He trusted that with Jehovah’s help, he would be able to foil this evil plot and push forward with the building project.—Nehemiah 6:5-9. 	 Ne talitonu a ia me e auala i te fesoasoani o Ieova, ka mafai ei ne ia o fakasēaogā a te togafiti masei tenei kae fai ei ke gasolo ki mua te faiga o te galuega.—Neemia 6:5-9.


He was educated at the feet of the Jewish Law teacher Gamaliel. 	 Ne akoga a ia i te faiakoga o te Tulafono Iutaia ko Kamalielu.


Many would feel that his comment accurately sums up the global situation as well. 	 E mafau‵fau a tino e tokouke me e ‵tonu eiloa ana fakamatalaga e uiga ki te tulaga o te lalolagi kātoa.


And that is true of tribulation related to married life or to family life. 	 Kae e penā foki loa a puapuaga kolā e māfua mai i te olaga avaga io me ko te olaga faka-te-kāiga.


Her words led to a miracle, and a powerful witness was given. 	 Ne iku atu ana pati ne fai ki te faiga o se vavega, kae ne tuku atu i ei se molimau lasi ‵ki kae ‵lei.


What current examples do we have of Jehovah’s Witnesses joyfully enduring persecution? 	 Ne a fakaakoakoga o Molimau a Ieova i aso nei kolā ne kufaki mo te loto fia‵fia i fakasauaga?


IS MY CHILD OLD ENOUGH? 	 E MATA, KO MATUA ‵LEI TAKU TAMALIKI?


(Prov. 27:11) Second, as you taste the liberating power of God’s “perfect law that belongs to freedom,” you will become even more determined to remain on the ‘narrow road’ to everlasting life. 	 (Faataoto 27:11) Lua, i taimi katoa e iloa ne koe me i te fakalogo ki te “tulafono ‵lei kātoatoa o te saolotoga” e ‵lei ki a koe, ka momea aka te tumau o koe i te ‘auala mataliki’ ki te ola se-gata-mai.


10 We can be sure that the Devil will never let his hands drop down in his efforts to stop our Christian activities. 	 10 E mautinoa i a tatou me sē mafai lele ne Satani o tuku ifo ana lima mai i ana taumafaiga ke taofi a ‵tou polokalame faka-Kelisiano.


For truly I say to you, If you have faith the size of a mustard grain, you will say to this mountain, ‘Transfer from here to there,’ and it will transfer, and nothing will be impossible for you.” 	 Ke masaua ne koutou te manatu tenei: kafai e ‵pau te lasi o te otou fakatuanaki mo te fuaga o te sinapi, e mafai ne koutou o muna atu ki te mauga tenei ‘Masiki mai konei ki ‵ko,’ ko te mea eiloa ko masiki.


How did Jehovah feel about them? 	 E pefea a lagonaga o Ieova e uiga ki a latou?


Jehovah God has proved beyond any doubt that he can deliver his people. 	 Ko oti eiloa ne fakamaoni faka‵lei mai ne Ieova te Atua me e mafai o faka‵sao ne ia ana tino.


How can we demonstrate humility and mildness? 	 E fakaasi atu pefea ne tatou a te loto maulalo mo te agamalu?


They were part of God’s holy nation. 	 A latou ne vaega o te fenua tapu o te Atua.


Jehovah is the name of God as found in the Bible. 	 A Ieova ko te igoa o te Atua telā e maua i te Tusi Tapu.


Instead of trying to force a friendship, let your relationship with your stepchildren develop naturally. 	 I lō te taumafai o faimālō se va fakataugasoa, ke ati aka tou fesokotakiga mo au tamaliki fai i te auala masani.


What a shame! 	 Ma‵faga o mea fakamasiasi!


19 Today, most faithful Christians are not anointed and called to serve in heaven with Christ. 	 19 I aso nei, a te tokoukega o Kelisiano fakamaoni e se fakaekegina kae e se ‵kami foki latou ke tavini atu i te lagi fakatasi mo Keliso.


(Hebrews 2:12, 17) David had praised God in the midst of the congregation of ancient Israel. 	 (Epelu 2:12, 17) Ne tavae atu Tavita ki te Atua i te maopoopoga o tino o te Atua, ko te kau Isalaelu mua.


How has Galatians 6:7 been fulfilled in regard to many of the churches of Christendom? 	 Ne fakataunu pefea te Kalatia 6:7 e uiga ki Lotu Kelisiano ‵se e uke?


11 The lesson we can learn from Hezekiah involves the heart. 	 11 A te akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai te tala o Hesekia, e aofia i ei a mea i tena loto.


18 At times, we may feel too downhearted to enjoy association with fellow Christians. 	 18 I nisi taimi, kāti ka tō loto vāivāi tatou ke ‵kau fakatasi mo ‵tou taina Kelisiano.


