Speaking about God’s adopted sons, the Bible states: “They will be priests of God and of the Christ, and will rule as kings with him for the thousand years.” 	 I te faipati mai e uiga ki tama puke a te Atua, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ka fai latou mo faitaulaga a te Atua mo Keliso, kae ka pule fakatasi latou mo ia i te afe o tausaga.”


DO YOU long for a better world—a world where people live at peace with one another? a world in which there is no war, no crime, no oppression? 	 EMATA, e manako koe ki se lalolagi tai ‵lei atu—se lalolagi telā e ola filemu a tino i ei? se lalolagi telā e seai ne taua, ne amioga solitulafono, mo pulega fakasauā i ei?


If she dies, he may feel an emptiness in his life. 	 Kafai ko mate tou fafine, kāti ko lagona ne tou tagata a te sē aoga o tena olaga.


He reached out, touched the leper, and healed him. 	 Ne ‵kapa atu tena lima, fakapatele ki te lepela kae faka‵lei ne ia.


In time, however, Lene’s poor health required that we move to a warmer climate. 	 Kae se leva, ne fai ne te masaki o Lene ke olo atu matou ki se fenua telā e mafanafana a tau o aso i ei.


The Zealots gave chase. 	 Ne ‵tele atu a tino ‵teke o atuli a latou.


2. How do certain scriptures describe Jehovah’s day? 	 Ka pelā mo se lakau telā e unu ana aka mai te laukele ko te mea ke se toe tupu aka.


FICTION: AT DEATH ALL PASS ON TO THE SPIRIT REALM 	 TALA ‵KAI: E OLO ATU A TINO KATOA KI TE KOGA O AGAGA MĀFAI KO ‵MATE LATOU


How long would that period be? 	 E pefea te leva o te vaitaimi tenā?


14 “By no means,” “nor by any means”—these emphatic expressions leave no doubt that God will care for us. 	 14 E fakamaoni mai i te fuaiupu tenei te seai o se fakalotolotolua me e atafai mai te Atua ki a tatou.


He simply “rebuked the wind and said to the sea: ‘Hush! 	 “Ne tu aka tou tagata ki luga kae ‵liko ne ia te matagi kae fai atu ki te tai: ‘Malū!


After C. T. Russell’s death, a publication designated as the seventh volume of Studies in the Scriptures was prepared in an attempt to provide an explanation of the books of Ezekiel and Revelation. 	 Mai tua o te mate o S. T. Lasalo, ne tusi ei se tusi telā ne fai mo fai te fitu o tusi o te Studies in the Scriptures ke taumafai o tuku mai i ei a fakamatalaga e uiga ki te avā tusi ko Esekielu mo Fakaasiga.


Yes, he does. 	 Ao, e iloa ne ia.


Does it influence your outlook on life, your view of the present world, and your priorities?—Read 2 Peter 3:11, 12. 	 E mata, e fakamalosi aka i ei a tau kilokiloga e uiga ki te olaga, tau kilokiloga ki te lalolagi tenei, mo mea kolā e fakamuamua ne koe?—Faitau te 2 Petelu 3:11, 12.


• What benefits come from the ransom? 	 • Ne a mea aoga ne maua mai te togiola?


But you can successfully meet these challenges. 	 Kae ka mafai eiloa o fakafesagai atu koe ki tofotofoga konei mo te manuia.


How was the trustworthiness of Tychicus manifested? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea te fakatuagagina o Tukasi?


For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.”—Galatians 6:7; 1 Timothy 5:24. 	 E tau ne te tino a te fuaga ne toki ne ia.”—Kalatia 6:7; 1 Timoteo 5:24.


Why should we get our own emotions under control before approaching others? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o faka‵noga muamua ne tatou a ‵tou lagonaga kaitaua a koi tuai o fai‵pati atu ki nisi tino?


WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DESIGNS 	 E ILOA NE TATOU A MALEI A SATANI


“At times, my legs are aching, but,” Karen adds with a big smile, “I’ve conducted as many as 18 Bible studies. 	 “I nisi taimi a oku vae ko ‵mae, kae,” faopoopo mai a Karen mo te kata, “ne fai ne au akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu e 18.


Giving some reasons for such happiness, the psalmist sings: “Happy is the man that has not walked in the counsel of the wicked ones, and in the way of sinners has not stood, and in the seat of ridiculers has not sat.”—Psalm 1:1. 	 I te tukumaiga o nisi pogai e maua ei se vaegā fiafia penā, ne usu mai te faisalamo: “Amutia a latou kolā e se ‵kau ki filifiliga a tino amio ma‵sei; e se fia‵fia foki ki faifaiga a tino agasala, e se fakatasi atu foki ki a latou kolā e fakatauemu ki te Atua.”—Salamo 1:1.


They also state that, worldwide, a total of 8,392 nuclear weapons are now deployed, just waiting to be launched! 	 E fai mai foki latou, me ko ‵tusa mo te 8,392 o meatau fakaniukelea i te lalolagi kātoa ko oti ne fakatoka kae ko toka nei o faka‵pa.


(Romans 16:17, 18; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Galatians 5:19-21) If any Christian is beginning to entertain apostate views and wants to spread them, he ought to take a warning from Christ! 	 (Loma 16:17, 18; 1 Kolinito 1:10; Kalatia 5:19-21) Kafai ko kamata o maua ne se Kelisiano a manatu o te kau aposetate kae fia fakasalalau atu ne ia, e ‵tau o mafaufau faka‵lei a ia ki pati polopoloki a Keliso!


The apostle Paul revealed another motive that people have for starting a new religion when he said: “I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among you and will not treat the flock with tenderness, and from among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” 	 Kae ka ‵fulu faka‵ma ne latou a te lafu. Ka oko mai foki a te taimi telā ka isi ne tino mai i a koutou ka fai‵pati ki te muna loi, o takitaki a tino tali‵tonu ke tau‵tali i a latou.”


Let us “hate what is bad, and love what is good” and continue walking in the way of integrity.—Amos 5:15. 	 Ke na ‘takalia‵lia tatou ki te mea masei kae ke fiafia ki te mea ‵lei’ kae tumau i te sasale atu i te auala o te fakamaoni.—Amosa 5:15.


(Eccl. 7:9) Yes, pride can be lethal to a marriage. 	 (Fai. 7:9) Ao, e mafai o fakamataku a te fakamatamata ki se olaga avaga.


Godly Devotion—A Key Factor 8. 	 Te Tapuakiga ki te Atua—Se Mea Tāua ‵Ki


What was the most important step taken by Jacob in making peace with Esau? 	 Se a te ‵toe auala tāua eiloa ne fakaaoga ne Iakopo ke maua ne ia se vā filemu mo Esau?


There, at the base of the tower, you will note an open Bible. 	 I te tafito o te taoa, e mafola mai i ei se Tusi Tapu.


There is no question about that. 	 E seai se tino e fakafesili ne ia te mea tenā.


How much more so that is true of maintaining our spiritual health and strength!—Hebrews 5:12-14. 14. 	 Kae sili atu foki eiloa te tāua ke tumau te ‵tou malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga!—Epelu 5:12-14.


Some Christians have endured what trial related to family life? 	 Ne a fakalavelave i te olaga faka-te-kaiga ko oti ne kufaki i ei a nisi Kelisiano?


They will again be dwellers in his shadow. 	 Ka toe ola latou i lalo o taku puipuiga.


11 It is true that when Jesus used the word “generation” negatively, he was speaking to or about the wicked people of his day. 	 11 E tonu eiloa me i te fakaaogāga ne Iesu o te pati “kautama” i se auala se ‵lei, ne faipati eiloa a ia e uiga ki tino amio ma‵sei i ana aso.


The perfection granted by God to his intelligent creatures is relative. 	 E se katoatoa te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa telā ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki tino mo agelu kolā ne faite ne ia.


How were many Jews in Jeremiah’s day “uncircumcised in heart”? 	 I te auala fea ne fai ei a tino Iutaia e tokouke i aso o Ielemia e pelā me e “seki pilitome i te loto”?


The heading sometimes identifies the writer and/or provides information about the circumstances under which the psalm was composed, as is the case with Psalm 3. The superscription may also explain the purpose or use of the particular song (Psalms 4 and 5) as well as give musical instructions (Psalm 6). 	 I nisi taimi, e fakasino atu a te fakatomuaga ki fakamatalaga e uiga ki te tino tusi tala io me e tuku mai i ei a fakamatalaga e uiga ki tulaga ne ‵fatu aka ei te salamo, e pelā mo te Salamo e 3. E mafai foki o fakamatala mai i te fakatomuaga a te pogai io me ko te fakaaogāga o se pese (Salamo 4 mo te 5) pelā foki loa mo mea fakatagi‵tagi (Salamo 6).


Without a doubt, the one uniquely qualified is the almighty Creator, Jehovah God, who declares: “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua i ei, me i te tino telā e fetaui ‵lei ko te Atua Malosi Katoatoa, ko Ieova, telā e folafola mai, penei: “E pela mo lagi e nofo mai i luga o te lalolagi, e pena te maluga o oku auala mo mafaufauga i lo otou auala mo mafaufauga.”


• If you invite an unbelieving relative to give a speech, have you made certain that he will not introduce some un-Christian tradition? 	 • Kafai e ‵kami ne koe se kāiga sē talitonu ke fai se lauga i ei, e mata, e mautinoa i a koe me ka se fai ne ia se faiga telā e ‵teke atu ki mea faka-Kelisiano?


God mentioned death to Adam only as the punishment for disobedience. 	 Ne fakamatala atu ne te Atua a te mate ki a Atamu e pelā fua me se fakasalaga o te sē fakalogo.


Not one would be missing!—Rev. 14:1-5. 	 Ka seai eiloa se tino e galo i a latou!—Fakaasiga.


5 Note, though, that Psalm 119:105 points to two related functions of God’s Word. 	 5 Onoono la, me e fakasino atu te Salamo 119:105 ki auala tai ‵pau e lua kolā e galue ei te Muna a te Atua.


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We must never lose sight of the fact that these days are truly just as the days of Noah were. 	 E se ‵tau eiloa o puli i a tatou me i aso nei ko pelā eiloa mo aso o Noa.


Jesus said: “Whoever stumbles one of these little ones who put faith in me, it is more beneficial for him to have hung around his neck a millstone such as is turned by an ass and to be sunk in the wide, open sea.”—Matthew 18:6. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu, penei: “So se tino e fai ne ia se mea ke agasala a tamaliki konei, kola e talitonu ki a au, e sili atu moi fai ne ‵sai tena ua ki se fatu kae pei ki te moana ‵poko.”—Mataio 18:6.


10, 11. (a) How do we know that Job was generous and helpful? (b) Job 31:16-25 may remind us of what later Scriptural counsel? 	 10, 11. (a) E iloa pefea ne tatou i a Iopu se tino kaimalie kae fesoasoani? (e) Se a te polopolokiga fakamuli i te Tusi Tapu telā e fakamasaua mai ne te Iopu 31:16-25?


Now in her early 60’s, she served as a missionary in Ivory Coast (now Côte d’Ivoire) for 20 years. 	 Kae nei ko 60 tupu ana tausaga, kae koi tavini atu loa a ia e pelā me se misionale i Ivory Coast (nei ko Côte d’Ivoire) mō se 20 tausaga.


(Psalm 37:23-25) Jehovah saw fit to include reference to David’s age in this inspired psalm. 	 (Salamo 37:23-25) Ne lavea ne Ieova me ‵tau o aofia a te leva o te olaga o Tavita i te salamo tenei.


As readers considered the Holy Writings in a language they could understand, no doubt many came to have a favorite portion, just as we do today. 	 Ona ko te mafau‵fau o tino fai‵tau ki Tusitusiga Tapu i se ‵gana telā ne mafai o malamalama i ei latou, e mautinoa eiloa me ne isi eiloa ne vaega o tusitusiga konā ne ‵gali ki a latou, e pelā mo tatou i aso nei.


His aim was to popularize Bible study. 	 A tena fakamoemoega ke fakamalosi aka a te sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu.


• What is involved in your ‘standing complete’? 	 • Se a te mea telā ko fakamalosi aka koe ke fai i te tausaga tenei ona ko te ‵tou mataupu tenei?


How do Kingdom citizens show that they love God’s standards? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tino tonu o te Malo o te Atua me e a‵lofa latou ki tulaga o te Atua?


By the late 19th century, the Bible, which contains the good news, or gospel, had been translated and printed by Bible societies in many languages and distributed around the world. 	 I te fakaotiga o te 19 senitenali, ne oti ei te ‵fuliga mo te ‵lomiga o te Tusi Tapu, telā e maua i ei te tala ‵lei, ne sosaiete o te Tusi Tapu ki ‵gana e uke kae tufa atu ki te lalolagi kātoa.


It was so popular that a follow-up contest was conducted, and books were published based on the letters. 	 Ne lauiloa malosi te mea tenei telā ne toe fai ei te suā fakataufaiga, kae ne tusi foki a tusi kolā ne ‵lomi kae fakavae ki tusi konā.


So, what is the truth? 	 Tela la, se a loa te ‵tonuga o te mea tenei?


Jehovah has the ability to detect the genetic bent of the unborn and to exercise his foreknowledge and select beforehand whom he chooses for his purposes. 	 E iloa ne Ieova a uiga o te pepe telā e seki fanau mai kae fakaaogā foki tena iloa tenā ke filifili aka ei a tino i te fakataunuga o ana fuafuaga.


Take time often to stop and think about the reasons why getting baptized is so important. 	 Ke fakaavanoa faeloa se taimi ke mafaufau e uiga ki pogai e tāua ‵ki ei a te papatisoga.


8 In his letter to the Ephesian Christians, the apostle Paul referred to God as having an “eternal purpose.” 	 8 I tena tusi ki Kelisiano i Efeso, ne fakasino atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki te Atua me e isi sena “fuafuaga se gata mai.”


HOW TO “BEAR FRUIT WITH ENDURANCE” 	 Te Auala ‘E Tumau Eiloa ke Oko ki te Taimi e ‵Fua Mai ei’


14 How do the weedlike ones weep and gnash their teeth? 	 14 E fakatau‵tagi kae gaī pefea a nifo o tino pelā me ne mouku?


