a tatou ke mafai o fa‵ki i so se fakalavelave telā e fepaki mo tatou, kae tuku mai ne ia se auala ke ‵sao ei mai i so se tofotofoga e oko mai ki a tatou.


As with anointed Christians, such a hope will prove to be “an anchor for the soul, both sure and firm” for other Christians. 	 E pelā mo Kelisiano fakaekegina, e fai te fakamoemoega tenei e pelā me “se taula mō ‵tou ola, e mautinoa kae ‵mautakitaki” mō nisi Kelisiano.


We will also see how Christian parents can make it more interesting for their children to develop faith in God and in his Word. 	 Ka lavea foki ne tatou a te auala ne mafai ei ne mātua Kelisiano o fai a akoakoga ke fakafiafia ki olotou tama‵liki kae ke ati aka foki ei ne latou a te fakatuanaki ki te Atua mo tena Muna.


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In fact, Ezekiel 7:19 says: “Into the streets they will throw their very silver, and an abhorrent thing their own gold will become.” 	 E tonu, e fai mai te Esekielu 7:19: “Ka ‵pei keatea olotou aulo mo siliva i auala e pelā me ne kaiga.”


(Matt. 24:14) However, the remaining ones of Christ’s brothers on earth today would be hard-pressed to shoulder that responsibility without the assistance of their other sheep companions. 	 (Mataio 24:14) Kae ne mafai eiloa o faigata ki te ‵toega o taina o Keliso i te lalolagi i aso nei ke fakataunu te tiute tenā e aunoa mo te fesoasoani o olotou taugasoa ko nisi mamoe.


But Stephen and his wife did not give up. 	 Kae ne seki ‵fiu eiloa a Setefano mo tena avaga.


Elsebeth relates: “My husband asked me to try to find a house in Lakselv and to rent out our house in Bergen. 	 E fai mai a Elsebeth: “Ne fakamolemole mai taku avaga ki a au ke taumafai o ‵sala aka se fale i Lakslev kae ke ‵togi i masina te motou fale i Bergen.


9 Faithful Job pointed out the affinity that wrongdoers have with literal darkness when he said: “As for the eye of the adulterer, it has watched for evening darkness, saying, ‘No eye will behold me!’ And over his face he puts a covering.” 	 9 Ne fakasino atu a te tagata fakamaoni ko Iopu ki te mea telā e tosina atu ki ei a tino amio ma‵sei kolā e ‵nofo atu i te pouliga tonu i te taimi ne fai mai ei a ia, penei: “A te tino mulilua e fakatalitali ki te afiafi po, e funa ona mata ke se lavea a ia ne tino.”


7 Today, millions of people from various backgrounds have learned from the Bible the truth about Jehovah. 	 7 I aso nei, e lau i miliona a tino mai i telega kese‵kese ko oti ne tauloto ki te munatonu mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki a Ieova.


What a blessing the resurrection hope is to us! 	 E fai eiloa te toetuga e pelā me se fakamanuiaga ki a tatou!


In that prosperous trading center, some Christian brothers evidently were wealthy slave owners, while others were slaves and probably very poor. 	 I te fa‵kai takutakua tenā, e mautinoa eiloa me i nisi taina Kelisiano ne tino mau‵mea kae e isi ne olotou pologa, a ko nisi tino ne pologa kae ma‵tiva.


And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. 	 Ka se toe iai ne loimata i olotou mata. Ka se toe iai se mate, se fanoanoa, se tagi io me se ‵mae.


5 The thrilling words in these three verses are both an introduction to and a summary of what the rest of Isaiah chapter 60 contains. 	 5 A pati fakafia‵fia i fuaiupu e tolu konei e fai pelā me se fakatomuaga mo se fakatoetoega foki ki mea kolā e aofia i te mataupu e 60.


The “gifts in men” are what Jehovah through Jesus Christ has provided for you. 	 A “meaalofa . . . tino” ne fakatoka eiloa ne Ieova mō koe e auala i a Iesu Keliso.


Such restrictions still exist in certain lands. 	 Koi tumau eiloa a vaegā fakataputapuga penā i nisi fenua.


Later, Jesus was a courageous Leader and a loving Shepherd of his early disciples. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fai a Iesu e pelā me se Takitaki mo se Tausi Mamoe alofa ki ana soko.


TRUE Christians today do not participate in politics. 	 ESE ‵kau a Kelisiano ‵tonu i aso nei ki mea fakapolitiki.


14 Likewise today, Jehovah deeply appreciates our contributions to the worldwide work. 	 14 E penā foki i aso nei, e fiafia malosi eiloa a Ieova ki ‵tou meaalofa kolā e tuku atu mō te galuega talai i te lalolagi kātoa.


Belief Versus Truth 	 E Fe‵paki a Talitonuga mo te Munatonu


(Hebrews 5:14) You may personally have experienced how Bible principles helped you to make wise decisions when you faced difficulties. 	 (Epelu 5:14) Kāti ko oti eiloa ne matea ne koe te auala ne fesoasoani atu ei a fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu i te faiga o au filifiliga ‵lei mai lalo i tulaga faiga‵ta.


Their companions, the other sheep class, rejoice with them in their marvelous hope.—Hebrews 6:19, 20; 10:19-22. 	 E fia‵fia fakatasi latou mo olotou taugasoa, ko te potukau o nisi mamoe, ki te lotou fakamoemoega sē fuafuagina.—Epelu 6:19, 20; 10:19-22.


17 Significant developments and earthshaking events are ahead of us. 	 17 E ta‵kato mai i ‵tou mua a atiakaga tāua mo mea ‵tupu kolā e faka‵poi atu ki te lalolagi.