12 Differences of viewpoint can become a source of irritation in the congregation—even among the overseers. 	 12 A te kese‵kese o manatu e mafai o pogai mai i ei a te ita o te suā tino ki te suā tino i loto i te fakapotopotoga—ke oko foki ki toeaina.


18. (a) Young ones, how should you regard counsel from older ones? (b) Why are older ones careful about how they offer counsel? 	 18. (a) Tama‵liki, se a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o maua ne koutou e uiga ki pati fakatonutonu mai tino ma‵tua? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei mo tino ma‵tua o mafaufau faka‵lei e uiga ki te auala e tuku atu ei ne latou a pati fakatonutonu?


18 Are you having a share in the vital Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work? 	 18 E mata, e kau sāle atu koe ki te galuega tāua—ko te talaiga o te Malo mo te faiga o soko?


10 When it comes to the flock of God, dedicated men in the congregation surely want to reflect the attitude of Jesus, who said: “I will refresh you.” 	 10 Kafai e onoono tatou ki mamoe a te Atua, e ma‵nako eiloa a tagata tukugina atu i te fakapotopotoga o fakaasi atu a te kilokiloga a Iesu, telā ne fai mai: “Ka avatu ne au ki a koutou a te malōlōga.”


What Does the Bible Say? 	 Ne a Pati a te Tusi Tapu?


Hollywood is good at picking up on trends. . . . 	 Ne tau‵tali fakavave atu te kau fai tamunei i Hollywood ki manatu ‵fou o tino. . . .


I said, “Katie, I will do the best I can. 	 Ne fai atu au, “Katie, ka fai eiloa ne au te ‵toe mea e mafai ne au o fai.


28 Elisha Saw Fiery Chariots—Do You? 	 28 Ne Lavea ne Elisaia a Kaliota Afi—E Lavea ne Koe?


“You will be far away from oppression—for you will fear none—and from anything terrifying, for it will not come near you.”—ISAIAH 54:14. 	 “A te fai mea tonu mo te tonu ka fai ne ia koe ke malosi. Ka sao koe mai i pulega fakasaua mo mea fakama‵taku.”—ISAIA 54:14.


Why are you convinced that Jehovah can provide your daily needs? 	 Kaia e talitonu koe me mafai ne Ieova o tuku atu ou manakoga i aso taki tasi?


(Matthew 20:28; John 3:16; Romans 5:8, 9) The comment also covered the later command that Christ’s followers abstain from blood. 	 (Mataio 20:28; Ioane 3:16; Loma 5:8, 9) E aofia foki i pati konā a te fakatonuga fakamuli ifo ke ‵kalo keatea a soko o Keliso mai te toto.


Keep doing this in remembrance of me.’ 	 Ke fai faeloa te mea tenei mo fai se fakamasauaga ki a au.’


Is that really so? 	 E mata, e ‵lago atu te Tusi Tapu ki ei?


(Malachi 3:1) Now, anointed Christians needed to go out and meet him in the earthly courtyards of that temple. 	 (Malaki 3:1) Tenā te taimi ko ‵tau ei mo Kelisiano fakaekegina o fakafetaui atu ki ei i te titi o te faletapu tenā i te lalolagi nei.


Within a few years, the shift was complete. 	 I loto i nai tausaga, ne ‵fuli katoatoa ei te tulaga.


13 Paul stated: “We request you, brothers, to have regard for those who are working hard among you and presiding over you in the Lord and admonishing you; and to give them more than extraordinary consideration in love because of their work. 	 13 Ne fai mai Paulo: “Taina, a matou e fakamolemole atu ki a koutou, ke āva koutou ki te kau faigaluega a te ekalesia, ko latou konā ne filifilia ne te Aliki o takitaki kae fakatonu ki a koutou. Atafai ki ei i te agaga o te āva lasi mo te alofa, ona ko te galuega e fai ne latou.


Although I carried on day by day, I wanted to find an escape from this forest. 	 E tiga eiloa ne taumafai au o ola, ne manako au ke sao au mai te togavao tenei.


Furthermore, if we do not thoroughly comprehend and accept basic principles, we might not be able to make sound decisions and our faith may be easily shaken. 	 E se gata i ei, kafai e se maina faka‵lei tatou kae talia a fakatakitakiga, kāti ka se mafai ne tatou o fai a fakaikuga ‵lei kae ka se ‵mautakitaki foki ‵tou fakatuanaki.


What a blessed privilege we have! 	 Ko tafaga te gali o te ‵tou tauliaga!


So she wondered, ‘If hell is a fiery place where the wicked are tormented, why did Jesus go there?’ 	 Telā ne mafaufau ei tou fafine penei, ‘Kafai a seoli se koga e fakapuapuagatia i ei a tino ma‵sei ki te afi, kaia la ne fano ei a Iesu ki te koga tenā?’