Lessons for Us 	 Nisi Akoakoga mō Tatou


20, 21. What will help us to remain faithful even if we have unanswered questions about the resurrection? 	 20, 21. Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te fakamaoni faitalia me seki maua ne tatou a tali katoa ki ‵tou fesili?


• Why is it vital to respect authority? 	 • Kaia e tāua ei ke fakaasi atu te āva ki pulega?


Lacking his blessing, they were unable to clothe themselves with warm garments. 	 E aunoa mo tena fakamanuiaga, ne se lava olotou gatu ke fakamafanafana ei latou.


He directed that faithful man to leave his country and move to a land that God himself would show him. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a ia ki te tagata fakamaoni tenā ke na tiakina ne ia tena fenua kae ke fanatu ki te fenua telā ka fakaasi atu ne te Atua ki a ia.


Let us consider these two aspects. 	 Ke na onoono aka tatou ki feitu e lua konei.


We need to pay attention to all three of these elements to become effective teachers of the good news. 	 E ‵tau o ‵saga tonu atu eiloa tatou ki mea e tolu konei ko te mea ke fai tatou pelā me ne faiakoga ma‵goi o te tala ‵lei.


From about six months to a year later, however, Jesus once again came upon Andrew, Peter, John, and John’s brother James at their fishing business by the Sea of Galilee.* Seeing them, Jesus said: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 	 I se ono masina io me se tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne toe fetaui a Iesu mo Anitelea, Petelu, Ioane mo te taina o Ioane ko Iakopo i te koga e fai i ei te lotou pisinisi faiika i te Tai o Kalilaia.* I te taimi ne lavea ei ne ia latou, ne fai atu a Iesu: “Tau‵tali mai i a au, ke fai ne au koulua mo fai a tino faiika ki tino.”


On the 14th of Abib (Nisan), the firstborn of every Egyptian man and of every animal is going to die. 	 I te po 14 o te masina o Apipa (Nisani), ka ‵mate atu ei a uluma‵tua a tāgata Aikupito katoa e pelā foki mo manu katoa.


(Jeremiah 20:11) Jeremiah’s appreciation of the vital importance of his message and of his God-given assignment made him responsive to Jehovah’s encouragement. 	 (Ielemia 20:11) Me ne iloa ne Ielemia te tāua o tena fekau mo tena tofiga mai te Atua, ne talia ei ne ia a fakamalosiga mai i a Ieova.


This makes us ask, ‘What is security?’ 	 Kāti ka fai ne te mea tenei ke fesili ifo tatou, penei: ‘Se a te olaga tokagamalie?’


A genuine Christian gives because he has decided “in his heart” to do so, notes Paul. 	 A te Kelisiano tonu e tuku atu ana mea me ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne ia “i tena loto” ke fai penā, ko pati a Paulo.


Peace is especially vital in a marriage. 	 A te filemu e tāua ‵ki eiloa i te olaga avaga.


(Matt. 22:21; Rom. 13:1, 2; Heb. 13:18) They also strive to respect local customs and sensibilities and to ‘love their neighbor as themselves.’ 	 (Mata. 22:21; Loma 13:1, 2; Epe. 13:18) E taumafai foki latou ke āva ki tuu a te fenua kae fakaaoga faka‵lei olotou mafaufau, penā foki loa mo te ‘a‵lofa ki olotou tuakoi e pelā mo te lotou a‵lofa ki a latou eiloa.’


“I was happy to accept a Bible study with one of the many who greeted me the first time I went to the Kingdom Hall. 	 “Ne fiafia au o talia se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo se tokotasi mai i te fia o tino ne fetaui matou i te taimi muamua ne fano ei au ki te Kingdom Hall.


But he did not put his authority ahead of the welfare of others. 	 Kae ne seki fakatāua atu ne ia a tena pulega i lō te ola ‵lei o nisi tino.


I will show a waiting attitude for the God of my salvation.” 	 Toku Atua ka lagona ne ia aku talosaga.”


(Ezek. 18:2, 3) Are such notions correct? 	 (Eseki. 18:2, 3) E mata, e ‵tonu a manatu konā?


(Joel 2:30, 31) Still, they can be encouraged when they look at the positive aspect. 	 (Ioelu 2:30, 31) Kae e mafai o maua ne latou a fakamalosiga māfai e masaua a mea aogā kolā e maua i ei.


This figurative woman commits fornication with many kings and is drunk with the blood of God’s true worshippers. 	 E fai ne te fafine fakatusa tenei a amioga finalalolagi mo nisi tupu e tokouke kae e konā a ia i toto o tino tapuaki ‵tonu a te Atua.


5 Jesus taught his followers to pray: “Do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.” 	 5 Ne akoako ne Iesu ana soko ke ‵talo, penei: “Kae sa takitakigina matou ki se tofotofoga, kae faka‵sao mai matou mai te tino masei.”


At first glance, the gold may not be visible in the ore. 	 I te taimi muamua, e mafai o sē lavea te aulo i loto i kaupapa.


(1 Cor. 9:25, 27; read 1 John 2:15-17.) 	 (1 Kolinito 9:25, 27; faitau te 1 Ioane 2:15-17.)


(Hosea 5:15) By doing so, we will reap what is good and have the incomparable joy and peace experienced by all who faithfully walk with God.—Psalm 100:2; Philippians 4:6, 7. 	 (Hosea 5:15) Mai te faiga penā, ka tau ei ne tatou a mea ‵lei kae ka maua ne tatou te fiafia lasi ‵ki mo te filemu telā e maua ne tino katoa kolā e sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua.—Salamo 100:2; Filipi 4:6, 7.


Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the modern-language New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. 	 A tusi siki katoa ne siki mai i te Tusi Tapu o te Lalolagi Fou seiloga ke fakailoa atu me e se fai penā.


Abel evidently realized that the shedding of blood would be needed to cover sin. 	 Kāti ne maina ‵lei a Apelu me e ‵tau o fakamaligi te toto ko te mea ke fakamagalo ei a agasala.


Concerned, he set the goal of becoming a regular pioneer and read articles on that topic in our magazines. 	 Ona ko te manavase, ne fakatoka ne ia se fakamoemoega ke paenia tumau kae ne faitau ne ia a a mataupu konā i ‵tou mekesini.


Then that bond, unbreakable in life, is broken. 	 Ko tena uiga, a te fusi tenā, telā ne seki mafai o ‵motu i te taimi ne ola ei, ko motu.


Then he stood up in the congregation of Judah and of Jerusalem and prayed. 	 Kae ne tu atu a ia i mua o te fakapotopotoga o Iuta mo Ielusalema kae ‵talo.


Both of us are happy to have found the Bible truth that unites and to have changed our wolflike personalities into those of sheep belonging to the Great Shepherd, Jehovah God. 	 Ko fia‵fia malosi maua tokolua me ko maua ne maua te munatonu mai loto i te Tusi Tapu ke fai ei tatou ke ‵kau fakatasi kae ke ‵fuli foki i ei a uiga fe‵kai o maua e pelā me ne luko ki mamoe kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te Tausi Mamoe Sili ko Ieova te Atua.


(Romans 5:14, 15; 7:14) That God would provide a ransom for all mankind was foreshadowed by the animal sacrifices under the Mosaic Law. 	 (Loma 5:14, 15; 7:14) A te tukumaiga ne te Atua o te togiola mō tino katoa ne fakaata mai i taulaga o manu kolā ne fai i te Tulafono a Mose.


The ransom is an expression of whose will, and why did he provide it? 	 Ko oi ne fakatoka ne ia te togiola, kae kaia ne fakatoka ei ne ia?


Consider just one reason. 	 Ke mafaufau ki se pogai e tasi.


3 Why did the once modest prophet presumptuously go along with that deceitful older man? 	 3 Kaia a la ne fakamatamata ei te pelofeta agamalu tenei o olo fakatasi mo te toeaina matua faitogafiti?


I Am With You All the Days,” 7/15 	 Au e Fakatasi Faeloa mo Koutou i Aso Katoa,” 7/15


(Prov. 3:21, 23) So knowing what “practical wisdom” is and how to apply it actually involves our safety. 	 (Faata. 3:21, 23) Tela la, a te iloa o te uiga ko te “poto” mo te auala ke fakagalue ei e puipui ei tatou.


What spiritual and physical benefits can we derive by ‘letting go’ of anger? 	 Ne a mea aoga i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo te feitu faka-te-foitino e mafai o maua māfai e ‘tuku atu kea‵tea’ te kaitaua?


National laws are not normally valid outside a country’s borders. 	 E se aogā sāle a tulafono a te fenua e tasi i te suā fenua.


(Acts 21:8-10) They evidently had been well-trained spiritually, had zeal for the ministry, and were even privileged to engage in speaking prophetically. 	 (Galuega 21:8-10) E mautinoa eiloa me ne akoakogina faka‵lei latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ne loto finafinau i te galuega talai, kae ne taulia foki ke ‵valo atu.


God also gave Adam the opportunity to expand Paradise beyond the borders of Eden. 	 Ne tuku atu foki ne te Atua ki a Atamu a te avanoaga ke fakalauefa atu a tuakoi o te Palataiso i te fatoaga o Etena.


◆ imitating fluent speakers. 	 ◆ fakaakoako ki tino kolā e ‵lei te lotou ‵gana.


16 Help those who have become inactive. 	 16 Fesoasoani atu ki a latou kolā ko ‵mate i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


What indicates that Joseph evidently died before Jesus, and what would this have meant for Jesus? 	 Ne a mea e fakaasi mai me kāti ne mate atu a Iosefa a koi tuai o mate Iesu, kae se a te uiga o te mea tenā ki a Iesu?


• Why is it important to let Jehovah God guide our steps? 	 • Kaia e tāua ei ke talia ne tatou a Ieova te Atua ke takitaki ne ia tatou?


Have you had the pleasure of being invited to someone’s home? 	 E mata, ne loto fiafia koe ki se ‵kamiga a se tino ki tena fale?


In today’s divided world, many think that such a hope is unrealistic. 	 I te lalolagi mavae‵vae i aso nei, e fai mai a tino e tokouke me e sē tāitāi o maua se tulaga penā.


We can confidently look forward to God’s judgment of those who cruelly cause suffering. 	 E mafai o ‵kilo atu tatou mo te loto talitonu ki te fakamasinoga a te Atua i te taimi mai mua ki a latou kolā e māfua mai i ei a logo‵maega.


At work, a handsome colleague made overtures to her. 	 Ne fakatāgata atu ki a ia se tamataene taulekaleka telā ne ga‵lue fakatasi mo ia.


Under what circumstances does God grant forgiveness? 	 Mai lalo i fakanofonofoga fea e tuku mai ei ne Ieova te fakamagaloga?


If you do, take courage from Abraham and his faith! 	 Kafai e fai koe penā, ke tauloto mai te loto malosi mo te fakatuanaki o Apelaamo!


Appreciating Jehovah as Our Potter 	 Ke Fakatāua a Ieova e Pelā me ko te ‵Tou Tino Faite Mea ki Kele


The apostle Peter went to Babylon. 	 Ne fano a te apositolo ko Petelu ki Papelonia.


Doing so is as vital as abstaining from sexual immorality and idolatry.—Acts 15:28, 29. 	 E ‵pau eiloa te tāua o te sē ‵kai ki te toto mo te ‵kalo keatea mai te finalalolagi mo te ifo ki tupua.—Galuega 15:28, 29.


Matthew 16:17, 18 does not say that the apostle Peter would be head of the Christian congregation. 	 E se fai mai i te Mataio 16:17, 18 me i te apositolo ko Petelu ko te ulu o te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


(Acts 15:22; Gal. 2:9, 10) Indeed, Paul had the proper view of authority in the Christian congregation. 	 (Galuega 15:22; Kalatia 2:9, 10) E tonu, ne maua eiloa ne Paulo se kilokiloga ‵lei e uiga ki te faiga o pulepulega i loto i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


DOES GOD DESTROY THE EARTH AT ARMAGEDDON? 	 E MATA, KA FAKAMASEI NE TE ATUA A TE LALOLAGI I AMAKETO?


Jesus notices that the apostles are tired, and he tells them to come with him to “rest up a bit.” 	 Ne matea ne Iesu te fi‵ta o apositolo, kae fai atu ke olo latou “o malō‵lo malie.”


What Bible principle can help them find security and peace? God can help you one day at a time to endure your loss 	 Se a te fakatakitakiga fakavae mai te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke maua te filemu mo te tokagamalie?


This tells us that although having a perfect start, mankind as a whole had not entered into God’s rest. 	 E fai mai ne te mea tenei me faitalia eiloa ne maua atu se kamataga ‵lei katoatoa, e seki ulu atu a tino katoa ki te malōlōga a te Atua.


Married Christian women who help their children to become believers and are supportive of their husbands who have many congregation duties also deserve praise. 	 A fāfine Kelisiano a‵vaga kolā e fesoasoani ki olotou tama‵liki ke fai mo fai ne tino tali‵tonu kae e ‵lago malosi atu ki olotou avaga, kolā e uke olotou tiute i te fakapotopotoga e ‵tau foki o fakamālō atu ki a latou.


27 Facing the Loss of Your Mate 	 27 Te Fakafesagai Atu ki te Galo o Tau Avaga


(Matt. 12:42) Yes, Solomon was famous for his wisdom, and he urged us to acquire it. 	 (Mataio 12:42) E tonu, ne lauiloa a Solomona ona ko tena poto, kae e fakamalosi mai a ia ke ‵sala foki tatou ki te poto tenā.


Let the name of Jehovah continue to be blessed.”—Job 1:21. 	 Ke vikia te igoa o [Ieova]!”—Iopu 1:21.


“Henceforth let those who have wives be as though they had none.” (1 Corinthians 7:29-31) Only a limited time remains for us to finish our God-given Kingdom-preaching work. 	 “Mai te taimi nei o fano ki mua, a tagata a‵vaga e ‵tau o sē mafaufau ‵mafa ki feitu o te atiakega o te kāiga.” (1 Kolinito 7:29-31) Ko toetoe fua te taimi e ‵toe ke fakaoti ne tatou te galuega talai telā ne fakatonu mai ne te Atua.