Having previously enjoyed a lofty position as one of God’s angels, he was consigned to the lowly condition referred to in the Bible as Tartarus.—2 Peter 2:4. 	 Mai tena tulaga maluga telā ne nofo muamua a ia i ei e pelā me se agelu a te Atua, ne tuku ifo a ia ki te toe tulaga malalo telā e fakasino atu te Tusi Tapu ki ei me ko Tatalusi.—2 Petelu 2:4, NW.


What affected Cain’s ability to make a wise decision, and with what result? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ei ke fai ne Kaino se filifiliga ‵se, kae ne pokotia pefea a ia i ei?


OTHERS WHO MERIT HONOR 	 A NISI TINO KOLĀ E MAUA NE LATOU TE FAKAALOALO


With God’s help, we can also avoid grieving the spirit again in any way. 	 Fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o te Atua, e mafai foki o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te fakafanoanoa atu faeloa ki te agaga i so se auala.


These articles will help us to understand better the desirable quality of modesty. 	 A mataupu konei ka fesoasoani mai ki a tatou ke malamalama faka‵lei i te uiga tāua tenei ko te agamalu.


Moses showed love for his fellow Israelites. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Mose a tena alofa ki ana tino Isalaelu.


21 Of course, teaching your children is not limited to formal study periods. 	 21 E tonu, e se ‵tau o gata fua te akoako atu ki au tamaliki i te taimi e fai ei se akoga.


However, such problems can be solved or even avoided if we apply the counsel found in God’s Word, the Bible. 	 Kae ui ei, e mafai o faka‵lei aka io me fakaseai a fakalavelave penei māfai e fakaga‵lue ne tatou a pati polopoloki e maua i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


(Ps. 37:11; Luke 18:30) Whether heavenly or earthly, our hope can serve as “an anchor for the soul, both sure and firm.” 	 (Sala. 37:11; Luka 18:30) Faitalia me se a te ‵tou fakamoemoega ko te lagi io me ko te lalolagi, e fai a te ‵tou fakamoemoega e pelā me se “taula mō ‵tou ola, e mautinoa kae ‵mautakitaki.”


Listen to All Prayers? 8/1 	 E Mata, e Fakalogo te Atua ki ‵Talo Katoa? 8/1


A Conversation With a Neighbor—Does God Care About Our Suffering? 14 	 Se Sau‵talaga mo te Tuakoi—E Mata, e Saga Mai te Atua ki ‵Tou Logo‵maega? 14


However, I witnessed shocking sexual immorality between priests and nuns. 	 Kae ui i ei, ne molimau ne au a amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau i te vā o faifeau mo sina.


At first glance, the answer seems obvious. 	 I te kilo fakavave atu ki ei, e foliga mai me faigofie ke malamalama i te tali.


(Luke 17:5) Therefore, let us pray for faith, confident that God answers such prayers.—1 John 5:14. 	 (Luka 17:5) Tela la, ke ‵talo atu tatou ke maua te fakatuanaki mo te loto talitonu, me ka tali mai eiloa ne te Atua a vaegā ‵talo penā.—1 Ioane 5:14.


Nevertheless, like a destructive hailstorm, the Babylonians swept away that “refuge.”—Isa. 28:14, 17. 	 Kae e pelā eiloa mo te fakamasei mea o se kaumatagi, ne fakaseai atu ei ne tino Papelonia a te “koga faka‵lafi” tenā.—Isaia 28:14, 17, NW.


(1 Cor. 7:12-16) Although an unbelieving husband may not take the lead in spiritual matters, he should be respected because of his position as the head of the family. 	 (1 Koli. 7:12-16) E tiga eiloa e se fai ne te tagata avaga sē talitonu a te takitakiga i mea faka-te-agaga, e ‵tau eiloa o āva koe ki a ia ona ko tena tulaga e pelā me ko te ulu o te fakapotopotoga.


(Psalm 119:165; Isaiah 48:17, 18) So if all humans loved and obeyed God and loved one another, would not the earth be a truly delightful, happy abode? 	 (Salamo 119:165; Isaia 48:17, 18) Kafai e a‵lofa atu a tino katoa ki te Atua, e faka‵logo foki ki ei, kae fakatau a‵lofa foki i a latou eiloa, ka fai te lalolagi nei mo fai se koga gali kae fakafiafia loto, i ne?


If an elder does not do things as directed, why would this not justify rebellion on our part? 	 Kafai e se fai ne se toeaina a mea e ‵tusa mo fakatonuga, kaia e se saoloto ei tatou o ‵teke ki ei?


In the new world, how will Jehovah prove to be “a real dwelling” for his people in a special way? 	 I te lalolagi fou, ka fai pefea a Ieova mo fai “se koga tonu e ‵nofo ei” ana tino i se auala fakapito?


And hearing those loving greetings surely encouraged other Christians, helping them to remain firm in the faith. 	 Kae mautinoa eiloa me ne fakamalosi atu a pati fakatalofa a‵lofa konā ki nisi Kelisiano, kae ne fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke tu ‵mautakitaki i te lotou fakatuanaki.


After a customary marriage, what is appropriate as to a wedding talk? 	 Mai tua o se fakaipoipoga telā ne fai e ‵tusa mo tuu mo aganuu, ne a nisi mea e ‵lei ke fai i tafa o se lauga o te fakaipoipoga?


Recall the words of the disciple James that we referred to earlier: “Openly confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may get healed.” 	 Mafaufau la ki pati a te soko ko Iakopo kolā ne fakaasi mai muamua: “Tela la, ke fakatau fakaasi otou agasala, kae ‵talo foki te suā tino mō te suā tino, ko te mea ke ma‵losi koutou mai otou ma‵saki.”