Will you search and dig for them? 	 E mata, ka ‵sala kae keli aka ne koe a mea konā?


• What blessings come to those who walk with God? 	 • Se a te mea ka fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke sa‵sale fakatasi koulua mo te Atua?


Why wait for honorable marriage?” 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o faka‵tali ki se fakaipoipoga ‵malu?”


10 In the first century C.E., tensions arose between proud King Herod Agrippa of Judea and the inhabitants of Tyre and Sidon, who sought peace with him. 	 10 I te senitenali muamua T.A., ne sae aka se kinauga i te vā o te Tupu fakamatamata ko Helota Akelipa o Iuta mo tino o Tulo mo Saitonu, kolā ne taumafai ke maua se vā filemu mo ia.


11 The issue of your integrity thus makes day-to-day conduct and choices quite important. 	 11 A te kinauga e uiga ki tou fakamaoni e fai ei ke tāua ‵ki au amioga mo filifiliga i aso katoa.


As the family head, the husband has the authority and responsibility to correct family members, including his wife. 	 E pelā me ko te ulu o te kāiga, e maua ne te tagata a te saolotoga mo te tiute ke fakatonu ne ia a tino o tena kāiga, e aofia i ei tena avaga.


Jehovah had guaranteed stability and protection for their work. 	 Ne fakamautinoa aka ne Ieova ke fakatumau kae puipui te faiga o te lotou galuega.


8 Satan also uses the lure of materialism to entrap us. 	 8 E fakaaogā foki ne Satani a te malei ko te fia maumea ke ‵poa aka tatou.


Even in predominantly secular countries, belief in hell lingers. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki fenua kolā e se ma‵losi i mea tau lotu, e tali‵tonu a tino i ei ki seoli.


12 Since late in the 19th century, Christ’s anointed followers have applied the counsel of Jeremiah 6:16 to themselves. 	 12 Talu mai te fakaotiga o te 19 senitenali, ne fakaaogā ei ne soko fakaekegina o Keliso a te fakatakitakiga i te Ielemia 6:16 ki a latou.


12 What if the work itself does not specifically violate any divine requirement? 	 12 Kae pefea la māfai e se ‵teke tonu atu se galuega ki fakatakitakiga a te Atua?


Sin and death, sorrow and failure and suffering, shall cease.” 	 Ka fakagata atu ei a te agasala mo te mate, te fanoanoa mo te iku vale o mea mo te logo‵mae.”


ANSWER: Jehovah, the Father of Jesus, is the eternal God and the almighty Creator of all things. 	 TALI: Ko Ieova, te Tamana o Iesu, ko te Atua ki te se-gata-mai mo te Mafuaga o mea katoa ne faite.


Because we find in the Bible a satisfying explanation for the condition in which humanity finds itself, and we are equipped to deal with life’s challenges and problems. 	 Me e maua ne tatou i te Tusi Tapu se fakamatalaga fakamalie loto e uiga ki te tulaga tenei ko oko ki ei a tagata ola, kae ko toka foki tatou o fakafesagai atu ki mea faiga‵ta mo fakalavelave o te olaga nei.


(Genesis 9:4; Leviticus 17:1-14; Acts 15:28, 29) God’s Word also prohibits health treatments or procedures that involve the use of “uncanny power,” or spiritism.—Isaiah 1:13; Galatians 5:19-21. 	 (Kenese 9:4; Levitiko 17:1-14; Galuega 15:28, 29) E taku fakamasei foki ne te Muna a te Atua a togafiti ‵lei mo faifaiga kolā e aofia i ei a te fakaaogaga o “faifaiga faivailakau.”—Isaia 1:13, NW; Kalatia 5:19-21.


Third, who sent that “star” to lead the astrologers? 	 Te tolu, ko oi ne uga mai ne ia a te “fetu” tenā ke takitaki ki ei a tino iloilo fetu?


6 The provisions of the Babylonian king, however, presented a challenge to the four Hebrew youths. 	 6 Kae ko mea‵kai a te tupu o Papelonia, ne fai mo fai se mea faigata ki tamataene Epelu e tokofa konei.


“Do not be afraid, for there are more who are with us than those who are with them.” 	 “Sa mataku. E tokouke atu o‵tou kau i lo te lotou kau.”


David’s touching words about the skin bottle can also have meaning for us. 	 A pati fakaosofia loto a Tavita e uiga ki te fagu pakili manu e isi foki sena uiga aoga mō tatou.


Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake 	 Ne Fakasauāgina Ona ko te Amiotonu


15 A rewarding way to show our thankfulness to Jehovah is to enter the full-time ministry. 	 15 A te auala fakafiafia ke fakaasi atu ei te ‵tou loto fakafetai ki a Ieova ko te ‵kau atu ki te taviniga tumau.