A policy of pleasing everyone will undermine our effectiveness. 	 A te taumafai o fakafiafia atu ki tino katoa, ka fakavāivāi mai eiloa ki te ‵tou malosi e uiga ki te ‵tou iloga.


“It is good to sing praises to our God.”—PS. 	 “Se mea ‵lei o usu atu a vikiga ki te ‵tou Atua.”—SALA.


How can I encourage them to follow Jehovah’s ways?’ 	 E mafai pefea o fakamalosi ne au latou ke tau‵tali i auala o Ieova?’


(Genesis 39:7-12) Joseph could rightly describe himself as a man who ‘feared the true God.’—Genesis 42:18. 	 (Kenese 39: 7-12) Ne fakamatala faka‵lei mai ne Iosefa a ia eiloa e pelā me se tagata e ‘mataku ki te Atua tonu.’—Kenese 42:18.


This disobedient act laid the groundwork for all the unhappiness that we, their descendants, are experiencing today.—Genesis 2:15-17; 3:6; Romans 5:12. 	 Ne fakatakato ne te se fakalogo o laua a te fakavae mō te olaga fakafanoanoa tenei e maua ne tatou, lā tama‵liki, i aso nei.—Kenese 2:15-17; 3:6; Loma 5:12.


Doing so when one is still very upset could make matters worse; but neither is it wise to wait a long time. 	 A te faiga penā i te taimi telā e kaitaua malosi ei se tino ka fakalasi aka fua i ei te fakalavelave; kae e se ‵lei foki ke fakatali i se taimi leva ‵ki.


19, 20. (a) What are some things we need to avoid? (b) We should be determined to do what? 	 19, 20. (a) Ne a nisi mea e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i ei? (e) Ne a mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ke fai ne tatou?


It tells us to honor Jehovah and Jesus. 	 E fai mai i ei ke āva tatou ki a Ieova mo Iesu.


Joseph’s ten half brothers were jealous of him because he was favored by their father. 	 Ne loto ma‵sei a āfa taina o Iosefa ona ko te mea ne fakapelepele a ia ne te lotou tamana.


Sometimes we find that one member of a household will give us a hearing ear, while another from within the home calls out, “We are not interested,” and the visit ends. 	 I nisi taimi e lavea atu ne tatou me e fia fakalogologo mai se tino e tokotasi i te kāiga, kae kāti ka kalaga mai te suā tino, penei: “Matou e sē fia‵fia,” gata atu foki loa i ei te āsiga.


So the enemies proposed that Nehemiah meet them halfway to resolve the differences. 	 Tela la, ne fai atu ana fili ke fetaui latou i te kogāloto ke fakatoka aka ei te kinauga tenā.


(Read 2 Corinthians 8:18-21.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 8:18-21.)


Yet, Jesus also realized that ‘life means more than food and the body than clothing.’ 	 Kae ne iloa ‵lei ne Iesu me ‘tāua atu te ola i lō mea‵kai mo te foitino i lō gatu.’


(Matthew 24:3, 7; Luke 21:10, 11; Revelation 6:3-8) Jesus also said: “Because of the increasing of lawlessness, the love of the greater number will grow cold.”—Matthew 24:12. 	 (Mataio 24:3, 7; Luka 21:10, 11; Fakaasiga 6:3-8) Ne fai mai foki a Iesu: “Ona ko te gasolo aka o amioga solitulafono ko gasolo ifo ei o se a‵lofa a tino e tokouke.”—Mataio 24:12.


From him all the body, by being harmoniously joined together and being made to cooperate through every joint that gives what is needed, according to the functioning of each respective member in due measure, makes for the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.”—Eph. 4:15, 16. 	 Mai tena pule, ko ‵soko tasi ei a vaega kese‵kese o te foitino, ka ko taofi ‵mau te foitino kātoa ne sokoga katoa o te foitino kolā ne faite. Tela la, kafai e ga‵lue katoa a vaega o te foitino e pelā eiloa mo te lotou faitega, ko tona uiga ko tupu ake o ola te foitino katoa i te alofa.”—Efeso 4:15, 16.


What travel was involved before and after the Israelites reached Kadesh? 	 Ne a malaga ne fai mai mua kae mai tua o te okoatuga a te kau Isalaelu ki Katesa?


Is pornography a harmless pastime, a deadly poison, or something in between? 	 E mata, a ata ma‵sei se fakafiafiaga sē fakamataku, se mea poisini e ‵mate ei a tino, io me se mea i te vasia tenā?


To this Name, God will ever be faithful; of it He will never be ashamed.” 	 Ki te Igoa tenei, ka fakamaoni eiloa te Atua; ka se fakamasiasigina eiloa a Ia.”


After all, Jehovah surely could have kept Lot alive anywhere, so Lot’s fears really had no basis. 	 E mautinoa ‵lei me ne mafai ne Ieova o tausi a Lota ke tumau i te ola i so se koga, tela la, e seai se pogai ne ‵tau ei o mataku a Lota.


Therefore, he has supplied the faithful slave today with the same assistance. 	 Tela la, ne tuku mai foki ne ia ki te tavini fakamaoni i aso nei a te fesoasoani tenā.


These are challenging questions, especially when you see other youths indulging in selfish pursuits, “seeking great things” that they think will lead to a bright future. 	 Konei la a fesili faiga‵ta, maise eiloa māfai ko lavea atu ne koe a nisi talavou e kausaki atu ki mea “e takutakua ei latou” kae mafau‵fau latou me ka iku atu i ei ki se olaga gali i aso mai mua.


At the same time, we have seen Iraqi prisoners disgracefully abused. 	 I vaitaimi foki eiloa konā, e matea atu ei ne tatou a faifaiga fakamasiasi tino e fai ki pagota mai Iraq.


(Isa. 11:3, 4) Rather, Jesus is guided by Jehovah’s spirit. 	 (Isaia 11:3, 4) I lō te fai penā, ne takitaki eiloa a Iesu ne te agaga o Ieova.


Joseph, his adoptive father, was a carpenter by trade. 	 A Iosefa, te tamana fai o Iesu, se kamuta.


It says: “He is the Maker of the earth by his power, the One firmly establishing the productive land by his wisdom, and the One who by his understanding stretched out the heavens.” 	 E fai mai penei: “Ne faite ne te Aliki [Ieova] a te lalolagi ki tena ‵mana; ne faite ne ia te lalolagi ki tena poto kae ‵fola foki ne ia a lagi.”


But perhaps to their surprise, Jesus revealed that an even greater joy was in store for them because of their zeal for the Kingdom. 	 Kae kāti ne ‵poi malosi latou i te faiatuga a Iesu me e sili atu te fiafia telā ka maua ne latou ona ko te lotou loto finafinau mō te Malo.


6 How can we be sure that a certain form of recreation is acceptable for a Christian? 	 6 E iloa pefea ne tatou a fakafiafiaga kolā e ‵lei mō Kelisiano?


Do not give up! 	 Ke mo a ma ‵fiu koutou!


How can understanding Jehovah’s view of wrongdoing safeguard his people? 	 E puipui pefea a tino o Ieova ona ko te lotou malamalama i tena kilokiloga e uiga ki mea ‵se kolā e fai?


Discouragement is temporary if we focus on Jehovah’s promises. 	 A te loto vāivāi e sē se mea tumau māfai e ‵saga tonu atu faeloa tatou ki folafolaga a Ieova.


For example: Look at photographs of your wedding and other memorable events. 	 E pelā, mo te onoono ki ata o tau lua fakaipoipoga mo nisi mea ‵gali kolā ne ‵tupu.


Some especially enjoy the Gospels, which paint a beautiful picture of Jehovah’s personality as reflected in his Son. 	 E fia‵fia malosi a nisi tino ki Tusi Evagelia, kolā e fakamatala faka‵lei mai i ei se ata gali o uiga o Ieova kolā ne fakaasi mai i tena Tama.


(Romans 5:12) Six thousand years of human history since Adam’s time have demonstrated the truth of Jeremiah’s words: “I well know, O Jehovah, that to earthling man his way does not belong. 	 (Loma 5:12) Ne fakaasi mai ne tala o mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki tino i te ono afe tausaga talu mai te taimi o Atamu me e ‵tonu eiloa a pati konei a Ielemia: “Ieova, e iloa ne au me e seai se tino e mafai o takitaki tena auala.


Far from settling down and forgetting God’s command, Abram had used his time in Haran productively. 	 I lō te ‵nofo fua kae puli atu a fakatonuga a te Atua, ne fakaaogā faka‵lei eiloa ne Apelamo a tena taimi i Halana.


Will you live what Jehovah invitingly calls “the real life”? (1 Timothy 6:19) By all means, then, make it your resolve to walk with Jehovah today, tomorrow, and every day thereafter on into eternity! 	 E mata, ka ola koe i te olaga telā e taku ne Ieova ko te “ola tonu”? (1 Timoteo 6:19) Telā la, ke fai nei tau fakaikuga ke sa‵sale fakatasi koulua mo Ieova i te aso nei, te aso taeao mo aso takitasi mai tua ifo i ei ke oko atu eiloa ki te se-gata-mai!


11, 12. (a) How would you define peace? (b) What effect does godly peace have on us? 	 11, 12. (a) E fakamatala mai pefea ne koe te filemu? (e) E pokotia pefea tatou i te filemu o te Atua?


(Hos. 11:1) Hosea’s words pointed back to the time when the nation of Israel, under its divinely appointed leader, Moses, was led out of Egypt. 	 (Hosea 11:1) Ne fakasino atu eiloa a pati a Hosea ki te taimi ne takitaki ei ne Mose, telā ne filifili ne te Atua, a te fenua o Isalaelu keatea mai Aikupito.


Who, though, is really in the best position to teach children religious truths and moral principles? 	 Kae ko oi tonu eiloa te tino e fetaui ‵lei mo te tulaga tenei ke akoako atu a tama‵liki ki muna‵tonu fakalotu mo fakatakitakiga ‵lei i mea tau amioga?


(Acts 2:1-4; Galatians 4:4-7) However, Jesus’ sacrifice was not for the sins of the 144,000 only, “but also for the whole world’s.” (1 John 2:2) Hence, all who exercise faith in Jesus have the prospect of eternal life. 	 (Galuega 2:1-4; Kalatia 4:4-7) Kae ne seki fai fua te taulaga a Iesu mō agasala a te toko 144,000, “kae pela foki mo agasala a tino katoa.” (1 Ioane 2:2) Tela la, e maua ne tino katoa kolā e fakatuanaki ki a Iesu a te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


If you live in a land with a shortage of employment opportunities, you might feel pressured to grasp the best available. 	 Kafai e nofo atu koe i se fenua telā e se uke a galuega i ei, kāti ka fakamalosi atu ke talia fakavave ne koe te ‵toe galuega ‵lei telā e avanoa.


So she began taking of its fruit and eating it. 	 Ne mafaufau aka a ia me kaati se mea sili i te ‵lei ke maua te poto i a ia.


5 Unlike the law codes of many countries, “the perfect law” is neither complex nor burdensome but consists of simple commandments and basic principles. 	 5 A “te tulafono ‵lei kātoatoa” e ‵kese mo tulafono a atufenua e uke. A te mea tenei e faite ki tulafono mā‵ma mo fakatakitakiga faigo‵fie kolā e se tō faiga‵ta ke malama‵lama io me tau‵tali i ei.


Saul repeatedly tried to do away with him. 	 Ne taumafai faeloa a Saulo o tamate tou tagata.


Because Jesus would become a mighty ruler. 	 Me ka fai a Iesu e pelā me se pule malosi.


What an important lesson for maintaining peace and unity in the congregation today! 	 Ma‵faga o akoakoga gali ke tumau ei te filemu mo te ‵kau fakatasi ki te fakapotopotoga i aso nei!


He was talking about something of far-reaching importance. 	 Ne faipati a ia e uiga ki se mea telā e tāua ‵ki eiloa.


The account states: “Crispus . . . became a believer in the Lord, and so did all his household. 	 E fai mai te tala, penei: “A Kilipo . . . mo tona kāiga katoa e tali‵tonu ki te Aliki.


11 As a result, millions are flocking “like doves to their birdhouse holes,” finding refuge within the Christian congregation. 	 11 Ona ko te mea tenā, ko ua‵lolo mai te fia miliona o tino e “pela me ne kaumana,” kae e faka‵lafi mai ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


14 Jehovah’s Witnesses know that many in this world will oppose them. 	 14 E iloa ne Molimau a Ieova me ka ‵teke mai a tino e tokouke i te lalolagi nei ki a latou.


(Matt. 13:44) When we see the good that this accomplishes, we will grow in joy, experience a greater sense of well-being, and add to the happiness of others.—Acts 20:35; Phil. 1:3-5. 	 (Mata. 13:44) Kafai e lavea ne tatou a te ‵gali o mea e fai ne tatou, ka lasi eiloa ‵tou fia‵fia, ka fia‵fia eiloa tatou ki a tatou eiloa kae fakafiafia foki ne tatou a nisi tino.—Galu. 20:35; Fili. 1:3-5.


What do they deliver when people feel empty inside, in need of purpose, direction, and answers to life’s deeper questions? 	 Ne a mea e aumai ne latou māfai e seai ne fakamoemoega o tino, kae manakogina se fuafuaga, se takitakiga, mo tali ki ‵tou fesili tāua e uiga ki te olaga?


“Abram was seventy-five years old when he went out from Haran. 	 “E tusa mo te 75 tausaga o Apelamo kae tiakina ne ia Halana. . . .


We will also learn why millions whose hope is to live forever on earth should be intensely interested in what the Memorial symbolizes. 	 Ka tauloto foki tatou ki te pogai e ‵tau ei o fia iloa malosi ne te fia miliona o tino kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi a te mea telā e fakatusa ki ei te Fakamanatuga.


When we forgive others, we too can forget by putting the matter behind us and not bringing it up again in the future. 	 Kafai foki e fakamagalo ne tatou a nisi tino, e mafai o fakapuli ne tatou olotou mea ‵se mai te sē toe faka‵sae aka i se taimi fakamuli.