15 How can we personally imitate Christ? 	 15 E mafai pefea ne tatou taki tokotasi o fakaakoako atu ki a Keliso?


Minutes later, 19-year-old Blaise, a stranger to the area, came down the street. 	 I nai minute mai tua ifo i ei, ne vau se tamaliki tagata e igoa ki a Blaise telā ko 19 ana tausaga, kae se tino fou ki te koga tenā.


As of this writing, we are doing this work all over the world, in 236 lands and in well over 400 languages. 	 I te taimi ne ‵lomi ei te tusi tenei, e fai ne matou a te galuega tenei i te lalolagi kātoa, i fenua e 236 mo ‵gana e sili atu i te 400.


“I THANK Jehovah every morning for helping me to understand the Bible.” 	 “E FAKAFETAI faeloa au ki a Ieova i taeao katoa mō te fesoasoani mai ke malamalama au i te Tusi Tapu.”


Have adults also benefited from the article? 	 E mata, ne maua foki ne tino ma‵tua a mea aoga mai te mataupu tenā?


Jesus indicated that it should be preached to all people everywhere. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu me e ‵tau o talai atu ki tino katoa i so se koga.


What were his teachings? 	 Ne a ana akoakoga konā?


The words “continue putting up with” render a Greek word that suggests being tolerant or forbearing. 	 A pati “ke fakatau fa‵ki faeloa” ne ‵fuli mai i se pati Eleni telā e fakauiga ki te loto malamalama io me ko te uiga faigofie.


(Read Psalm 34:18; 56:8.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 34:18; 56:8.)


(Proverbs 13:12) Problems and difficulties in life might throw us into the trap of despondency or self-pity. 	 (Faataoto 13:12) E mafai o ‵pei atu tatou ne fakalavelave mo mea faiga‵ta i te olaga ki loto i te matasele ko te loto vāivāi io me ko te loto māfatia.


As a result, many feel, “Everybody does it, so why shouldn’t I?” 	 Tela la, ko mafau‵fau a nisi tino penei, “E fai ne tino katoa a te mea tenei, tela la, kaia e se fai foki ei ne au?”


14. (a) What temptation do refugees need to resist? (b) Cite an example. 	 14. (a) Ne a fakaosoosoga e ‵tau mo tino fakaa‵lofa o ‵teke atu ki ei? (e) Taku mai se fakaakoakoga.


We take no delight in suffering and derive no pleasure from pain or humiliation. 	 Ka sē fia‵fia eiloa tatou māfai e logo‵mae, fakamasiasigina io me e fakatauemugina tatou.


MY FATHER and mother met in 1919 at the convention of the International Bible Students in Cedar Point, Ohio, U.S.A. They got married later that same year. 	 NE FETAUI a toku tamana mo toku mātua i te fono o te atufenua a Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu i Cedar Point, Ohio, U.S.A, i te 1919. Ne avaga lāua fakamuli ifo i te tausaga eiloa tenā.


10 It has been said that actions speak louder than words. 	 10 Ko leva ne iloa ne tatou te tugāpati, e se ko pati ako faiga.


Since Jesus used the term without explanation, he evidently referred to what had been the Jewish hope for centuries. 	 Ona ko te mea e seai ne nisi fakamatalaga ne fai mai ne Iesu i te fakaaogaga ne ia o te tugapati tenā, e manino ‵lei me ne fakasino atu eiloa a ia ki te fakamoemoega telā ko leva ne iloa ne tino Iutaia i te fia o senitenali.


After the kings of the land of Canaan are defeated under the leadership of Joshua, the individual tribes of Israel go to their inheritance and take possession of the land. 	 Mai tua o te fakatakavalega o tupu o Kanana mai lalo i te takitakiga a Iosua, olo atu ei a matakāiga takitasi o Isalaelu ki olotou kogā laukele o ‵nofo i ei.


13 The prophet Isaiah, for example, certainly needed patience in his assignment. 	 13 E pelā mo te pelofeta ko Isaia, ne ‵tau eiloa o maua ne ia te kufaki i te faiga o tena galuega.


Note the strong words that Jehovah directs against them. 	 Mafaufau la ki pati ‵mafa kolā ne fai ‵tonu atu ne Ieova ki a latou.


Our doing so counteracts selfishness—a sure obstacle to displaying self-sacrificing love. 	 A te fai penā ka agai ei ne ia te manatu fakapito—ko te fakalavelave mautinoa ki te fakaasiatuga o te alofa kaimalie.


Hezekiah “removed the high places, smashed the sacred pillars, and cut down the sacred pole. 	 Ne “ofa ne ia a koga tapuaki fapau‵pau, mo pou fatu . . . .


Of course, no loyal Christian would want to display a disrespectful and disloyal spirit like that of Diotrephes. 	 E tonu, e seai se Kelisiano fakamaoni e manako o fakaasi mai ne ia te uiga sē āva kae sē fakamaoni telā ne fakaasi mai ne Siofilisi.


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The Bible taught me that if I want Jehovah to hear my prayers, I must treat my wife with honor 	 Ne akoako mai te Tusi Tapu me kafai e manako au ke lagona ne Ieova aku ‵talo, e ‵tau mo au o āva ki taku avaga i aku mea e fai ki ei


Unhesitatingly, they “continued devoting themselves to the teaching of the apostles.” 	 E aunoa mo te fakatalave ne “tumau eiloa latou i te ‵saga tonu atu ki akoakoga a te kau apositolo.”


God’s Kingdom is a real government, one that will last forever. 	 A te Malo o te Atua se malo tonu, telā ka tumau ki te se-gata-mai.


His duties increase because he has a new family member to care for and provide for. 	 Ko momea aka te uke o ana tiute ona ko te mea ko isi se tino fou i tena kāiga ke atafai kae tausi atu ki ei.