10 Although Noah and his three sons each had only one wife, polygamy was practiced in patriarchal times. 	 10 E tiga eiloa e takitasi katoa a avaga a Noa mo ana tamaliki tagata e tokotolu, kae ne lauiloa a te faiga o avaga e tokouke i aso mua.


By holy spirit, Paul effected cures, expelled demons, and even raised the dead! 	 E auala i te agaga tapu, ne mafai o faka‵lei ne Paulo a masaki, afuli keatea a temoni, ke oko ki te faka‵tuakaga o tino ‵mate!


According to one newspaper, experts estimate that in the United States, the number of poker players doubled during a recent 18-month period. 	 E ‵tusa mo pati i se nusipepa, e fakatautau aka ne tino ‵poto me i loto i te Iunaite Sitete, e tapolo faeloa a te aofaki o tino ta‵fao i te poker i masina e 18 fakamuli nei.


Jesus replied: “I say to you, not, Up to seven times, but, Up to seventy-seven times.” 	 Ne tali atu a Iesu: “Ikai, e se fakafitu kae fitu sefulu a fitu.”


15 The apostle Paul endured many life-threatening adversities for the sake of his faith. 	 15 Ne kufaki ne te apositolo ko Paulo a fakalavelave fakama‵taku e uke mō te munatonu.


(Mark 14:66-72) How did Jesus treat Peter thereafter? 	 (Maleko 14:66-72) Ne a mea ne fai ne Iesu ki a Petelu mai tua ifo i ei?


(James 1:14, 15) Individuals may act according to their improper desires. 	 (Iakopo 1:14, 15) E mafai eiloa o gasue‵sue a tino e ‵tusa mo olotou manakoga ma‵sei.


Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.”—Matt. 6:9, 10. HIS NAME IS GREAT 	 Ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei i te lalolagi nei e pelā mo te faiga i te lagi.”—Mata. 6:9, 10.


14 Christians are to avoid becoming unevenly yoked with unbelievers. 	 14 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu me sē ‵tau mo Kelisiano o ‵kau fakatasi mo tino sē tali‵tonu.


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In fact,” he adds, “thanks to the support of our family and our spiritual brothers, we were able to overcome the negative emotions in a relatively short time.” 	 A te tonuga loa,” ne toe fai mai tou tagata, “fakafetai ki te ‵lago mai o te motou kāiga mo ‵tou taina faka-te-agaga, me i se taimi toetoe fua ne mafai ei o manumalo māua i lagonaga sē ‵lei.”


Why is it important that we regularly share in the preaching work before baptism? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke ‵kau atu faeloa ki te galuega talai mai mua o te papatisoga?


(Psalm 96:5) In the secularized world of today, nationalism, national emblems, prominent individuals, material things, and even wealth itself have been made objects of worship. 	 (Salamo 96:5) I te faifaiga masani o te lalolagi i aso nei, a te loto fenua, fakailoga o malo, tino ma‵luga, mea faka-te-foitino, kae ke oko foki ki te maumea ko oti ne fai mo fai ne mea kolā e tapuaki atu ki ei a tino.


We no longer see ourselves as ‘sinners’ in need of forgiveness. 	 Ko se iloa ne tatou i a tatou ne ‘tino agasala’ kolā e ‵tau o fakamagalogina.


Do not underestimate the danger of being misled by what are often very “persuasive arguments” presented by very clever people. 	 Ke mo a ma manatu māmā ki te fakamataku o tou takitaki ‵se ne “pati fakakolekole” kolā e fai mai ne tino ‵poto.


(Gal. 5:16-18) God’s spirit was upon the 70 older men chosen to help Moses in “carrying the load of the people” of Israel. 	 (Kalatia 5:16-18) Ne ‵ligi atu a te agaga o te Atua ki luga i toeaina e toko 70 kolā ne filifili aka ke fesoasoani atu ki a Mose “i te tausiga o tino katoa” o Isalaelu.


However, this matter of rulership also raises a question. 	 Kae e sae aka foki se fesili i te mataupu tenei e uiga ki te pulega.


The zeal with which they preach the good news proves where their priorities lie. 	 A te loto finafinau i te talai atu o te tala ‵lei e fakamaoni atu ei a te mea e fakamuamua ne latou.


Today, there are some seven million people who have responded to and joined in proclaiming the message: “Become reconciled to God.” 	 I aso nei, e nofo loa pelā ki te fitu miliona o tino kolā ko ‵saga tonu kae ‵kau atu foki ki te folafolaatuga o te fekau tenei: “Ke faka‵lei koutou mo te Atua.”


• How does Jehovah help us to maintain our zeal in the preaching work? 	 • E fesoasoani mai pefea a Ieova ki a tatou ke tumau i te loto finafinau i te galuega talai?


The prophecy goes on to say: “All the flocks of Kedar—they will be collected together to you. 	 E fai mai a te valoaga, penei: “A mamoe katoa o Ketala—ka avatu ma koe.