19. What commendations and exhortations did Jesus give to the Christians in Smyrna and Philadelphia? 	 19 Ne ‵tu ‵kese a fakapotopotoga i Semulana mo Filatelafia e pelā me ne fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te faka‵logo, me ne seki polopoloki ne Iesu a latou i ana tusi.


• How much time should parents devote to their children? 	 • E pefea te uke o taimi e ‵tau o fakaavanoa ne mātua mō olotou tama‵liki?


Instead, their faith in God’s power enabled them, so to speak, to ‘stop the mouths of lions’ and ‘quench the force of fire.’—Heb. 11:33, 34; Dan. 3:16-18, 20, 28; 6:13, 16, 21-23. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fai ne te lotou fakatuanaki ki te ‵mana o te Atua, i se auala fakatusa, ke ‘‵pono ne latou a gutu o leona’ kae ‘taofi te malosi o te afi.’—Epe. 11:33, 34; Tani. 3:16-18, 20, 28; 6:13, 16, 21-23.


However, does that mean that you are shielded from all affliction? 	 Kae e mata, e fakauiga i ei me ko maua ne koe se puipuiga mai logo‵maega katoa?


Still, there might have been times when you were surprised to see a totally unexpected facet of your father’s personality. 	 Kae kāti e isi eiloa ne taimi ko ofo koe ke lavea atu te ‵kese o te auala e saga atu ei tou tamana ki se mea.


6 We need comfort in many areas of life. 	 6 E manakogina ne tatou se fakamafanafanaga i feitu e uke o te olaga.


It was a long time before they faced him as prime minister of Egypt. 	 Ne leva ‵ki eiloa te taimi ke oko ki te taimi ne fetaui ei latou kae ko oti ne fai a ia mo fai te ulu o te malo o Aikupito.


19 When Jesus returned to heaven, he did not abandon his followers. 	 19 I te fokiatuga a Iesu ki te lagi, ne seki tiakina ne ia ana soko.


One brother whose son committed suicide asked: ‘Did Jehovah assess in advance that my wife and I would be capable of enduring our son’s suicide? 	 Se taina ne fano fakamate tena tama tagata kae ne fai tena fesili: ‘E mata, e iloa ne Ieova mai mua me ne mafai ne māua mo taku avaga o fa‵ki ki te fakalavelave ne ‵tupu ki mā tama?


Then the righteous one will sprout. 	 Ka tupu olaola te tino amiotonu.


For instance, rather than saying, “I’m sorry that you feel that way,” you could admit your role in the problem by saying, “I’m sorry that I hurt you by what I said.” 	 E pelā mo se mea e tasi, i lō te fai atu, “Fakatoese atu mō ou lagonaga konā,” e mafai o taku ‵tonu atu ne koe tou ‵se mai te fai atu “Au ko ‵se mo te fakalogo‵mae atu i aku pati ne fai atu.”


(Read Philippians 2:3, 4; compare Matthew 7:12.) 	 (Faitau te Filipi 2:3, 4; fakatusa ki te Mataio 7:12.)


To achieve that, how much time should we spend on it? 	 Ke fakataunu te mea tenā, e ‵tau o pefea te uke o taimi e fakamāumāu ne tatou ki ei?


And third, how can we apply this in our everyday life? 	 A ko te tolu, e fakaaoga pefea ne tatou a te mea tenei i ‵tou olaga i aso takitasi?


He takes delight in seeing his creatures, old and young, serve him out of love. 	 E fiafia malosi a ia ke lavea atu a tino, tino ma‵tua mo talavou, e tavini atu ki a ia ona ko te alofa.


For faithful people, God will do something truly marvelous. 	 Ka fai eiloa ne te Atua se mea fakaofoofogia mō tino fakamaoni.


Jehovah also sees that the unborn have distinct traits and may have great potential for the future. 	 Ne lavea foki ne Ieova a uiga fakapito o te pepe telā seki fanau kae e mafai o aoga malosi a uiga konā i aso mai mua.


The identity of that great crowd is revealed to John by one of the 24 elders, and these elders represent the 144,000 joint heirs with Christ in their heavenly glory.* (Luke 22:28-30; Revelation 4:4) John himself had a heavenly hope; but since he was still a man on earth when the elder spoke to him, in the vision John must represent anointed ones on earth who have not yet received their heavenly reward. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ki a Ioane me ko oi te vaitino tokouke konei ne se tokotasi o toeaina e toko 24, kae e sui ne toeaina konei a te toko 144,000 kolā ka ‵kau fakatasi mo Iesu i te lagi.* (Luka 22:28-30; Fakaasiga 4:4) Ne maua foki ne Ioane se fakamoemoega i te lagi; kae ona ko te mea koi nofo atu a ia i te lalolagi i te taimi ne faipati atu ei se toeaina ki a ia, ne ‵tau ei o sui ne ia a tino fakaekegina kolā koi ‵nofo i te lalolagi kae seki maua te lotou taui i te lagi.


Why did Jesus urge his followers to love one another? 	 Kaia ne fakamalosi atu ei a Iesu ki ana soko ke fakatau a‵lofa?


Look back at the words of the psalmist. 	 Ke toe mafaufau ki pati a te faisalamo.


Should that not make us fearful? 	 E mata, e se ‵tau o fai tatou ne te manatu tenā ke ma‵taku?


Would he not be moved to do his best or even to outdo himself? 	 E mata, ka se taumafai a ia o fai te ‵toe mea ‵lei e mafai ne ia o fai?


15 For our prayers to be favorably heard, we must not reject the counsel of God’s Word. “Whatever we ask we receive from him,” wrote the apostle John, “because we are observing his commandments and are doing the things that are pleasing in his eyes.” (1 John 3:22) What might happen, though, when our conduct falls short of God’s standards? 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Ioane, penei: “E maua ne tatou mai i a ia so se mea e fakatagi atu ei tatou, ona ko te mea e faka‵logo tatou ki ana fakatonuga, kae fai foki ne tatou a te mea e fiafia a ia ki ei.” (1 Ioane 3:22) Kae ne a mea e mafai o ‵tupu māfai ko sē fetaui ‵tou amioga mo tulaga o te Atua?


It awakens mixed emotions of horror, grief, and anger. 	 E fai i ei ke ma‵taku, māfatia kae ke kaitāua foki a tino i te taimi e tasi.


8 Prayer also helps one draw close to God. A girl in her early teens felt torn between the Christian way of life and her association with friends who did not share her beliefs. 	 Ne fakalotolotolua se tamaliki fafine talavou i te tautali atu ki te olaga faka-Kelisiano io me ke kau atu a ia ki ana taugasoa kolā e se ‵pau olotou talitonuga.


Do I give Jehovah my best even if my health or personal circumstances might limit what I can do?’ 	 E mata, e tuku atu nei ne au ki a Ieova a te ‵toe mea ‵lei, faitalia toku masaki io me ko nisi fakanofonofoga kolā e taofi aka ei a mea e mafai ne au o fai?’


He was spiritually troubled “until [he] proceeded to come into the grand sanctuary of God.”—Ps. 73:2, 3, 12, 13, 17. 	 Ne vāivāi ‵ki loa a ia i te feitu faka-te-agaga ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ne ulu atu ei a ia “ki loto” i te faletapu o te Atua. —Salamo 73:2, 3, 12, 13, 17.


13 In addition, the good news we preach brings immediate relief and blessings to those who listen to it. 	 13 E se gata i ei, e aumai ne te tala ‵lei telā e folafola atu ne tatou se fakatapūga mo fakamanuiaga nei eiloa ki tino kolā e faka‵logo ki ei.


17. (a) Why should occasional disappointments not discourage us? (See box on page 21.) (b) How can we imitate Jehovah, and what blessing awaits those who do? 	 17 Ne tusi mai a Ielemia, penei: “Ko te Aliki fua ko toku fakamoemoega, tela la, au e fakamoemoe eiloa ki a ia.


For instance, that quality is necessary lest we let our mind wander during the program. 	 E manakogina eiloa te uiga tenā ko te mea ke se mafau‵fau tatou ki nisi mea i te taimi o te polokalame.


Upon returning, he “found them sleeping.” 	 I tena fokiatuga, “ne maua atu ne ia a te tokotolu soko e ‵moe.”


Instead, Jesus reassured them of his and his Father’s love by entrusting them with a weighty assignment. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakatalitonu atu ne Iesu ki a latou e uiga ki tena alofa mo te alofa o tena Tamana mai te tukuatuga ki a latou se galuega tafasili i te tāua.


As the Bible points out, “love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:8) “I know that some negative views I have about myself are simply not true,” María admits. 	 E pelā mo pati i te Tusi Tapu, “e se mafai o gata te alofa.” (1 Kolinito 13:8) Ne taku ‵tonu mai ne María: “E iloa ne au me isi ne aku kilokiloga sē ‵lei e uiga ki a au e se ‵tonu.


To his Master Worker, his firstborn Son, Jehovah stated his specific purpose: “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness, and let them have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and the domestic animals and all the earth and every moving animal that is moving upon the earth.” 	 Ne fai atu a Ieova ki tena Tino Galue Sili, tena Tama toekimua: “Ka faite nei ne tāua a tino, ke foliga ki a tāua. Ka pule latou i ika, i manu eva, mo manu vaefa katoa, manu ‵lata mo manu vao, manu ‵lasi mo manu fo‵liki.”


“YOU are not able to see my face, because no man may see me and yet live.” 	 “KA SĒ fakaasi atu ne au oku mata ke lavea ne koe, me e seai se tino e lavea ne ia au kae ola.”


Would you take decisive action by ceasing to associate with that person? 	 E mata, ka fai ne koe se fakaikuga mautinoa ke fakagata te fakatasitasi mo te tino tenā?


A Hope That Required No Explanation 	 Se Fakamoemoega Telā e Seai se Fakamatalaga e ‵Tau o Fai ki ei


After Constantine, Christianity and high politics went hand in hand.” 	 Kae ko oti atu a Konesenitina, kae ne tapulima tasi te Lotu Kelisiano mo mea fakapolitiki.”


(Acts 20:35) No matter what your personal interests, skills, or experience in life, for young people today, there is plenty to do in the Lord’s work.—1 Cor. 15:58. 	 (Galuega 20:35) Faitalia me ne a mea e fiafia koe ki ei, ou atamai, io me ko mea ne ‵tupu i tou olaga, e uke eiloa a mea e ‵tau o fai ne talavou i aso nei mō te galuega a te Aliki.—1 Kolinito 15:58.


For instance, he said to Jehovah: “I cry to you for help, but you do not answer me . . . 	 E pelā mo ana pati ki a Ieova: “Au ne kalaga sāle atu ki a koe, kae ne seki tali mai eiloa koe . . .


• How can we display trust in God when we are distressed by health problems? 	 • E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou te ‵tou loto talitonu ki te Atua māfai ko ma‵saki tatou?


(Hebrews 6:18) If you want God’s approval, you will avoid lying. 	 (Epelu 6:18) Kafai e manako koe ke maua te taliaga a te Atua, ka se manako eiloa koe o loi.


What did you learn about dignity from the way Jesus dealt with a certain leper? 	 Ne faka‵malu pefea ne Ieova a Apelu?


One of the most notable ways by which sisters can show their gratitude for their place in the congregation is by participating in the disciple-making work. 	 A te auala sili e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tuagane te lotou loto fia‵fia mō olotou tulaga i te fakapotopotoga ko te ‵kau atu ki te galuega ko te faiga o soko.


15, 16. (a) How might we grieve God’s spirit? (b) How can we avoid grieving Jehovah’s spirit? 15 Well, Paul wrote: “Do not be grieving God’s holy spirit, with which you have been sealed for a day of releasing by ransom.” 	 15 Ia, ne tusi mai penei a Paulo: “Sa faigina ke fanoanoa te Agaga Tapu o te Atua; i te Agaga ko te fakamailoga tena a te Atua i a koutou, e iloa ei i a koutou e a ia, kae se fakamailoga mo te Aso tela e fakasaoloto ei koutou ne te Atua.”


Fishermen go fishing when they can catch fish. 	 E olo atu a tautai o faiika i taimi kolā e mafai ei o maua ne latou a ika.


2 Our lives are affected adversely when others treat us in an unkind manner. 	 2 E pokotia ‵tou olaga i se feitu masei māfai e se fakaasi mai ne nisi tino te alofa atafai ki a tatou.


2 The zeal of Jehovah’s Witnesses today parallels that of the Christians of the first century. Of them, the Roman Catholic newspaper L’Osservatore Romano correctly said: “The first Christians, as soon as they were baptized, felt it their duty to spread the Gospel. 	 Ne fai ‵tonu mai a te nusipepa a te Katolika Loma ko te L’Osservatore Romano, e uiga ki a latou, penei: “I te taimi ne papatiso ei a Kelisiano mua ne iloa ei ne latou me e isi te lotou tiute ke fakasalalau atu te Tala ‵Lei.


The Bible says that he was “a preacher of righteousness.” (2 Peter 2:5) Undoubtedly, Noah expected opposition. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me ne “folafola atu ne ia te amiotonu.” (2 Petelu 2:5) E seai se fakalotolotolua me ne iloa ‵lei ne Noa me ka fe‵paki a ia mo tino ‵teke.


God’s Word—prophecy in particular—is expressed with such divine wisdom that the wicked cannot get the real sense of it, though Jehovah’s people do. 	 A te Muna a te Atua—kae maise eiloa a valoaga i ei—e fakaasi mai te vaegā poto faka-te-Atua telā e se mafai o malama‵lama a tino ma‵sei i te uiga tonu, faitalia eiloa me e malamalama i ei a tino o Ieova.


Rather, the tribes on the east feared that in the future the other tribes would tell them: “You have no share in Jehovah.” 	 I lō te fai penā, ne ma‵taku a matakāiga i te saegālā i te mea ma fai mai a nisi matakāiga ki a latou i aso fakamuli: “E seai se fekau a koutou ki te Aliki [ko Ieova].”