13. What can we do in behalf of ones struggling to exercise self-control? 	 13 E se faka‵tau eiloa i te fakafiafia māfai e taumafai a taki tauavaga o fakaasi atu te loto pulea i te ‵toe fesokotakiga pili tenei.


The apostle Paul and 275 others who were shipwrecked with him were shown this type of kindness by the inhabitants of the island of Malta—people they had never even met. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne tino Melita kolā e seki fetaui eiloa mo te apositolo ko Paulo mo nisi tino e toko 275 kolā ne kasa te lotou vaka a te vaegā uiga kaimalie tenā.


These were three spiritual men who loyally followed Jesus and felt deep affection for him. 	 Ne malosi ‵lei a tāgata e tokotolu konei i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ne tau‵tali atu mo te fakamaoni ki a Iesu kae ne a‵lofa malosi foki latou ki a ia.


You also need to shield your heart from the love of violence, for the Devil knows that “anyone loving violence [Jehovah] certainly hates.” 	 E ‵tau foki o puipui tou loto mai te fiafia ki amioga fakasauā, me e iloa ne te Tiapolo me “so se tino e fiafia ki amioga fakasauā e takalialia eiloa ki ei a [Ieova].”


17, 18. (a) In view of Abraham’s faith, how did God consider him? (b) How was it that Jehovah could view Abraham as righteous? 	 17, 18. (a) E uiga ki te fakatuanaki o Apelaamo, se a te kilokiloga a te Atua e uiga ki a ia? (e) E pefea te kilokiloga a Ieova e uiga ki te amiotonu o Apelaamo?


Just think, though, about the resurrection. 	 Ke mafaufau la ki te toe‵tuga.


They could have deepened their knowledge and love of the Messiah, but they did not. 	 Ne mafai o ‵poko te lotou iloa mo te lotou a‵lofa ki te Mesia, kae seki fai eiloa latou penā.


IN A 1993 video presentation that is shown to new members of the headquarters staff of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lyman Alexander Swingle expressed his feelings about serving Jehovah: “Die with your boots on!”* 	 I TE 1993 ne fakatoka ei se vitiō ke fakaasi atu ki tino ga‵lue ‵fou i te laumua o Molimau a Ieova, kae ne faka‵mafa atu ne Lyman Alexander Swingle i ei ana lagonaga e uiga ki te tavini atu ki a Ieova, penei: “Ke ‵mate mo otou taka e ‵mau i otou vae!”*


The Bible says: “Let us not give up in doing what is fine, for in due season we shall reap if we do not tire out. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ko sē ‵fiu tatou i te fai o mea ‵lei; me kafai e tumau eiloa tatou i ei, e oko mai te taimi tonu telā e tau ei ne tatou a fuataga.


Only he himself can decide on the matter. 	 I a ia eiloa te fakaikuga.


10 “The birdcatcher,” Satan, sets many traps. 	 10 E faka‵tu ne te tino afuli manu ko Satani a matasele e uke.


How can we pursue the minding of the spirit, and what will be the result of our doing so? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou me mafau‵fau tatou ki mea faka-te-agaga, kae ne a mea e mafai o iku mai i ei?


An expectant mother lovingly looks forward to the birth of her baby. 	 E olioli faeloa mo te alofa se fafine faitama ki te taimi ka fanau mai ei tena pepe fou.


Happy are those observing his reminders; with all the heart they keep searching for him.”—Psalm 119:1, 2. 	 Amutia latou kola e tau‵tali i ana fakatonuga, a latou e faka‵logo mo olotou loto katoatoa ki a ia.”—Salamo 119:1, 2.


When more give comments, more are encouraged and built up by the diverse expressions of faith. 	 Kafai e tokouke e fai olotou tali, e tokouke foki a tino ka fakamalosi aka ne fakaasiga kese‵kese o te fakatuanaki.


To many, a job or position determines a person’s self-worth. 	 Ki te tokoukega o tino, a te galuega ‵togi io me ko te tōfiga e fakaasi atu i ei a te tāua o te tino.


• the way Satan deceived Eve? 	 • te auala ne fakaloiloi ei ne Satani a Eva?


21 “Blessed Be Your Good Sense!” 	 21 “Ke Fakamanuia Atu ki a Koe Ona ko Ou Mafaufauga ‵Lei!”


8 Realistically, it may not be possible for some immigrant parents to become fluent in their children’s new language. 	 8 Se mea tonu, me e se mafai ne mātua mai fenua fakaa‵tea o apo ‵ki i te ‵gana fou a olotou tama‵liki.


16 Some may have concluded that they have the heavenly calling because they have acquired considerable Bible knowledge. 	 16 Kāti ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne nisi tino me ko filifili latou ke olo aka ki te lagi me ko ‵poto ‵ki latou i te Tusi Tapu.


10 Job suffered a disadvantage, one that we need not experience. 	 10 Ne oko atu a Iopu ki se tulaga masei, se mea telā e se ‵tau o pokotia i ei tatou.


And we can think about how we can show courage and get our work accomplished. 	 Kae e mafai o mafau‵fau tatou ki te auala e mafai ei ne tatou o fakaasi atu te loto toa kae fakataunu ‵tou galuega.


• When experiencing problems, what should a married couple do? 	 • Kafai e fe‵paki mo fakalavelave, ne a mea e ‵tau o fai ne se tauavaga?


“Teaching others Bible truth has been a special source of joy,” reports Sister Porter in her life story.* “It provides an orderly spiritual routine that has given structure and stability to my life.” 	 “A te akoakoatuga o te munatonu mai te Tusi Tapu ki nisi tino se mea fakafiafia eiloa,” ko pati a te tuagane ko Porter i tena tala.* “E fesoasoani mai ei ke fakatoka faka‵lei te fakasologa o aku mea faka-te-agaga e fai kolā ne fakatonutonu kae fakamalosi mai i ei ki toku olaga.”