However, a Christian minister knows that Jehovah alone is worthy of reverence. 	 Kae e iloa ne se faifeau Kelisiano me ko Ieova fua e ‵tau o avatu ki ei te fakaaloaloga.


In Serbia these prisoners were now under the control of Hitler’s Third Reich. 	 I Serbia ne ‵nofo fakapagota latou mai lalo i te pulega a te kautau a Hitila.


They thus lost the privilege of sharing in the fulfillment of the divine purpose of having perfect humans reside on a paradise earth. 	 Ne galo atu i ei i a laua te tauliaga ke ‵kau atu ki te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a te Atua ke ola a tino ‵lei katoatoa i te lalolagi palataiso.


Originally, they were like wild olive branches, not having any opportunity to be a part of this special covenant. 	 Muamua la, e ‵pau eiloa latou mo kaula o olive vao, kolā e seai se lotou avanoaga ke fai mo vaega o te feagaiga fakapito tenei.


Who, then, is “the ruler of this world”? 	 Kae ko oi la “te aliki masei o te lalolagi nei”?


The Mosaic Law illustrates that truth. 	 E fakaasi mai i te Tulafono a Mose a te munatonu tenā.


Paul wrote: “The gift resulted from many trespasses in a declaration of righteousness.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Ka ko te alofa tauanoa, telā ne fai mō agasala e uke, ne aumai ne ia te takuamiotonugina.”


(1 Samuel 1:12, 13) He invites us to pray on every occasion, such as at the beginning and the end of the day, at mealtimes, and when we face problems.—Read Psalm 55:22; Matthew 15:36. 	 (1 Samuelu 1:12, 13) E ‵kami ne ia tatou ke ‵talo atu ki a ia i taimi katoa, e pelā mo te kamataga mo te fakaotiga o te aso, i taimi ‵kai, kae māfai ko fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave.—Faitau te Salamo 55:22; Mataio 15:36.


A major point of Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome was that the power of Adam’s sin to corrupt is conquered by Christ’s power to redeem. 	 A te manatu tāua eiloa i te tusi a Paulo ki Kelisiano i Loma me i te malosi o te agasala a Atamu ke fakamasei ko oti ne fakatakavale ne te malosi o Keliso ke fakasaoloto.


(Psalm 119:97) By all means, then, let us regularly attend meetings, assemblies, and conventions. 	 (Salamo 119:97) Tela la, ke na ‵kau atu faeloa tatou ki fakatasiga, tamā fono mo fono ‵lasi.


“Just let your word Yes mean Yes, your No, No.”—MATT. 5:37. 	 “Ke fakauiga fua tau pati Ao ki te Ao, a ko te Ikai ki te Ikai.”—MATAIO 5:37.


Food was scarce. 	 Ko faigata o maua a mea‵kai.


They had abandoned the city and had not returned. Timely Apostolic Warnings 8. 	 Ne tiakina ne latou te fa‵kai kae ne seki toe ‵foki atu eiloa ki ei.


He thinks about the people of Philippi. 	 Ne mafaufau a ia ki tino o Filipi.


As the following article will show, such obedience also reflects our attitude toward Jesus, the ‘slave’s’ master. 	 E pelā mo te mataupu telā ka ‵soko mai, a te vaegā fakalogo tenā e fakaasi atu foki ei ne tatou te ‵tou faka‵logo ki te pule o te “tavini,” ko Iesu.


We performed in New York and Los Angeles a few times and established some contacts with music-industry professionals before returning to Finland. 	 Ne ta‵ta malie matou i Niu Ioki mo Los Angeles i nāi taimi kae ne fai ne matou ne fesokotakiga mo potukau lauiloa i te ta‵ta a koi tuai o ‵foki atu matou ki Finilani.


2 For the most part, the religions of Christendom have ignored the hope of everlasting life on earth. 	 2 Ko oti ne se fia ‵saga atu te ukega o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se ki te fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


Why “Probably” Concealed? 8. 	 Kaia “e se Taumate” ka ‵Sao Atu?


14 Similarly, the situations described in paragraph 11 are not typical of the congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses today. 	 14 Kae e se ti maua sāle a fakalavelave kolā ne fakamatala mai i te palakalafa e 11 i te lasiga o fakapotopotoga o Molimau a Ieova i aso nei.


“Remember, now, your Grand Creator in the days of your young manhood.”—ECCL. 12:1. 	 “Ke masaua ne koutou a te Atua telā ne faite ne ia koutou, i aso konei koi ‵tupu ake ei koutou.”—FAILAUGA 12:1.


How was Jehovah the share of the priests and Levites? 	 Ne fai pefea a Ieova e pelā me ko te ola o faitaulaga mo te kau Levi?