4 As part of our spiritual legacy, we have the written Word of God. 	 4 E aofia i te togi faka-te-agaga telā e maua ne tatou ko te Muna tusia a te Atua.


EVENTS IN THE FIRST CENTURY 	 MEA ‵TUPU I TE SENITENALI MUAMUA


(1 Timothy 5:23) “Wine is a ridiculer,” warns the Bible, “intoxicating liquor is boisterous, and everyone going astray by it is not wise.” 	 (1 Timoteo 5:23) E fakailoa mai te Tusi Tapu: “Kafai ko tō lasi tau inu i te kava kae gasolo fua koe o valea kae pakalaga sāle. Se uiga valea fua manafai e taumafai koe ko koe ke konā.”


The couple had serious financial problems and were in debt; yet, they decided to take the money to the address listed in the passport. 	 Ne faigata ‵ki te olaga o te tauavaga tenei i mea tau tupe kae ne ‵nofo kaitalafu foki; kae ne fakaiku aka ne lāua ke avatu a tupe ki te fakatuatusi i te pasipoti.


For details of how Bible prophecy points to the year 1914, see pages 215-218 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Mō fakamatalaga e uiga ki te auala e fakasino atu ei te valoaga i te Tusi Tapu ki te tausaga e 1914, ke onoono ki te itulau e 215-218 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


One of their assertions was that the resurrection had already taken place, evidently either a spiritual or a symbolic one, and therefore there was no further resurrection in the future under God’s Kingdom.—2 Timothy 2:16-18. 	 Ne fai atu laua me ko oti ne toe‵tu aka a tino i te vaitaimi tenā, kāti se toetuga faka-te-agaga io me se toetuga fakatusa, tela la, e seai aka foki se isi toe‵tuga mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua.—2 Timoteo 2:16-18.


Another Greek word translated “life” is biʹos, from which come such English words as “biography” and “biology.” 	 A te suā pati Eleni telā e ‵fuli ki te pati ko te “ola” ko te biʹos, telā e ‵fuli mai i ei a pati faka-Peletania pelā mo te “biography” mo te “biology.”


You are a stumbling block to me, because you think, not God’s thoughts, but those of men.’” What a contrast there was between the two outlooks! 	 A toku ala ko ‵pono ne koe, ka ko ou mafaufauga, e se ne mafaufauga faka te Atua, kae ne mafaufauga faka te foitino!’ ” Ko oko loa i te ‵kese o kilokiloga e lua konei!


Tension in the area was high, and we had to be very cautious and discerning when talking with people. 	 Ne ma‵losi ‵ki a tino i ei i te lotu, kae ne ‵tau o fakaeteete malosi kae mafaufau faka‵lei māua māfai ko sau‵tala mo tino.


For the final 17 years of his life, he worked in the Treasurer’s Office. 	 I toe tausaga e 17 o tena olaga, ne galue a ia i te Ofisa ‵Teu Tupe.


Did Noah keep quiet or tell them to mind their own business? 	 E mata, ne ‵pono te gutu o Noa io me fai atu ki a latou me seai se lotou fekau i ei?


(Isa. 45:18; 46:10) With a view to strengthening our faith in him and in his Word, the Bible, let us consider how creation and fulfilled prophecy show that Jehovah is the Great Timekeeper. 	 (Isaia 45:18; 46:10, NW) Ko te mea ke fakamalosi aka te ‵tou fakatuanaki ki a ia mo tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu, ke na mafau‵fau tatou ki te auala e fakaasi mai ei i mea ne faite mo valoaga kolā ko oti ne fakataunu i a Ieova ko te Tino Tausi Taimi Sili.


Preaching calls for the kind of endurance that Jesus displayed. 	 E ‵tau o maua a te kufaki telā ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu i te faiga o te galuega talai.


(Matthew 7:9-11) God gives “good things” to his creatures. 	 (Mataio 7:9-11) E tuku mai ne te Atua a “mea ‵lei” ki ana tino ne faite.


He reported this to the police, who said: “Your only chance of getting your property back would be if one of Jehovah’s Witnesses was to find it.” 	 Ne lipoti ne ia te mea tenā ki pulisimani kolā ne fai atu penei: “E mafai fua o toe maua ne koe tau mea tenā māfai e maua ne se Molimau a Ieova.”


Find out what is happening in your youngster’s life and what his or her views are. 	 Taumafai ke iloa ne koe a mea o te olaga e ‵tupu ki tau tamaliki e pelā foki mo tena kilokiloga ki ei.


Our Expressions of Thankfulness 	 Fakaasiga o ‵Tou Loto Fakafetai


(John 14:21) Moreover, by carrying out Jesus’ command to go and preach, we too show our love for God because Jesus’ commandments reflect his Father’s thinking. 	 (Ioa. 14:21) E se gata i ei, mai te fai o te fakatonuga a Iesu ke olo o talai, e fakaasi atu foki ne tatou a ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Atua me i fakatonuga a Iesu e fakaata mai i ei a mafaufauga o tena Tamana.


(John 20:17) Jehovah is Jesus’ Father. 	 (Ioane 20:17) A Ieova ko te Tamana o Iesu.


Do I make an effort to maintain a consistent routine of sharing in activities related to true worship, such as regular prayer, study, meeting attendance, and field service? 	 E mata, e taumafai au ke fakatumau se fakasologa o aku mea e fai kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo te tapuakiga tonu, e pelā mo te ‵talo faeloa, faiga o sukesukega, kau atu ki fakatasiga mo te galuega talai?


• What situations today call for courage? 	 • Ne a tulaga e ‵tau ei o maua ne tatou te loto toa i aso nei?


24 The Life and Times of First-Century Christians—Traveling to the Most Distant Part of the Earth 	 E fakaasi mai i te mataupu muamua a te auala e mafai ei o takitaki a talavou ne pati fakatonutonu kolā e maua i te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


The notion is unscriptural. 	 A te manatu tenā e se fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu.


Have we received an assignment in the Theocratic Ministry School? 	 E mata, ko oti ne maua ne tatou se tofiga i te Akoga mō Tino Talai?


JESUS knew that his disciples in their own strength were not capable of observing all that he had commanded. 	 NE ILOA ne Iesu me e se mafai ne ana soko, i te lotou malosi eiloa, o tau‵tali ki mea katoa ne fakatonu atu ne ia.


Then the ruler might empower someone to subdue the rebel forces and restore peace. 	 Kae kāti ka ‵tofi aka ne te pule se tino ke fakatakavale a tino ‵teke konā kae toe fakamalosi aka te filemu.


First, he asked Peter if he knew that God has a personal name and asked him to read it directly from the Bible at Psalm 83:18. 	 Muamua la, ne fesili atu a ia ki a Peter me e iloa ne ia i te Atua e isi sena igoa totino kae fakamolemole atu ke faitau eiloa a ia ki ei mai te Tusi Tapu i te Salamo 83:18.


(Psalm 37:9-11, 29; Proverbs 2:21, 22) Jesus Christ will “deliver the poor one crying for help, also the afflicted one.” 	 (Salamo 37:9-11, 29; Faataoto 2:21, 22) A Iesu Keliso ka “faka‵sao ne ia a tino ma‵tiva kolā e ka‵laga ki a ia, mo latou foki kolā e puapuagatia.”


12 The global Kingdom-preaching work of Jehovah’s Witnesses also is supported by voluntary donations. 	 12 E ‵lago atu foki a meaalofa tupe kolā ne fai mo te lotomalie ki te talaiatuga o te Malo o te Atua i te lalolagi kātoa telā e fai ne Molimau a Ieova.


The account about Jesus in Cana draws attention to what? 	 Se a te mea e fakasino atu ki ei te tala e uiga ki a Iesu i Kana?


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3 Satan the Devil does not want us to seek God’s approval. 	 3 E se manako a Satani te Tiapolo ke ‵sala tatou ki te taliaga a te Atua.


A man who got married in Cape Town, South Africa, recalls inviting 200 guests to his wedding. 	 E masaua ne se tagata telā ne fai ne ia tena fakaipoipoga i Cape Town, i Afelika ki Saute, me ne ‵kami ne ia a tino e toko 200 ki tena fakaipoipoga.


(Matthew 7:13, 14) Jesus did not believe that all roads lead to God. 	 (Mataio 7:13, 14) Ne seki talitonu a Iesu me i lotu ne auala katoa e takitaki atu ei a tino ki te Atua.


Greek philosopher Plutarch (c.46-120 C.E.) wrote of those in the world below: “[They] raised a cry of wailing as they underwent fearful torments and ignominious and excruciating chastisements.” 	 Ne tusi mai te tagata Eleni poto ko Plutarch (i.46-120 T.A.) e uiga ki tino i te lalolagi mai lalo ifo: “E ‵tagi paka‵laga mai [latou] i te taimi e fakapuapuaga ei latou i se auala fakamasiasi mo te logo‵mae i te lotou fakasalaga.”


How is trustworthiness linked with our dedication to God? 	 E pefea te sokoga o te fakatuagagina mo ‵tou tukuatuga ki te Atua?


Jesus was enthroned as King, and the last days began. 	 Ne fakasopo aka a Iesu mo fai te Tupu, kae ne kamata foki i ei a aso fakaoti.


Thereupon, Peter clearly stated: “This is ‘the stone that was treated by you builders as of no account that has become the chief cornerstone.’”—Acts 3:15; 4:5-11; 1 Pet. 2:5-7. 	 Tela la, ne fai ‵tonu atu a Petelu: “Tenei a ‘te fatu telā ne fai ne koutou e tufuga fai fale e pelā me e se taulia kae ko oti ne fai mo fai te fatu tulimanu tafasili i te aoga.’”—Galu. 3:15; 4:5-11; 1 Pe. 2:5-7.


Why is all this work done? 	 Kaia ne fai ei a te galuega tenei?


11. (a) What did Jesus go through on the day of Passover 33 C.E.? (b) Why was Nisan 15 in 33 C.E. called “a great” Sabbath? 	 11. (a) Se a te mea ne tupu ki a Iesu i te aso o te Paseka i te 33 T.A.? (e) Kaia ne taku ei a Nisani 15 i te 33 T.A. ki se Sapati “sili”?


(Psalm 107:8, 15, 21, 31) Praising God, David sings: “Your trueness [is] up to the skies.” 	 (Salamo 107:8, 15, 21, 31) I te tavae atu ki te Atua, ne usu atu a Tavita: “Tou fakamaoni e oko atu ki te vanimonimo.”


According to Jewish tradition, Terah might even have been a maker of idols. 	 E ‵tusa mo tu mo tala mua a te kau Iutaia, kāti a Tala se tino faite tupua foki.


She acted in harmony with Naomi’s instruction. 	 Ne fai eiloa ne ia a mea kolā ne fakatonu atu ne Naomi ke fai ne ia.


Prison life was hard, but like Paul and Silas, Adolf and his companions found reasons to give thanks to God. 	 Ne faiga‵ta ki eiloa te ‵nofo atu i te falepuipui kae e tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne maua aka ne Atalofi mo ana taugasoa a pogai ke fia‵fia latou, e pelā mo Paulo mo Sila.


The apostle Paul thus said of Abraham and other patriarchs: “In faith all these died, although they did not get the fulfillment of the promises, but they saw them afar off and welcomed them and publicly declared that they were strangers and temporary residents in the land.”—Hebrews 11:13. 	 Ne fai mai penei te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki a Apelaamo mo nisi toeaina: “Ne ‵mate foki a tino konei i te fakatuanaki.


He saw through their scheme and was not deceived. 	 Ne lavea atu eiloa ne tou tagata olotou togafiti kae ne seki faka‵segina ei a ia.


Acting in accord with accurate knowledge would have helped them to make wise decisions. 	 A te gasue‵sue e tusa mo te iloaga tonu ka mafai o fesoasoani ki a latou ke fai se fakaikuga poto.


(Matt. 13:36-43) As the harvest season began, a vital question thus arose: With many imitation Christians claiming to be Jesus’ true followers, how could the wheat—anointed Christians—be identified? 	 (Mata. 13:36-43) I taimi ne kamata ei a te ‵tau e ‵kati ei a saito, ne sae aka se fesili tāua: Ona ko te tokouke o Kelisiano fakaloi‵loi e fai mai i a latou ne soko ‵tonu o Iesu, e mafai pefea o iloa a saito, ko Kelisiano fakaekegina?


What demonstrates that self-control is important? 7 Despite being listed last in the qualities produced by the spirit, self-control is in no way less important than the others. 	 7 E tiga eiloa e taku mai te loto pulea i te fakaotiga o te fakasologa o uiga o te agaga, e se fakauiga i ei me e tāua malosi atu a nisi uiga i lō te uiga tenā.


IT WAS the day that completely changed the course of humankind for its eternal good. 	 TENEI te aso ne maua ei ne tino katoa a te fakamoemoega ki fakamanuiaga kolā e seai se lotou gatamaiga.


What is the condition of human hearts in general, but what is true of genuine Christians? 	 E foliga sāle mai pefea a loto o tino valevale, kae se a te ‵tonuga e uiga ki Kelisiano ‵tonu?


4 On the other hand, as one Bible scholar notes, “this exhortation [at James 4:8] reveals a powerful optimism.” 	 4 I te suā feitu, e fai mai se tino sukesuke e tokotasi ki te Tusi Tapu me “e fakaasi mai i pati fakatonutonu konei [i te Iakopo 4:8] se fakamoemoega mautinoa.”


According to Armstrong, one crucial test of any religion is that it should lead to “practical compassion.” 	 E ‵tusa mo pati a Armstrong, e tasi te mea tāua e ‵tofo ki ei so se lotu ko “fua o te alofa.”


What would help them to change? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ke ‵fuli olotou olaga?


They realize that Jehovah has yoked them together and that he wants them to “stick” to each other. 	 E iloa ne lāua me ne fakatasi ne Ieova a lāua kae e manako foki a ia ke “‵nofo fakatasi” lāua.


In some European countries, one-parent families make up close to 20 percent of all households. 	 I nisi atufenua i Eulopa, e nofo pelā ki te 20 pasene o kāiga e taki tokotasi a mātua i ei.


It is this sense of the word that is discussed in this article. 	 Tenei eiloa te uiga o te pati “takalialia” ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei.