Granted, men cannot accurately foretell what lies ahead, but we should not think that no one can. 	 E tonu, e se mafai ne tino o ‵valo tonu mai a mea kolā ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua nei, kae ke mo a ma fakaiku aka me e seai se tino e mafai ne ia o fai penā.


9 In the past, even some Bible writers wondered why God had not already intervened in human affairs and ushered in true justice and righteousness. 	 9 I taimi mua, ke oko foki loa ki tino ne tusi ne latou te Tusi Tapu, ne mafau‵fau sāle latou me kaia ne seki na faka‵lei aka ei ne te Atua a fakalavelave o tino kae tuku mai te fai mea tonu mo te amiotonu.


More than 166 million copies have been distributed. 	 E sili atu mo te 166 miliona te aofaki o ‵kopi ko oti ne tufatufa atu.


Did Jesus reprimand this poor, suffering woman? 	 E mata, ne pati ‵toko atu ne Iesu te fafine fakaalofa kae logo‵mae tenei?


If we do “the will of God,” what he asks of us, we need not fear the end of the world. 	 Kafai e fai ne tatou a te mea telā e “loto ki ei a te Atua,” ko mea kolā e fakamolemole mai a ia ke fai ne tatou, ko se ‵tau ei o ma‵taku tatou ki te gataga o te lalolagi.


Nevertheless, to the prospector it is worth the effort to mine it. 	 Kae tiga te foliki kae faigata, ki te tino sukesuke mea tāua i te laukele, e aoga eiloa a te keli malosi ki loto.


Years later, she started to associate with the congregation once again. 	 I tausaga fakamuli ifo, ne toe kamata tou fafine o ‵kau fakatasi mo te fakapotopotoga.


But for us to do so, it is vital that we imitate the first-century Christians, who “continued without letup teaching and declaring the good news about the Christ, Jesus.” 	 Kae ko te mea ke fai ne tatou te mea tenā, se mea tāua ke fakaakoako atu tatou ki Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua, kolā ne “se mafai eiloa o gata te lotou akoako atu kae lauga atu ki tino e uiga ki a Iesu te Keliso.”


What opportunities are open to all in the congregation? 	 Ne a avanoaga e ma‵tala mai nei ki tino katoa i te fakapotopotoga?


Let us meditate on these Bible accounts and be thankful that Jehovah has provided them for us! 	 Ke na mafaufau ‵loto tatou ki tala konei i te Tusi Tapu kae ke loto fakafetai ki a Ieova mo te tukumaiga ne ia ki a tatou!


(Isaiah 35:1, 2, 7) How wise, then, to use the waiting time judiciously, “always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord”! (1 Corinthians 15:58) Keep on taking in spiritual food. 	 (Isaia 35:1, 2, 7) E pefea te ‵lei ke na fakaaogā faka‵lei te taimi e faka‵tali ei, “kae ke ga‵lue malosi [tatou] i te galuega a te Aliki”! (1 Kolinito 15:58) Ke na ‵kai faeloa ki meakai faka-te-agaga.


(Collins Cobuild) Rather, they are repelled by the conduct of the religious institutions and organizations that claim to represent Christianity. 	 (Collins Cobuild) Kae, e takalia‵lia latou ona ko amioga e fai i loto i fakapotopotoga o lotu kolā e fai mai i a latou ne Kelisiano.


His Prehuman Existence 	 Tena Olaga a Koi Tuai o Fai mo Fai se Tagata


2 Nearly three decades later, in 61 C.E., the apostle Paul penned a strong, sobering message to Hebrew Christians living in Jerusalem and its surroundings. 	 2 Toeitiiti kae kātoa te tolu sefulu tausaga, i te 61 T.A., ne tusi atu ei ne te apositolo ko Paulo se fekau ‵mafa kae aoga ki Kelisiano Epelu kolā ne ‵nofo atu i Ielusalema mo nisi fenua i ana tafa.


Those who are a regular part of our lives, the brothers and sisters in our congregation. 	 Ko latou kolā e fai pelā me ne vaega o ‵tou olaga, ko ‵tou taina mo tuagane i te fakapotopotoga.


Of greater importance is what Christ’s ransom does for Jehovah’s name. 	 E sili atu te tāua o mea kolā e fai ne te togiola a Keliso mō te igoa o Ieova.


8 Although most religions that claim to be Christian deny the hope of everlasting life on earth, Satan did not always succeed in obscuring the truth. 	 8 E tiga eiloa e se akoako atu ne te ukega o lotu kolā e fai mai me ne lotu Kelisiano a te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi, ne seki manuia faeloa a Satani i ana taumafaiga ke ‵funa aka te munatonu tenā.


The same is true of miracles recorded in the Bible. 	 E penā foki a te ‵tonu o vavega kolā ne tusi i loto i te Tusi Tapu.


Over the years, though, I have learned the value of applying the Bible’s advice about showing respect. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne tauloto au i te fia o tausaga ko ‵teka atu ki te tāua o te fakagaluegaga o fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te fakaasiatuga o te āva.


(2 Chron. 1:2-6) Unlike modern-day manufacturers, Bezalel and Oholiab had no interest in leaving their signature or trademark on their work. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 1:2-6) E ‵kese mai i tino faite mea i aso nei, ne seki ma‵nako a Pesaleli mo Oliapo ke fakaaloalogina lāua ona ko lā galuega.


16 We today could be tested as those early disciples were. 	 16 E mafai foki o tofotofogina tatou i aso nei e pelā mo soko i aso mua.