We may sit down with good intentions of feeding spiritually, but before long the mind may, in effect, be grazing in other pastures. 	 E mafai o saga‵saga ifo tatou ki lalo mo te fakamoemoega ke maua a mea aogā e uke i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae e se leva ko tapea‵pea atu ‵tou mafaufau ki nisi koga.


This is why working along with God makes me happy and gives my life meaning.” 	 Tenā eiloa te pogai e fai ei a te ga‵lue fakatasi mo te Atua e pelā me se mea fakafiafia kae aoga ki toku olaga.”


Despite their upbringing, however, humans share the same emotional response to certain colors. 	 Kae faitalia te lotou ‵tupuakaga, e pokotia eiloa a lagonaga katoa o tino i lanu valevale.


14 Not all Israelites were doing what was bad in Jehovah’s eyes. 	 14 E se ko tino Isalaelu katoa ne fai ne latou a mea ma‵sei i te kilokiloga a Ieova.


Jesus Christ indicated that we must first resolve any difficulty with our fellow men and make peace with them before we can worship God with a good conscience. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu Keliso me e ‵tau o faka‵lei muamua tatou mo ‵tou taina kae ke maua foki se va filemu mo latou a koi tuai o tapuaki atu tatou ki te Atua mo se loto lagona ‵lei.


Easter was not an early Christian observance and is not celebrated by Jehovah’s people today. 	 Ne seki fakamanatu ne Kelisiano mua a te Eseta kae e se fakamanatu foki ne tino o Ieova i aso nei.


Dennis answered the door and told them to wait until he called his wife. 	 Ne fanatu a Tenisi ki te mataloa kae ne fai atu ki a laua ke faka‵tali malie ke vau tena avaga.


What would be the sixth head of the wild beast? 	 Ka fai pefea a te ono o ulu o te manu fekai?


When Queen Jezebel ordered the slaughter of God’s prophets, Obadiah hid 100 of them “by fifties in a cave.” (1 Ki. 18:13; 19:18) Would you courageously aid persecuted fellow Christians, as Obadiah helped Jehovah’s prophets? 	 I te taimi ne fakatonu atu ei te tupu fafine ko Iesepela ke tamate a pelofeta a te Atua, ne faka‵muni aka ne Opetaia a pelofeta e toko 100 i “ana, i vaega e lua, e taki tinolima i te vaega e tasi.” (1 Tupu 18:13; 19:18) E mata, ka fesoasoani atu eiloa koe mo te loto toa ki taina Kelisiano, kolā e fakasauāgina e pelā mo Opetaia telā ne fesoasoani atu ki pelofeta a Ieova?


What can you do to let your light shine in the neighborhood? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke maina atu tou mainaga ki ou tuakoi?


3 King David points to the connection between hope and courage, saying: “Hope in Jehovah; be courageous and let your heart be strong. 	 3 Ne fakasino atu a te tupu ko Tavita ki te sokoga i te vā o te fakamoemoega mo te loto toa i ana pati: “Talitonu io me fakamoemoe ki te Aliki.


A sister ship, the Titanic, was commanded by Captain E. J. Smith (no relation) on its disastrous maiden voyage. 	 A te kapeni o te suā vaka telā e ‵pau te lā faitega, ko te Titanic, ko E. J. Smith (e se kāiga laua) i te taimi ne fai ei tena malaga muamua kae ne pulu atu i ei.


By the third century C.E., “the man of lawlessness” was manifest, recognizable in the composite group of the clergy of Christendom.—See The Watchtower, February 1, 1990, pages 10-14. 	 I te tolu senitenali T.A., ne fakaasi faka‵sau mai ei “te tino solitulafono,” ko tino kese‵kese o te potukau o faifeau o Fenua Lotu Kelisiano.—Ke onoono ki The Watchtower, Fepuali 1, 1990, itulau e 10-14.


16 Were these white robes handed out to pools of blood lying at the base of an altar? 	 16 E mata, ne tuku atu a gatu ‵kena konei ki toto kolā e ‵moe i lalo i te fatafaitaulaga?


As with learning any language, there are some basic techniques that can help us to attain proficiency in speaking the language of Bible truth. 	 E pelā mo te tauloto ki so se ‵gana, e isi eiloa ne auala fakavae e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fai‵pati faka‵lei tatou ki te ‵gana o te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu.


So in this illustration, the sower does not deliberately sow the seed on the different types of soil. 	 Tela la, i te tala fakatusa tenei, e se fai pelā me ne manako tonu te tino ‵toki saito o ‵toki a fuaga i vaegā laukele kese‵kese.


Countless young people today demonstrate similar zeal in their Kingdom service. 	 E fakaasi mai ne te fia o talavou i aso nei se loto finafinau penā i te lotou taviniga ki te Malo.


Since he is the “King of eternity,” his existence stretches endlessly into the past—and forever into the future. 	 Me i a ia ko te “Tupu o te se-gata-mai,” e seai eiloa se kamataga o ia—kae ka tumau a ia ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.