15 Full-time ministers generally need to earn a living. 	 15 E manakogina ko latou kolā i te taviniga tumau ke ‵sala ne auala e mafai ei o tausi latou i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


(Matthew 13:39, 41; Revelation 14:6, 7) Therefore, nothing that opposers say or do can thwart God’s purpose.—Isaiah 54:17; Acts 5:38, 39. 	 (Mataio 13:39, 41; Fakaasiga 14:6, 7) Tela la, e se mafai lele eiloa o fakamasei ne tino ‵teke i olotou pati io me ko olotou faifaiga a fuafuaga a te Atua.—Isaia 54:17; Galuega 5:38, 39.


Our becoming acquainted with the mind of Christ can give us what insight? 	 Se a te mea telā e mafai o maina tatou i ei māfai e fakamasani tatou ki te mafaufau o Keliso?


(Luke 23:34) What an outstanding example of mildness and patience under painful and stressful circumstances!—Read 1 Peter 2:21-23. 	 (Luka 23:34) Ko oko eiloa i te fakaofoofogia o te fakaakoakoga tenā o te agamalu mo te kufaki mai lalo i fakanofonofoga fakalogo‵mae kae fakafanoanoa!—Faitau te 1 Petelu 2:21-23.


Why is that method of Satan so effective? 	 Kaia e galue ‵lei ei a te togafiti tenei a Satani?


“The deluge of waters upon the earth [that would] bring to ruin all flesh” was something that Noah had “not yet beheld.” 	 A “te lofiaga ki te lalolagi ke ‵ta fakapalele ei a mea ola katoa” se mea telā ne seki iloa ne Noa me “ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua.”


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(Habakkuk 2:3) This will include ridding the earth of all evil, even as he destroyed Nineveh after her inhabitants relapsed into wickedness.—Nahum 3:5-7. 14. 	 (Sapakuka 2:3) E aofia i ei te fakaseaiga o amioga ma‵sei katoa i te lalolagi, e pelā eiloa mo te fakamaseiga o Nineva i te taimi ne toe fai ei ne tino i ei a amioga ma‵sei.—Nauma 3:5-7.


What benefit do we derive from the efforts of Christian elders? 	 Ne a mea aogā e maua ne tatou mai i galuega kolā e fai ne toeaina Kelisiano?


Teach Christian Morality 10. 	 Ke Akoako Atu a Amioga ‵Lei Faka-Kelisiano


An inspired song of King David, recorded in Psalm 27, gives us the answers. 	 E tuku mai ki a tatou i te pese a te tupu ko Tavita i te Salamo e 27 a tali ki fesili konei.


How can we help Bible students to build trust in Jehovah’s ability to provide for his people? 	 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki ‵tou akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke ati aka te loto talitonu me mafai ne Ieova o tausi ana tino?


How can you let it work upon you to lead you in the right direction? Pray constantly to Jehovah that he send you his spirit and help you yield to its influence. 	 E mafai pefea o talia ne koe ke takitaki koe ne te agaga tenā i te auala tonu? ‵Talo faeloa ki a Ieova ke uga mai tena agaga ke fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke fakalogo koe ki ei.


(John 17:9-14) Still, Jesus singled out Peter, making unique supplication for that one disciple. 	 (Ioane 17:9-14) Kae e tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne fakasino tonu atu a Iesu ki a Petelu, me ne ‵talo atu eiloa a ia e uiga ki te apositolo e tokotasi tenā.


Originally, Abraham was known as Abram and his wife was known as Sarai. 	 A te igoa muamua eiloa o Apelaamo ko Apelamo kae ko tena avaga ko Salai.


Control negative emotions 	 Pule faka‵lei atu ki ‵tou lagonaga sē ‵lei


“Let the name of Jehovah continue to be blessed.”—JOB 1:21. 	 “Ke vikia te igoa o [Ieova].”—IOPU 1:21.


(Hebrews 11:6) How can such faith be acquired? 	 (Epelu 11:6) E mafai pefea o maua te vaegā fakatuanaki penā?


3 The end was soon coming to the old Law covenant between God and natural-born Israelites. 	 3 Ko pili fua o oti atu te feagaiga mua o te Tulafono i te va o te Atua mo te fenua o Isalaelu.


What, then, can we learn from Jacob’s grief? 	 Se a la te mea e mafai o tauloto ne tatou mai i te loto māfatia o Iakopo?


Made in God’s Image 	 Ne Faite ki Foliga o te Atua


However, they coped with their problems and led productive lives. 	 Kae ne fa‵ki eiloa latou i olotou fakalavelave kae ne aogā ‵ki olotou olaga.


Yes, it is possible to experience considerable joy, peace of mind, and contentment even in the midst of calamities. 	 E tonu, e mafai eiloa o maua a te fiafia, te filemu o te mafaufau, mo te lotomalie tonu ke oko foki eiloa ki te ‵lotoga o fakalavelave.


(Malachi 3:10) Ultimately, of course, Jehovah will reward his servants with everlasting life. 	 (Malaki 3:10) E tonu, fakamuli loa, kae ka taui atu ne Ieova ana tavini mai te tukuatuga o te ola se-gata-mai ki a latou.


It is important to consider this aspect of recreation. 	 E tāua ‵ki ke mafau‵fau ki te vaega tenei o fakafiafiaga.


Moses was told to take his rod, gather the people before the crag, and then speak to the crag. 	 Ne fakatonu atu ki a Mose ke puke tena tokotoko, fakamaopoopo a tino ki mua o te kaupapa, kae faipati atu ki te kaupapa.


Is such a hope mere wishful thinking? 	 E mata, a te vaegā fakamoemoega tenā se moemiti fua?


Not only do they know right from wrong; they hate what is wrong and love what is right. 	 E se gata fua i te iloa ne latou o te mea ‵lei mai te mea masei; e ‵tau o takalia‵lia foki latou ki te mea masei kae fia‵fia ki te mea ‵lei.


But there is always the worry that the home can be lost through some financial reverses or that burglars—or worse—will break in. 	 Kae e isi faeloa se manavase me e mafai o galo atu te fale māfai ko sē mafai ne latou o ‵togi io me ulu atu a tino kai‵soa o ofa te fale.


Just as in Noah’s day, people today are consumed with their daily activities 	 E pelā eiloa mo aso o Noa, ko ‵saga malosi atu eiloa a tino i aso nei ki olotou galuega masani i aso katoa


“In time, I came to appreciate Jehovah’s qualities, especially his mercy, for which I often prayed. 	 “Fakamuli ifo, ne kamata o maua ne au te loto fakafetai ki uiga o Ieova, maise eiloa tena alofa fakamagalo, telā e ‵talo faeloa au ke maua ne au.


For what was the sin offering provided, and what was the purpose of the guilt offerings? 	 Kaia ne avatu ei a taulaga mō agasala kae se a te aogā o te taulaga e ‵togi ei agasala?


Yet, there is not even a hint that any of the priests quoted God’s law that defective animals were not acceptable. 	 Kae e seai foki se pati ne siki atu ne faitaulaga mai te tulafono a te Atua ke fakaasi atu ei me e se talia a vaegā manu ma‵saki penā.


God’s Word Helps a Former Drunkard 	 Ne Maua ne se Tino Inu Kava a te Fesoasoani Mai i te Muna a te Atua


6 Jehovah’s word imparts wisdom that can protect us from spiritual harm. 	 6 E tuku mai ne te muna a Ieova a te poto telā e mafai o puipui ei tatou mai te masei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


In addition, the Bible allows for divorce on the grounds of fornication (sexual immorality).—Matthew 19:9. 	 E se gata i ei, e talia foki ne te Tusi Tapu ke ‵tala se avaga māfai ne mulilua se tino (finalalolagi).—Mataio 19:9.


(Rom. 8:16, 17; Rev. 14:1) Other mild-tempered ones will be blessed with everlasting life in the earthly realm of the Kingdom.—Ps. 37:11. 	 (Loma 8:16, 17; Fakaasiga 14:1) Ka fakamanuiagina foki a nisi tino loto maulalo ki te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi nei mai lalo i te pulega a te Malo.—Salamo 37:11.


(Numbers 32:1-5) Living there would mean coping with serious challenges. 	 (Numela 32:1-5) E uke a mea fakama‵taku ne ‵tau o fakafesagai atu ki ei i se vaegā koga penā.


Then the “strong town” may be open and the “bar” may be removed from the door to reconciliation. 	 Ko mafai ei o matala mai te “fa‵kai” malosi tenā kae tapale te ‘fiti’ telā e ‵loka ei ana mataloa mō se faka‵leiga.


He declared: “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you. 	 Ne folafola mai penei a ia: “Kafai e takalialia a tino o te lalolagi ki a koutou, e ‵tau o manatua ne koutou me ne takalia‵lia muamua ki a au.


We are confident that he used a genuine example of the execution of divine judgment upon the wicked. 	 E tali‵tonu tatou me ne fakaaogā eiloa ne ia se tala tonu e pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ke fakaoko atu ei te fakasalaga a te Atua ki tino amio ma‵sei.


You can also have practice sessions that will help your children deal with peer pressure. 	 E mafai foki o fai a fakaakoakoga kolā ka fesoasoani atu ki au tama‵liki ke fakafesagai atu ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei mai i taugasoa.


Among them were the descendants of the Gibeonites of Joshua’s day and others “whom David and the princes gave to the service of the Levites.”—Ezra 8:20. 	 Ne aofia i ei a tino kolā ne ‵tupu mai i te kau Kipeona i aso o Iosua mo nisi tino aka “kolā ne fili ne te Tupu ko Tavita mo ana ofisa ke fesoasoani ki te kau sa Levi.”—Esela 8:20.


What did she do to get the courage to speak up? 	 Ne a ana mea ne fai ke maua ne ia te loto toa ke faipati atu?


After that, Jesus admonished them repeatedly: “Keep on the watch.” 	 Mai tua ifo, ne toe fakamalosi ne Iesu latou: “Ke tumau i te matapula‵pula.”


My sin is in front of me constantly. . . . 	 E iloa faeloa . . . ne au aku agasala. . . .


Among them were Abel, Enoch, and Noah and his family. 	 E aofia i a latou konā ko Apelu, Enoka mo Noa ei mo tena kāiga.


They had seen the courage Jesus displayed. 	 Ne lavea ne latou te loto toa telā ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu.


On the other hand, a new father has new responsibilities to shoulder. 	 I te suā feitu la, ko maua foki ne te tamana fou a tiute ‵fou ke tausi atu ki ei.


JANUARY 2017 	 IANUALI 2017


(1 Chronicles 1:1–9:44) 	 (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 1:1–9:44)


2 “We left our work area in the evening,” she explains, “and walked to a railway station 15 miles (25 km) away. 	 2 Ne fai mai a Corinna penei: “Ne tiakina sale ne māua te mā koga ga‵lue i te afiafi po kae sa‵sale atu ki se koga telā e ‵tele i ei a tuleni telā e nofo ki se 25 kilomita te ‵mao.


14 What about increasing your efforts to let the light of Bible truth shine in your neighborhood? 	 14 Kae e a ma taumafai koe ke momea aka te maina atu o tou mainaga e uiga ki te munatonu ki ou tuakoi?


Genuine repentance is heartfelt. 	 A te salamō tonu e māfua mai i te loto.


“I saw that those who resort to violence often end up dead. 	 Ne lavea ne au me i tino kolā e fakasaua e iku atu faeloa ki te ‵mate.


What Is More Important? 	 Se a te Mea e Sili Atu i te Tāua?


Yours is the kingdom, O Jehovah.”—1 CHRONICLES 29:11. 	 A koe se tupu, e pule katoatoa i tino katoa.”—1 NOFOAIGA TUPU 29:11.


(Ephesians 4:23) Alex, mentioned earlier, adds: “What I learned from the Bible was like clean water pouring through me, gradually purifying me by washing away bad thoughts. 	 (Efeso 4:23) Ne toe fai mai a Alex, telā ne taku atu muamua, penei: “A mea kolā ne tauloto ne au mai te Tusi Tapu e fai eiloa e pelā me se vai ‵ma telā e ‵ligi mai ki luga i a au, kae faka‵ma malielie ne ia oku mafaufauga ma‵sei.


But the mighty do not always win the battle. 	 Kae e se ‵sili faeloa a tino ‵mafi i taua.


Regarding a person who looks to him for help, God has promised: “I shall protect him because he has come to know my name.” 	 Ne tauto mai te Atua e uiga ki se tino telā e faka‵na ki a ia mō se fesoasoani: “E puipui foki ne au a latou kolā e iloa ne latou i au ko te Aliki [ko Ieova].”


How completely unlike the Canaanite gods he was! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵kese mo atua o te kau Kanana!


Good News for All Mankind 	 Te Tala ‵Lei mō Tino Katoa


(1 Corinthians 7:14) Does that make such children dedicated servants of Jehovah? 	 (1 Kolinito 7:14) E mata, e fai i ei a vaegā tama‵liki penā e pelā me ne tavini tukugina atu a Ieova?


Human ability is limited. 	 E fakatapulāgina a te mea e mafai o fai ne te tagata.


How will meditating on God’s love motivate us to be modest? 	 E fakamalosi aka pefea a tatou ne te mafaufau ‵loto ki te alofa o te Atua ke uiga agamalu?


When did David fail to show respect for God’s Law? 	 Ko te taimi fea ne seki fakaasi atu ei ne Tavita te āva ki te Tulafono a te Atua?


Do you have reason to be afraid that you will? 	 E mata, e isi se pogai e mataku ei koe māfai ko pokotia koe i ei?


Humbly admitting his mistakes and sincerely asking for forgiveness does not humiliate a man; rather, it enhances his reputation. 	 A te fakaasiatuga o ana mea ‵se mo te loto maulalo kae fakamolemole atu mō se fakamagaloga e se fakamasiasi i ei se tino; e sinā faka‵lei aka fua i ei a tena ata io me ko tena igoa.


You taught me many good things. 	 Ne akoako ne koe au ki mea ‵gali e uke.