Most Christians have. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne fai penā a te tokoukega o Kelisiano.


For instance, some have not resisted the temptation to view harmful entertainment and pornography on the Internet, television, and other forms of modern technology. 	 E pelā mo nisi tino, ne seki ‵teke atu latou ki te fakaosoosoga ke onoono ki fakafiafiaga fakalogo‵mae mo ata ma‵sei i te Internet, televise, mo nisi vaegā fesokotakiga ‵fou i aso nei.


In granting mercy, God does not ignore his perfect standards of justice. 	 I te fakaasiatuga o te alofa ‵nau, e se fakauiga ei me ko fakaseaogā ne te Atua a te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa o tena fai mea tonu.


Illustrate how an honest way of life can attract others to the truth. 	 Ke fai se faka‵tusaga ki te auala e mafai ei o tosina mai a nisi tino ki te munatonu ona ko te ola i se olaga fakamaoni.


In the Hebrew Scriptures, the expressions “the sons of the true God” and “the sons of God” occur at Genesis 6:2, 4; Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7; and Psalm 89:6. 	 I Tusitusiga Tapu Epelu, a tugāpati ko “tama‵liki a te Atua tonu” mo “tama‵liki a te Atua” e ‵sae mai i te Kenese 6:2, 4; Iopu 1:6; 2:1; 38:7; mo te Salamo 89:6, NW.


I realized that I had to adjust my thinking. 	 Ne iloa aka ne au me ne ‵tau o ‵fuli oku mafaufauga.


(Acts 20:7-12) Today, God’s servants find great comfort in the knowledge that their former associates in God’s service will experience the fulfillment of the resurrection hope. 	 (Galuega 20:7-12) Ko maua nei ne tavini a te Atua se matugā fakamafanafanaga lasi ona ko te mea e iloa ne latou me ka fakataunu mai eiloa te fakamoemoega ke toe‵tu mai a tino kolā ne ga‵lue fakatasi muamua latou.


Yet, if Jesus was to receive a dignified burial, someone would have to ask Pilate to release the body. 	 Kae kafai ne ‵tau o tanu a Iesu i se auala ‵malu, ne ‵tau o fanatu se tino o fakamolemole ki a Pilato ke tuku atu tena foitino.


We too do not desire any to be destroyed but would like to see them repent and share our hope of everlasting life.—1 Timothy 2:3, 4. 	 E se ma‵nako foki tatou ke fakaseai atu so se tino kae e fia lavea atu a latou ko sala‵mo kae maua fakatasi ne tatou te fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai.—1 Timoteo 2:3, 4.


(Psalm 37:10) How those words encourage us as we approach the end of this system and the culmination of disastrous independence from Jehovah! 	 (Salamo 37:10) Ko oko eiloa i te fakamalosi mai o pati konā i te taimi ko pili atu ei tatou ki te gataga o te olaga tenei telā ka fakaoti eiloa ki te fakaseaiga fakamataku o te olaga fia tu tokotasi mai i a Ieova!


18 The message to the prophet Daniel continued: “You will stand up for your lot at the end of the days.” 	 18 Ne toe faka‵soko atu te fekau ki te pelofeta ko Tanielu: “Ka tu aka koe ki luga ke maua tou vaega i te fakaotiga o aso.”


Reading and studying present special challenges for children with learning disabilities. 	 A te faitau mo te sukesuke se mea faigata ki tama‵liki kolā e vāi‵vai olotou mafaufau.


(Col. 2:8; 1 John 2:15-17) How can we resist those pressures? 	 (Ko. 2:8; 1 Ioa. 2:15-17) E mafai pefea o ‵teke atu ne tatou a fakamalosiga konā?


“So when I learned that he was just asleep in death, I felt dejected at first.” 	 “Telā la, i te taimi ne iloa ei ne au me e moe fua a ia i te mate, ne fanoanoa au i te taimi muamua.”


(1 Chronicles 21:1) In so doing, David showed a lapse in the fear of God, resulting in the death of 70,000 Israelites. 	 (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 21:1) Ona ko te mea tenā, ne fakaasi atu ne Tavita te se lava o tena mataku ki te Atua, kae ne iku atu ei ki te ‵mate o te toko 70,000 tino Isalaelu.


4 What about Christians? 	 4 Kae pefea la a Kelisiano?


15 Have you noticed that Paul’s presentation of the good news consisted of both proclamation and persuasion? 	 15 E mata, e lavea ne koe me ne aofia i te fakamatalaga a Paulo a te talai mo te fakatalitonu atu?


Frankly, I expected the life of a nun to be more rewarding. I had looked forward to reading and understanding the Bible. 	 Kae ko te tonuga loa, ne fiafia au ke fai pelā me se sina, ke uke oku taimi e fakamaumau o fai‵tau kae sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu.


It is nothing but “foolishness with God.”—1 Corinthians 1:20, 21; 3:19. 	 A te poto “se mea valea fua i te Atua.”—1 Kolinito 1:20, 21; 3:19.


The Truth and the Trinity 	 Te Munatonu mo te Tolutasi


[Picture on page 6] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 4]


Explain the method of Bible study used by sincere Bible students in the 19th century and why it was effective. 	 Fakamatala mai a te auala ne fai ei ne tino a‵koga loto finafinau ki te Tusi Tapu i te 19 senitenali a olotou sukesukega, kae kaia e ‵lei ei te auala tenei?


10 The Bible serves as ‘a light to our roadway’ when it tells us God’s purposes for the future. 	 10 E fai a te Tusi Tapu e pelā me se ‘mainaga ki ‵tou auala’ māfai e fakamatala mai ei a fuafuaga a te Atua mō aso mai mua.