Similarly, zealous participation in the ministry—perhaps exerting ourselves by stepping up our activities—keeps our figurative heart in good condition.—Luke 13:24; Phil. 3:12. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, a te kau atu mo te loto finafinau ki te galuega talai—e se taumate mai te momea aka o ‵tou galuega e fai—e fakatumau ei ‵tou loto i se tulaga ‵lei.—Luka 13:24; Filipi 3:12.


After receiving angelic direction to erect an altar to Jehovah, David purchases a place from Ornan the Jebusite. 	 Mai tua o te mauaga o te fakatonuga mai se agelu ke fakatu aka se fatafaitaulaga ki a Ieova, ne ‵togi ei ne Tavita se laumanafa mai i a Alauna, se tino Iepuse.


What powerful reason is there for Jehovah’s worshippers to display loving-kindness in their daily life? 	 Se a te pogai tāua e ‵tau ei ke fakaasi atu ne tino tapuaki o Ieova a te alofa atafai i olotou olaga?


When we show compassion to someone in need, God considers this a favor done to Him. 	 Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa atafai ki se tino, e kilo atu a Ieova ki te mea tenā e pelā me se mea e fai ki a Ia.


(Rev. 17:12-14) The last Memorial that is observed prior to this gathering of the anointed to heaven will be the final one, for Jesus will have ‘come.’ 	 (Faka. 17:12-14) A te Fakamanatuga fakaoti telā ka fai mai mua o te fakamaopoopoga o te kau fakaekegina ki te lagi ko te ‵toe Fakamanatuga fakaoti eiloa, me i a Iesu ka ‘vau’ i te taimi tenā.


18 We “keep on glorifying God” by walking in his upright ways instead of doing things our own way. 	 18 E ‘tauave faeloa’ ne tatou a te igoa o te Atua mai te sa‵sale i ana auala amio‵tonu i lō te faiga o mea i a tatou eiloa.


7 Nevertheless, Jehovah gave Barak this clear command through Deborah the prophetess: “Go and march to Mount Tabor, and take 10,000 men of Naphtali and Zebulun with you. 	 7 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a Palako a te fakatonuga manino tenei e auala i te pelofeta fafine ko Tepola: “Puke e sefulu afe tagata mai matakāiga o Nafatali mo Sepulona kae ‵taki atu latou ki te Mauga o Tapola.


It is the gift of God.”—ECCLESIASTES 3:12, 13. 	 Ko te meaalofa a te Atua tena.”—FAILAUGA 3:12, 13.


(John 15:8) How do we bear much fruit? 	 (Ioane 15:8) E ‵fua malosi pefea tatou?


There might well have been a thousand of those head ones who died at the hands of the judges, bringing the number to 24,000. 	 E se taumate e toko afe a takitaki kolā ne tamate ne famasino, tenā ne maua ei te aofaki e 24,000.


The Canaanite divinity Baal was essentially a fertility god. 	 A Paala telā ko te atua o tino Kanana se atua fanafanau.


It speaks of “Matthew the tax collector”; “Simon, a tanner”; and “Luke, the beloved physician.” 	 Ne faipati mai e uiga ki a “Mataio te tino ao lafoga”; “Simona, se tagata faite mea ki pa‵kili o manu”; mo “Luka te tokita.”


(Philippians 3:7, 8) Why did Paul make such a statement? 	 (Filipi 3:7, 8) Kaia ne fai ei penā a pati a Paulo?


17 Today, Satan has misled some Christians into thinking that they can presume on God’s mercy and commit sins with impunity. 	 17 I aso nei, ko oti ne takitaki ‵se ne Satani a nisi Kelisiano ke mafau‵fau me e mafai o maua faeloa ne latou te fakamagaloga a te Atua māfai latou e fai ne latou se agasala.


“I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 	 “Ko tuku atu ne au ki a koutou se fakatonuga fou, ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou; e pelā eiloa mo au ne alofa ki a koutou, ke fakatau a‵lofa foki koutou.


(Hebrews 5:11-14; Psalm 1:2) A youth who admitted that he had been swallowed up in the way of the world began to appreciate spiritual values. 	 (Epelu 5:11-14; Salamo 1:2) A te talavou telā e taku ‵tonu mai me ko oti ne tosina atu a ia ki auala o te lalolagi ne kamata o fakatāua ne ia a mea faka-te-agaga.


Giving back to him shows that we love him and appreciate all that he has done in our behalf. 	 A te tukuatuga o mea ki a ia se fakaasiga o te ‵tou alofa mō ia mo te ‵tou loto fakafetai ki mea katoa ne fai ne ia mō tatou.


Jehovah is the very essence of love, and he is eternal. 	 A Ieova ko te alofa eiloa, kae e ola a ia ki te se-gata-mai.


All of them in wisdom you have made. 	 Ko oko foki eiloa i te poto o tau faitega o mea katoa kona!