Instead, he has permitted us to exercise our free will and make sensible personal decisions, which should be guided by sound Scriptural principles. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne talia eiloa ne ia ke fakaaoga ne tatou a te ‵tou saolotoga ke fai a fakaikuga totino kolā e takitaki ne fakatakitakiga fakavae mai i te Tusi Tapu.


(1 Pet. 3:20) At the appropriate time, Jehovah informed Noah of this decision and assigned him to build an ark. 	 (1 Petelu 3:20) I te taimi tonu, ne fai atu ne Ieova ki a Noa a te fakaikuga tenei kae fai atu ki tou tagata ke faite se vaka.


19 This woman continued her Bible discussions with the Witnesses and did not allow threats of removal as pastor to stop her. 	 19 Ne tumau a te fafine tenei i te sau‵tala sāle mo Molimau kae ne seki talia ne ia a te mataku ma fakaseai tena tofi faifeau ke taofi ei a te mea tenā.


(Matthew 22:37, 39) Yes, love of neighbor is a mark of a Christian. 	 (Mataio 22:37, 39) E tonu, a te alofa ki tuakoi se fakailoga o se Kelisiano.


Think of the fundamentalist versions of “militant piety,” for example, that former nun Karen Armstrong says have been spawned by “every major religious tradition.” 	 Ke mafaufau ki pati “taka fia‵toa,” a tino kolā e fakavale‵vale ki lotu e pelā mo te fakaasiga a Karen Armstrong, telā ne fai muamua mo fai se sina, me ne fakamalosigina latou ne “tu mo aganuu a lotu ‵lasi katoa.”


Your first reaction might be, ‘Am I worthy of such an assurance from the Almighty?’ 	 E mafai eiloa o fesili ifo koe penei, ‘E mata e ‵tau o maua ne au se vaegā fakatalitonuga penā mai te Atua Malosi Katoatoa?’


The strictness really proceeds from God, who expresses himself through his written Word.” 	 Ne aumai eiloa te fakatonuga tenā mai i te Atua, telā e fakaasi mai ne ia a ia eiloa e auala i tena Muna tusia.”


If while building a shed, for instance, you wanted to fasten two boards together, you would need more than a hammer and nails. 	 Kafai e faite aka se tamā fale, kae manako koe o soko se avā laupapa, e se manako fua koe ki se samala mo fao.


Instead, it is “the original serpent, the one called Devil,” who has been “cursed” by God. 	 Ikai, ko “te gata muamua telā e fakaigoa ki te Tiapolo,” ne “fakamalaia” ne te Atua.


Moreover, their striking record of integrity during that war continues to help people to identify the true religion.—Isaiah 2:2-4. 	 E se gata i ei, a tala fakaofoofogia o te lotou fakamaoni i te taimi o te taua e fesoasoani mai faeloa ki tino ke iloa ne latou te lotu tonu.—Isaia 2:2-4.


Timothy, a baptized Christian with the heavenly calling, was admonished by Paul: “Pursue righteousness, godly devotion, faith, love, endurance, mildness of temper.” (1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22) Jesus also emphasized the need for continued effort when he said: “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo mo te loto finafinau ki a Timoteo, se Kelisiano papatiso telā ne maua ne ia te kalagaga faka-te-lagi, penei: “Taumafai o fai te amiotonu, te olaga amio Atua, te fakatuanaki, te alofa, te kufaki mo te loto malalo.” (1 Timoteo 6:11; 2 Timoteo 2:22) Ne faka‵mafa foki ne Iesu a te manatu me e ‵tau o tumau i te taumafai malosi i te taimi ne fai mai ei a ia, penei: “Ke mua koutou o ‵sala tena Malo mo tena amiotonu; kae ka fakaopoopogina atu a mea katoa kona ki a koutou.”


We had numerous Bible studies with young Kyrgyz students at educational institutes. 	 Ne maua ne māua ne a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo talavou Kyrgyztan i akoga ma‵luga.


A father of twin sons held pioneer service before them as a goal from their early childhood. 	 Ne fakamalosi ne se tamana tena masaga tāgata, a koi fo‵liki ‵ki laua ke taumafai o paenia.


Abram now encountered Melchizedek, the king-priest of Salem. 	 Ne fetaui i ei i konā a Apelamo mo Mekisateko, te tupu mo te faitaulaga o Salema.


(Gen. 5:29, ftn.) 	 (Kene. 5:29, fml.)


We must obediently follow the direction Jehovah provides through his Word and his organization.—Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20. 	 E ‵tau o tau‵tali tatou mo te faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a Ieova kolā e tuku mai e auala i tena Muna mo tena fakapotopotoga.—Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20.


17 “God is love.” (1 John 4:8) With those striking words, the Bible identifies Jehovah’s dominant quality, the quality that is the most appealing of them all and the most comforting for those troubled by the prevalence of wickedness. 	 17 “Me i te Atua ko te alofa eiloa a ia.” (1 Ioane 4:8) Mai i nāi pati konei, e fakasino atu te Tusi Tapu ki te ‵toe uiga sili o Ieova, ko tena toe uiga gali eiloa i ana uiga katoa kae ko te ‵toe uiga fakamafanafana foki ki a latou kolā e puapuagā ona ko te lauiloa o amioga ma‵sei.


(Mark 6:30-32) Jesus’ promise of support still applies. 	 (Male. 6:30-32) Koi ‵lago mai eiloa a Iesu e ‵tusa mo tena tautoga.


But emotion did not rule the day. 	 Kae ne seki fakavae te lotou fakaikuga ki olotou lagonaga.


(Read John 16:7, 13.) 	 (Faitau te Ioane 16:7, 13.)


Like children who trust a loving father, we have confidence in Jehovah 	 A te faitega o se pepe i loto i te moegatama e tautali atu eiloa i se palani telā ko leva ne fakatoka


So how could they keep him in mind? 	 Tela la, ne mafai pefea o masaua ne latou a Paulo?


(Read Zechariah 6:5-8.) 	 (Faitau te Sakalia 6:5-8.)


(Gen. 5:5; 11:10-13, 32; 25:7; 35:28; 47:28) Many people must have realized what this decline meant—the prospect of everlasting life had been lost! 	 (Kenese 5:5; 11:10-13, 32; 25:7; 35:28; 47:28) Ne ‵tau o iloa ne tino e tokouke te pogai ne gasolo ifo ei o toetoe te olaga—ko oti ne galo te fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai!


Let us now examine some of the factors that made his illustrations so effective. 	 Ke na iloilo aka ne tatou a nisi pogai ne ma‵goi ei ana tala fakatusa.


Soon after the death of the apostles, apostate teachers from within the congregation began to take control of it. 	 Mai tua malie eiloa o te ‵matega o te kau apositolo, ne kamata o pulepule atu a faiakoga ‵loi ki te fakapotopotoga.


In what ways does Jehovah use the Christian brotherhood to guide us? 	 I auala fea e fakaaogā ei ne Ieova a te kautaina Kelisiano ke takitaki ei tatou?


(Matt. 8:20) Desiring to learn from Jesus’ example, a pioneer does well to keep in mind that the more material things he has, the more he will have to maintain, repair, or replace. 	 (Mata. 8:20) E ‵tau o masaua ne se paenia telā e manako o tauloto mai i te fakaakoakoga a Iesu, me ko te uke o ana kope faka-te-foitino, ko te lasi o te taimi e fakamāumāu ke tausi faka‵lei, faka‵lei a mea ma‵sei, io me sui a mea kolā ko ma‵sei.


After graduating, one enters the pioneer service, whereas the other begins working secularly full-time. 	 Mai tua o te pukegā pepa, e tokotasi ne kau atu ki te taviniga fakapaenia, kae ko te suā tino ne kamata o galue tumau i se galuega ‵togi.


Moreover, he terminated his engineering studies and chose the career of sharing in the full-time evangelizing work. 	 Ne taofi aka ne ia tena akoga ke fai mo fai se initinia kae ne fakaiku aka ke galue tumau a ia i te galuega talai.


If more serious sins are involved, it may include a loss of privileges in the congregation. 	 Kafai e aofia i ei a agasala matagā, e mafai eiloa o galo atu i ei a tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga.


Those who say that things will stay much the same as they have always been are greatly mistaken 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵se o tino kolā e fai mai me e ‵pau eiloa a mea e ‵tupu i aso nei e pelā eiloa mo te masani


(Read Isaiah 11:4; Matthew 16:27.) 	 (Faitau te Isaia 11:4; Mataio 16:27.)


11 Regarding Jehovah’s day, Zephaniah 1:8-11 adds: “‘It must occur on the day of Jehovah’s sacrifice that I will give attention to the princes, and to the sons of the king, and to all those wearing foreign attire. 	 11 E uiga ki te aso o Ieova, e fakaopoopo mai penei a te Sefanaia 1:8-11: “I te aso o te tamatega tena, ka fakasala ne au a tino maluga, tamaliki tagata a tupu, mo tino katoa kola e fai ne latou a tu mo amioga mai fenua fakaatea.


(Luke 21:34; 1 Tim. 6:17-19) During family study and worship, in conversations with fellow believers, and in discussions with Bible students and interested ones, let us speak enthusiastically about our marvelous hope and prospects. 	 (Luka 21:34; 1 Timoteo 6:17-19) I taimi o tapuakiga a kāiga i afiafi, i sau‵talaga mo taina tali‵tonu, mo sau‵talaga mo akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo tino fia‵fia, ke fai‵pati atu mo te loto finafinau e uiga ki te ‵tou fakamoemoega gali.


(Matthew 2:7-23) Eventually, though, God removed supernatural protection from Jesus. 	 (Mataio 2:7-23) Fakamuli ifo, ne ave keatea ne te Atua a te puipuiga fakavavega mai i a Iesu.


Sadistic torture was a frequent feature of their warfare. 	 Ne lauiloa latou i faifaiga fakasauā i olotou taua.


The branch office in India is now arranging for pioneers to learn sign language to help in that field. 	 Ko fai nei a fakatokaga a te ofisa lagolago i Initia mō paenia ke tauloto ki te ‵gana a tino ‵tuli ko te mea ke fesoasoani atu ei i te feitu tenei.


But they evidently saw in me a sincere love for spiritual things. 	 Kae ne lavea fakamuli ne lāua me ne fiafia tonu au ki mea faka-te-agaga.


If the point is still not clear, make a note to do further research later. 	 Kafai koi se maina ‵lei koe i ei, ke na tusi ki lalo te fesili tenā ko te mea ke sukesuke fakamuli koe ki ei.


Today, some school grounds are so full of litter and debris that they resemble a garbage dump more than a place to play or exercise. 	 I aso nei, ko ‵fonu a malae ta‵fao o akoga i kaiga telā ko foliga mai e pelā me ne koga ‵pei kaiga i lō malae ta‵fao.


(Psalm 23:4) David now speaks more intimately, addressing Jehovah with the pronoun “you.” 	 (Salamo 23:4) Ko fakaasi mai i konei a te ‵pili o Tavita mo Ieova i te fakaaogāga ne ia o te pati “koe” e uiga ki a Ieova.


SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 	 ‵LAGO ATU KI FAKATOKAGA A TE FAKAPOTOPOTOGA A IEOVA


(Neh. 8:8) When a talk is based on an outline provided by the organization, study the outline and the scriptures it uses. 	 (Nee. 8:8) Kafai ne fakavae se lāuga ki fakasologa o manatu kolā e tuku mai ne te fakapotopotoga, ke sukesuke ki ei fakatasi mo tusi fai‵tau kolā e fakaaoga.


Jehovah accepted Jephthah’s terms and blessed him with a resounding victory, striking and subduing the enemy. 	 Ne talia ne Ieova a te fakamolemole a Iefata kae ne fakamanuia ne ia tou tagata mai te faiga ke manumalo i te taua.


Does Happiness Depend on Marriage? 	 Ke Ati Aka te Agaga o se Tino sē Taulia


But with more work ahead, the translation team needed reinforcing. Giving a Bible talk in French Sign Language 	 Kae ona ko te uke o galuega, ne manakogina ei ne tino fakaopoopo ki te potukau ‵fuli tusi.


JESUS CURED A VARIETY OF SICKNESSES.—MARK 1:32-34; LUKE 4:40. 	 NE FAKA‵LEI NE IESU A MASAKI KESE‵KESE.—MALEKO 1:32-34; LUKA 4:40.


16, 17. (a) Why should we want to help those who have become inactive? (b) Why is it urgent that inactive ones return to Jehovah? 	 16, 17. (a) Kaia e ‵tau ei o fesoasoani atu tatou ki tino kolā ko sē gasue‵sue i te feitu faka-te-agaga? (e) Kaia e tāua ei ke toe ‵foki mai a tino kolā ko sē gasue‵sue ki a Ieova?


Some in the congregation there were quite vocal in making known their views and were teaching wrong doctrine. 	 Ne fakaasi tonu atu ne nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga olotou kilokiloga totino kae ne akoako atu ne latou a akoakoga ‵se.


On the seventh day of the fifth month of the 19th year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, Nebuzaradan, the chief of the bodyguard, ‘comes to,’ or arrives at, Jerusalem. 	 I te fitu o aso o te lima o masina i te 19 tausaga o te pulega a Nepukanesa, ne “ulu atu ei” a Nepusalatana, te takitaki o te kautau a te tupu, ki loto i te fa‵kai o Ielusalema.


In time, we married and could face life’s challenges together. 	 E se leva, kae ne avaga māua kae ne mafai o fakafesagai tokolua atu ki mea faiga‵ta.


Yes, a happy and fulfilling life was possible! 	 Ao, e mafai eiloa o maua ne ia se olaga fiafia kae lotomalie!


“He that does not love has not come to know God,” wrote the apostle John. 	 “Ko te tino e se alofa e se iloa ne ia a te Atua,” ko pati a te apositolo ko Ioane.


9. (a) We bear fruit by sharing in what activity? (b) What illustration will we consider, and why? 	 9. (a) Se a te galuega telā e ‵fua mai i ei ne tatou a fuataga? (e) Se a te tala fakatusa ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei, kae kaia?


18 “The scene of this world is changing,” states the Bible. 	 18 “Me i te tulaga o te lalolagi e iai nei, ka se leva ko palele atu ei,” ko muna i te Tusi Tapu.