12 How, though, would Jehovah complete “the full number” of those who were to become Abraham’s seed? 	 12 Kae e mafai pefea o fakakātoa ne Ieova a “tino katoa” kolā ka fai pelā mo te fanau a Apelaamo?


Wise King Solomon wrote: “Observe, O my son, the commandment of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother. . . . 	 Ne tusi mai te tupu poto ko Solomona: “Taku tama, fai te mea ne fai atu ne tou tamana, kae sa puli a mea ne akoako atu ne tou mātua. . . .


12 We treat people in the best way possible when we help them to receive spiritual light from God. 	 12 E fai ne tatou te ‵toe mea ‵lei ki tino māfai e fesoasoani atu tatou ke maua ne latou te mainaga o te munatonu mai te Atua.


Jehovah foretold that a “seed” to be produced by a “woman” would bruise Satan in the head. 	 Ne ‵valo mai ne Ieova me i te “fanau” a te “fafine” ka tuki pala ne ia te ulu o Satani.


What type of friends does Jehovah choose? 	 Ne a vaegā taugasoa e filifili aka ne Ieova?


Just as he thinks he is ready to relax and enjoy a good life, God tells him that his life is coming to an end and all the good things the man has stored up will go to someone else. 	 I te taimi eiloa telā ne mafaufau ei a ia me ko mafai o manava kae ola a ia i se olaga nofogamalie, ne fai atu te Atua me i tena olaga ko pili fua o gata kae ko koloa katoa kolā ne fakaputu aka ne te tagata tenā ka tuku atu ki se isi tino.


Yes, there is. 	 Ao, e isi eiloa.


6 To appreciate the extent of Jehovah’s trust in the faithful slave, reflect on what he has promised its members. 	 6 Ke maina ‵lei tatou i te lasi o te loto talitonu o Ieova ki te tavini fakamaoni, ke mafaufau ki tena tautoga ne fai ki a latou.


Yes, Jesus realized that it was not God’s will that he use such power for his own personal benefit. 	 Ao, ne iloa ne Iesu me e se ko te loto o te Atua ke fakaaoga ne ia a te vaegā ‵mana tenā mō tena ‵lei eiloa.


Jehovah understands our weaknesses. 	 E malamalama a Ieova i ‵tou vāivāiga.


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As Jesus had foretold, they “scattered each one to his own house.” 	 E pelā mo te mea ne ‵valo mai ne Iesu, “ka mafuta valevale ei koutou; ka taki fano eiloa te tino ki tona kāiga.”


(Verse 20) If we come to love Jehovah, we will want to listen obediently to him and stick loyally to him, come what may. 	 (Fuaiupu e 20) Kafai e a‵lofa tatou ki a Ieova, ka ma‵nako tatou o faka‵logo ki a ia kae ‵piki ‵mau kae a‵lofa fakamaoni foki tatou ki a ia faitalia me ne a mea e ‵tupu.


Verse 1 says: “I shall laud Jehovah with all my heart in the intimate group of upright ones and the assembly.” 	 E fai mai te fuaiupu 1: “Ke ‵viki atu koutou ki te Aliki! Au e fakafetai ki te Aliki mo toku loto katoatoa, i taimi e tapuaki ei ona tino.”


“Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened bull where there is hatred.” 	 “E ‵lei atu se pōla vesiapolo i se koga e isi se alofa i ei i lō se pulumakau putaputa i se koga e isi ne takalia‵liaga i ei.”


Who were these two?— Yes, Adam and then, sometime later, Eve. 	 Ko oi la a lāua konei?— Ao, ko Atamu, kae fakamuli ifo, ko Eva.


The child’s eyelids open, and his eyes glisten with life. 	 Ne ‵pula mai a mata o te tamaliki, kae ne maina atu ona ko te ola.


(Gen. 50:24) Others of “that generation,” such as Benjamin, were born after Joseph was born and may have lived on after he died. 	 (Kenese 50:24) Ne fa‵nau mai a nisi tino o te “kautama tenā,” e pelā mo Peniamina, mai tua o Iosefa kae kāti ne ola mai tua o te matega a Iosefa.


What a blessing it is to be part of God’s organization! 6. 	 Mā‵faga o fakamanuiaga ke fai tatou e pelā me ne vaega o te fakapotopotoga a te Atua!


Some Bible translations read: “Deliver us from evil” (King James Version; Revised Standard Version) or “Protect us from evil.” 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei i nisi ‵fuliga o te Tusi Tapu: “Faka‵sao mai matou mai te masei” (Tusi Tapu, Tuvalu) io me “Puipui matou mai te masei.”


(2 Timothy 3:1) Jesus Christ became King in heaven in the year 1914.* (Daniel 7:13, 14) Immediately after receiving Kingdom power, Jesus took action. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:1) Ne fai a Iesu mo fai te Tupu i te lagi i te tausaga ko te 1914.* (Tanielu 7:13, 14) Mai tua malie ifo o te mauaga ne ia o te Malo, ne gasuesue ei a Iesu.


They may even question their own worthiness. 	 E mafai eiloa o mafau‵fau latou me e mata e fetaui ‵lei latou mo te tiute tenei io me ikai.


18 On the other hand, the prospects of those who oppose the good news grow progressively gloomier. 	 18 I te suā feitu, ne gasolo ifo eiloa o sē aogā a taumafaiga a tino ‵teke ki te tala ‵lei.


Felisa: When I got baptized in 1973, there were about 70 Witnesses in the city of Santander, the capital of the province of Cantabria, Spain. 	 Felisa: I te taimi ne papatiso ei au i te 1973, ne nofo ki se 70 o Molimau i te fakai lasi ko Santander—ko te laumua o Cantabria, Sepania.