And he is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s.” (1 John 2:1, 2) If you are distressed because of your sinful tendencies, always remember that Jesus died for sinners, not for perfect people. 	 Me i a Keliso, ko ia tenā ko te auala e fakamagalo ei o‵tou agasala, e se ko agasala fua a tatou, kae pelā foki mo agasala a tino katoa.” (1 Ioane 2:1, 2) Kafai e loto māfatia koe ona ko tou tulaga agasala, ke masaua faeloa me ne mate a Iesu mō tino agasala, kae e se mō tino ‵lei katoatoa.


10 Let us now consider three areas of life in which we can demonstrate our love for Jehovah by means of obedience. 	 10 Ke na mafaufau nei tatou ki feitu e tolu o te olaga kolā e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova e auala i te fakalogo.


Does the same hold true when it comes to speaking to God? 	 E mata, e ‵pau eiloa māfai ko fai‵pati atu ki te Atua?


Let nothing stand in your way. 	 Ke mo a e faka‵lave koe ne se mea.


Good teaching calls for knowledge, skill and, above all, love 	 A te ‵lei o te akoako atu e manakogina i ei a te poto, te atamai, kae sili atu i mea katoa, ko te alofa


Instead of saying “taking in knowledge” of God, they simply render the verb “to know” God or “knowing” God. 	 I lō te ‵fuli atu ki te “ke maua faeloa te iloaga” e uiga ki te Atua, e ‵fuli fua ne latou ki te veape ko te “ke iloa” ne latou te Atua.


After bringing the Israelites out of Egypt, Jehovah told them: “Here I am sending an angel ahead of you to keep you on the road and to bring you into the place that I have prepared. 	 Mai tua o te aumaiga o tino Isalaelu mai Aikupito, ne fai atu a Ieova ki a latou: “Ka uga atu ne au se agelu ke muamua i otou mua o leoleo koutou i te otou malaga, kae ave koutou ki te koga ko oti ne fakatoka ne au mō koutou.


43:32—Why was eating a meal with the Hebrews detestable to the Egyptians? 	 43:32—Kaia ne fai ei te ‵kai fakatasi mo tino Epelu e pelā me se mea fakatakalialia ki tino Aikupito?


It is his judgment against hypocritical religion that for so long has taught doctrines contrary to God’s will and that has persecuted his servants. 	 Tenā eiloa tena fakasalaga ki lotu ‵loi kolā ko leva ne akoako ne latou a akoakoga kolā e se fetaui mo te loto o te Atua kae fakasaua atu foki ki ana tavini.


Jesus said that others, including his apostles, would rule in heaven with him. 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu me i nisi tino aka, e aofia i ei ana apositolo, ka pule fakatasi mo ia i te lagi.


Above all, through prayer, you can count on help from Jehovah and his holy spirit. 	 Kae sili i mea katoa e auala i te ‵talo, e ‵tau eiloa o fakalagolago koe ki te fesoasoani mai i a Ieova mo tena agaga tapu.


However, the end of war has eluded all human efforts. 	 Kae ne seki iku manuia a taumafaiga katoa a tino ke fakagata a taua.


Jesus, the Impartial Teacher 	 Iesu, te Faiakoga sē Fakailoga Tino


Numerous passages in the Scriptures show that in Bible times, caring for visitors was a custom that was taken seriously, especially by God’s servants. 	 E fakaasi mai i nisi tusi siki e uke i te Tusi Tapu me ne fai te tausiga o mālō e pelā me se tuu telā ne tāua ‵ki i aso o te Tusi Tapu, maise eiloa ki tavini a te Atua.


Meditating on his elevated standards equips us to keep free from the snare of pornography. 	 A te mafaufau ‵loto ki ana tulaga ma‵luga e fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te saoloto mai te matāsele o te onoono ki ata ma‵sei.


Helping Widows Through Their Trials 	 Fesoasoani atu ki Fāfine Kolā ko ‵Mate Olotou Avaga ke Manumalo i Olotou Fakalavelave


FAMINES: 	 OGE MEAKAI:


(Romans 6:17) When we obey Jehovah from our heart, we bring joy to his heart. 	 (Loma 6:17) Kafai e faka‵logo tatou ki a Ieova mo te loto kātoa, e fakafiafia atu tatou ki tena loto.


The next few psalms speak of God’s beautiful qualities, superior thoughts, and wonderful works. 	 E fakaasi mai eiloa i nisi salamo a uiga ‵gali, mafaufauga ma‵luga, mo galuega fakaofoofogia a te Atua.


• Why is pornography dangerous? 	 • Kaia e fakamataku ei a te onoono atu ki ata ma‵sei?


Name has been changed. 	 Ko oti ne ‵fuli a te igoa.


(Matthew 28:19, 20) So the work of true Christians is not just to inform others about the Kingdom; they must also endeavor to make disciples. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20) Tela la, a te galuega a Kelisiano ‵tonu e se ko te fakailoa atu fua ki nisi tino e uiga ki te Malo; e ‵tau foki mo latou o taumafai malosi o fai a soko.


He offered me drugs, which I took because I wanted to appear grown-up. 	 Ne ofo mai ne ia ne vailakau tapu kolā ne talia ne au ona ko toku fia matua.


12 Another way to gain friendship with Jehovah is by minimizing our involvement with the commercial world and using our circumstances to seek “true” riches. 	 12 A te suā auala ke fai taugasoa mo Ieova, ko te faiga ke mo a ma tō aofia tatou i mea fakapisinisi o te lalolagi nei kae ke fakaaoga ‵tou fakanofonofoga ke ‵sala atu ki koloa “‵tonu.”


(Gen. 1:28) Though they loved their parents, sons and daughters would leave them to get married and form new households. 	 (Kene. 1:28) E tiga eiloa e a‵lofa latou ki olotou mātua, e tiakina ne tama‵liki kolā ko a‵vaga a olotou kāiga kae fai olotou kāiga ‵fou.


For what reasons do some get baptized, and why are these not sufficient? 	 Ne a pogai e papatiso ei a nisi tino, kae kaia e se lava ei a pogai konei?


10 For personal Bible study to have a powerful impact on us, it should be done in such a way that the Bible’s message reaches deep inside us, affecting our inner person. 	 10 Ke maua ne tatou a fakamalosiga mai i ‵tou sukesukega totino ki te Tusi Tapu, e ‵tau o fai i se auala telā e pokotia ei ‵tou lagonaga i te fekau i te Tusi Tapu.


He was relieved to find that a document that was invaluable to him was there. 	 Ne pelā aka eiloa tou tagata i te mauaga o se pepa i loto i ei telā ne tāua ‵ki eiloa ki a ia.


By means of the Gospels, we can come to know better the thoughts, feelings, qualities, activities, and priorities of the greatest man who ever lived. 	 Mai i tusi Evagelia, e mafai ne tatou o fakamasani faka‵lei atu ki manatu, lagonaga, uiga, faifaiga mo mea kolā ne fakatāua ne te ‵toe tagata sili telā ne ola i te lalolagi nei.


Jehovah Sustains His People 	 E Tausi ne Ieova Ana Tino


More important, would it have reflected faith in Jehovah’s ability to provide for his servants and appreciation for the opportunity to mirror his generosity? 	 A ko te ‵toe mea tāua, e mata, e fai a te mea tenei e pelā me se fakaasiga o te fakatuanaki me e mafai ne Ieova o tuku mai a mea mō ana tavini kae loto fakafetai mō te avanoaga ke fakaakoako atu ki tena kaimalie?


It comes soon enough.” 	 E oko fakavave mai eiloa.”


We could be in serious danger of drifting away. 	 E mafai o ‵tu tatou i se tulaga fakamataku ‵ki o te tapea‵pea atu keatea.


(Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Therefore, since Christians cannot entirely avoid the corrupting influences in this world, they have to resist them. 	 (Mataio 24:14; 28:19, 20) Telā la, e tiga eiloa e se mafai ne Kelisiano o ‵kalo katoatoa keatea mai fakamalosiga ma‵sei a te lalolagi nei, e ‵tau o ‵teke atu latou ki ei.


6 When we realize the true value of a costly gift, we are moved to show our gratitude to the giver. 	 6 I te taimi e iloa ei ne tatou te tāua o se meaalofa ‵togi ‵mafa, ka fai loa i ei ke gasue‵sue tatou o fakaasi atu te loto fakafetai ki te tino ne tuku mai ne ia te meaalofa tenā.


She adds: “I also worried about leaving my mother who had to care for my ailing father. 	 Ne toe fai mai a ia: “Ne manavase foki au ma tiaki toku mātua telā e tausi atu ki toku tamana telā e masaki.


Why is your good conduct important in Jehovah’s eyes? 	 Kaia e tāua ei au amioga ‵lei i te kilokiloga a Ieova?


Jehovah himself commanded Joshua: “Tell the Israelites, ‘Select for yourselves the cities of refuge.’” 	 Ne fakatonu atu eiloa a Ieova ki a Iosua: “Fai atu ki tino Isalaelu penei, ‘Fili aka ne fa‵kai faka‵lafi mō koutou.’”


(Psalm 119:121-128) Like the psalmist, we are sure that our prayers will be answered. 	 (Salamo 119:121-128) E pelā mo te faisalamo, e tali‵tonu tatou me ka tali mai eiloa a ‵tou ‵talo.


Why are Christians rightly interested in the date of the Passover? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o iloa ne Kelisiano a te aso o te Paseka?


The next time the Witnesses called, instead of hiding she engaged them in conversation and received her personal copy of the publication. 	 I te suā taimi ne āsi atu ei a Molimau, i lō te ‵muni ne sau‵tala a ia mo latou kae ne talia foki ne ia se ‵kopi totino o te tusi tenā.


If you remember him in your actions, thoughts, and decisions, that future and that hope will be good.—Revelation 7:16, 17; 21:3, 4. 	 Kafai e masaua faeloa ne koe a ia i au faifaiga, ou mafaufauga mo au fakaikuga, ka taunu eiloa ou fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua.—Fakaasiga 7:16, 17; 21:3, 4.


The Bible shows that graciousness on Jehovah’s part includes loving concern for disadvantaged ones among his people. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me e aofia i faifaiga atafai a Ieova a tena amanaia mo te alofa ki tino fakaa‵lofa kolā e aofia i ana tino.


Rukia asked to see her brother. 	 Ne fai atu a Lukia me e fia fetaui a ia ki tena tuagane.


Last year in 235 lands around the world, 6,035,564 people, young and old, spent 1,171,270,425 hours talking to others about it. 	 I te tausaga ko teka, e isi se mea telā ne fai‵pati atu e uiga ki ei a tino ma‵tua mo talavou e toko 6,035,564 i atufenua e 235.


What is involved in following Jesus? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te tautali atu i a Iesu?


Will you continue to do so?—Read Hebrews 6:10. 	 E mata, ka tumau koe i te fai pena?—Faitau te Epelu 6:10.


It was very sad to see Brother Knorr suffer from cancer in 1976. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa ke kilokilo atu ki te logo‵mae o te Taina ko Knorr i te kenisa i te 1976.


On that final watch, drowsiness could easily overcome the doorkeeper. 	 I te toe ‵tūga tenā, e faigofie fua ke matuletule a te tino tausi mataloa i te fia moe.


I asked one of the little girls, Hilda, if she wanted to come and preach with us. 	 Ne fai atu au ki se tokotasi o tamaliki fafine, ko Hilda ke olo tasi matou i te galuega talai.


But if this is the case, I will stop believing in him!” 	 Kae kafai e penā loa, ko sē toe talitonu eiloa au ki a ia!”


Paul, mentioned earlier, who replaced Peter as the overseer of a Bethel department, said, “I took time to seek out the advice of Peter, and I encouraged others in the department to do the same.” 	 A Paul, telā ne taku atu muamua, kae ne sui foki ne ia a Peter e pelā me ko te ovasia i se matagaluega i te Peteli, ne fai mai penei, “Ne tai uke loa a taimi ne fakaaoga ne au ke maua a manatu fesoasoani mai i a Peter, kae fakamalosi atu foki au ki nisi taina i nisi matagaluega ke fai foki penā.”


A proper understanding of death brought him a peace of mind that calmed his spirit. 	 Ne maua ne ia te filemu i tena mafaufau mo ana lagonaga i te taimi ne malamalama ei a ia e uiga ki te mate.


Instead of restraining him, the child’s mother smiles. 	 I lō te ‵liko atu ki ei, ne fakamisikata atu fua tena mātua ki ei.


If you are not yet pioneering, ask, ‘What adjustments can I make to begin doing so?’ 	 Kafai koe e seki paenia, fesili ifo, ‘Ne a fakamafuli‵fuliga e mafai ne au o fai ko te mea ke fai au penā?’


Yes, Jesus’ role in fulfilling this prophecy is truly unique. 	 Ao, e tu ‵kese tonu eiloa te tulaga o Iesu i te fakataunuga o te valoaga tenei.


Could legitimate concerns, such as providing adequately for your family, caring for your health, or the like, have blunted your sense of urgency as to the nearness of Jehovah’s day? 	 E mata, ko oti ne fakalavelave atu a te manavase ‵tau ki mea o te olaga e pelā mo te tausiga o te kāiga, tou malosi, io me ko nisi mea aka penā ke puli i a koe te tāua o te pili mai o te aso o Ieova?


(1 John 5:3) We will fight against our tendency to sin. 	 (1 Ioane 5:3) Ka ‵teke atu eiloa tatou ki ‵tou manakoga ke fai te agasala.


Hannah’s prayerful attitude, her humility, her appreciation for Jehovah’s kindness, and her lasting motherly affection are exemplary for all God-fearing women. 	 A te olaga ‵talo o Hana, tena loto maulalo, tena loto fakafetai mō te alofa kaimalie o Ieova mo tena alofa fakamātua tutumau, e fai mo fai ne fakaakoakoga ‵gali ‵ki eiloa mō fāfine kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua.


32 A Bible Name on an Ancient Jar 	 32 Se Igoa Faka-te-Tusi Tapu i Luga i se Tiā i Aso Mua