Is the Word “Christian” Losing Its Meaning? 	 E Mata, ko Galo Atu te Uiga o te Pati “Kelisiano”?


She survives the earthquake, but her parents do not. 	 Ne sao eiloa a ia mai te mafuie, kae e se ko ana mātua.


14 Jesus acknowledged that there would be problems during the time of his presence, but he said: “Do not be terrified.” 	 14 Ne fakailoa atu ne Iesu me ka isi ne fakalavelave i te taimi o tena fakatasi mai, kae ne fai mai a ia: “Ke mo a e ma‵taku koutou.”


And Isaiah did not point to someone else and say: ‘There he is! 	 Kae ne seki ‵losi atu a Isaia ki se tino fakaa‵tea kae fai atu: ‘Telā tou tagata!


“Satan himself keeps transforming himself into an angel of light,” we are told. 	 E fai mai penei ki a tatou: “I a Satani e mafai ne ia o sui ona foliga ke pela mo se agelu o te mainaga.”


(Matt. 24:14; 28:19, 20) As was the case in the first century, some may look down on our ministry. 	 (Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20) E pelā mo te mea ne tupu i te senitenali muamua, e ‵kilo fakatauemu mai a nisi tino ki te ‵tou galuega talai.


Almost all my family members played an instrument. 	 Toeitiiti ko tino katoa o toku kāiga e iloa o ta‵ta.


At the time, the country was embroiled in World War II. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne aofia eiloa te fenua i te Taua i te Lua a te lalolagi.


Some years after Jesus ascended to heaven, the apostle Paul wrote: “This man [Jesus] offered one sacrifice for sins perpetually and sat down at the right hand of God, from then on awaiting until his enemies should be placed as a stool for his feet.” 	 I nāi tausaga mai tua o te fanakaga a Iesu ki te lagi, ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “Ka ko Keliso ne ofo atu ne ia e tasi faeloa te taulaga mō agasala, ko te taulaga e tumau tona ‵lei ki te se gata mai; nofo ei a ia i te koga tāua ko te feitu fakaatamai o te Atua.


But that is not true. 	 Kae e se tonu te manatu tenā.


Otherwise, he will cry out to Jehovah against you, and you will be guilty of sin.” 	 Kafai e se fai penā, ka tagi a ia ki a Ieova e uiga mō koe kae ka agasala ei koe.”


“Actually, I was better off financially than when I worked with computers,” he said. 	 “A te tonuga loa, ko ‵lei fakafia atu toku olaga i mea tau tupe nei i lō te taimi koi galue ei au i mea tau komupiuta,” ko ana pati.


Good News for People of All Nations 	 Te Tala ‵Lei Mō Tino o Atufenua Katoa


How are such fractions used, and what should a Christian consider when deciding on them? 	 E fakaaogā pefea a vaega fo‵liki konā, kae se a te mea e ‵tau o mafaufau ki ei se Kelisiano māfai ko fai sena filifiliga?


“He was so nice, so different from my husband,” she says. 	 “Ne gali ‵ki eiloa tou tagata, ne ‵kese ‵ki mo taku avaga,” ko ana pati.


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Did Noah back off from this assignment, complain about its challenges, or alter the details to make it easier on himself? 	 E mata, ne fakaseke ne Noa a te galuega tenei, fameo e uiga ki te faigata, io me ‵fuli a mea likiliki ko te mea ke fakafaigofie ki a ia?


(Ps. 79:13) Such dear sheep need tender care, and this means that loving shepherds must take a personal interest in them. 	 (Salamo 79:13) E ma‵nako a vaegā mamoe pele penā ki se tausiga atafai, kae e fakauiga te mea tenei me e ‵tau o ‵saga tonu atu a tausi mamoe a‵lofa ki a latou.


7 As we study the Scriptures and endeavor to apply what we learn, Jehovah’s spirit helps us to grow in wisdom, discernment, understanding, knowledge, judgment, and thinking ability. 	 7 I te taimi e tauloto ei tatou ki te Tusi Tapu kae taumafai o fakagalue aka a mea ko iloa ne tatou, e fesoasoani mai eiloa te agaga o Ieova ke momea aka te ‵tou poto, atamai, te malamalama, faka‵tauga mo te mafaufau ‵lei.


By carefully examining such examples, we can learn what we must do and must not do in order for our worship to be pleasing to God. 	 Mai te iloilo faka‵lei aka o vaegā fakaakoakoga penā, e mafai o iloa ne tatou a mea kolā e ‵tau o fai mo mea e se ‵tau o fai ko te mea ke fakafiafia atu te ‵tou tapuakiga ki te Atua.


How could people in the first century tell that Jesus was the promised Messiah? 	 Ne iloa pefea ne tino i te senitenali muamua i a Iesu ko te Mesia telā ne folafola mai?


(John 17:3) And what a joy it is to see people grasp the truth, live in accord with it, and use their lives to do Jehovah’s will! 	 (Ioane 17:3) Kae ko oko eiloa i te fia‵fia ke lavea atu a tino e taofi ‵mau ki te munatonu, e ola e ‵tusa mo mea konei, kae fakaaoga olotou olaga ke fai a te loto o Ieova!


Peace at Any Price? 	 E Mata, e Tāua te Filemu i Mea Katoa?


Hence, we look to the future with confidence in the promise recorded at Psalm 9:10: “Those knowing your name will trust in you, for you will certainly not leave those looking for you, O Jehovah.” 	 Tela la, e ‵kilo atu eiloa tatou ki te taimi mai mua mo te loto talitonu ki te folafolaga i te Salamo 9:10: “Te Aliki [Ieova], a tino kolā e iloa ne latou a tou igoa, e fakatuanaki ki a koe; e se tiakina foki ne koe so se tino telā e vau ki a koe.”