What was preventing some Christians in Paul’s day from entering into God’s rest? 	 Se a te pogai ne taofi aka ei a nisi Kelisiano i aso o Paulo ke se ulu atu ki loto i te koga malōlō o te Atua?


In contrast, Dinah fared poorly because of a bad habit. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, ne vāivāi malosi a Tina ona ko tena faiga masani masei.


If so, what hope is there for the dead? 	 Kafai e isi, se a te fakamoemoega mō tino ‵mate?


He said: “King Agrippa and all you men who are present with us, you are beholding this man concerning whom all the multitude of the Jews together have applied to me both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. 	 Ne fai atu a ia, penei: “Te Tupu ko Akelipa mo tino katoa ko fakatasi tatou i te taimi nei.


By relying on God’s spirit, we can also receive “power beyond what is normal” to deal with any trouble or distress. 	 Kafai e fakalago‵lago atu tatou ki te agaga o te Atua, e mafai foki o maua ne tatou te malosi e sili atu i te malosi masani ke ‵teke atu ei ki fakalavelave mo tofotofoga.


Greek culture and philosophy had infiltrated Jewish religious teachings. 	 Ko oti ne ulu lēmū atu a tuu mo akoakoga a te kau Eleni ki loto i akoakoga fakalotu a te kau Iutaia.


How did Noah come to know Jehovah, and how did accurate knowledge help him? 	 Ne iloa pefea ne Noa a Ieova, kae ne fesoasoani atu pefea a te iloaga tonu ki a ia?


14 The Genesis accounts that we have examined show us that Jehovah never fails to display loving-kindness to those who love him. 	 14 E fakaasi mai ne te tala i te Kenese telā ne onoono tatou ki ei, me ne seki gata a te fakaasiatuga ne Ieova tena alofa tumau ki tino kolā e a‵lofa ki a ia.


(Matt. 12:20) Even when his patience was tested, Jesus was kind and loving. 	 (Mata. 12:20) E tiga foki loa ne tofotofo aka a tena kufaki, ne atafai kae alofa a Iesu.


What two categories of offerings were presented by Israel’s high priest, and for what purposes? 	 Ne a vaegā taulaga e lua ne ofo sāle atu ne te faitaulaga pule i Isalaelu, kae mo ā la?


Mary was born into a Jewish family, and she followed the Jewish religion. 	 Ne fanau a Malia mai i se kāiga Iutaia, kae ne tautali foki a ia i akoakoga a te lotu Iutaia.


(Gen. 39:2) Later, Joseph was thrown into prison. 	 (Kenese 39:2) Fakamuli ifo, ne ‵pei a Iosefa ki te falepuipui.


There have been instances when a Witness was asked to study with children whose parents were not interested in the truth. 	 E isi ne taimi ko oti ne fakamolemole atu ki se Molimau ke fai ne ia a akoga a tamaliki kolā e se fia‵fia olotou mātua ki te munatonu.


Show your child from the Bible that we can cause Jehovah pain when we fail to do his will. 	 Ke fakaasi atu ki tau tamaliki mai te Tusi Tapu me e mafai foki o fakalogo‵mae ne tatou a Ieova māfai e fakata‵mala tatou o fai tena loto.


He had just arrived home, and when he remembered that no one was there, he began to cry uncontrollably. 	 Ne fatoā oko atu eiloa a ia ki te fale, kae i te taimi ne masaua aka ne ia me e seai se tino i konā, ne kamata o tagi mautuutu tou tagata.


John stressed this, writing: “This is the love of God: that we keep his commandments. 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne Ioane te mea tenei, i te taimi ne tusi mai ei a ia, penei: “Tenei te uiga o te alofa ki te Atua: ko te fakalogo ki ana fakatonuga.


“Don’t be discouraged when it seems that everything is going wrong,” say Carlo and Mia, quoted earlier. 	 “Sa loto vāivāi māfai e foliga mai me e se ‵tonu a mea katoa,” ko pati a Carlo mo Mia, kolā ne siki muamua atu.


Consider the following. 	 Mafaufau ki mea konei mai lalo.


That quality is essential to our ministry. 	 E tāua ‵ki eiloa a te fuataga tenā ki te ‵tou galuega.


2 In the first century, Jehovah continued to express his concern for godly youths. 	 2 I te senitenali muamua, ne tumau eiloa a Ieova i te fakaasi atu o tena alofa atafai ki talavou i va o ana tino.


She tried to puncture the tires of his vehicle to prevent him from attending meetings, and on one occasion she even followed him as he preached the Bible message from door to door, making fun of him as he spoke to householders about the good news of the Kingdom. 	 Ne taumafai tou fafine o faka‵pū a teka o tena motokā ko te mea ke taofi aka ei a ia mai te kau atu ki fakatasiga, kae i te taimi e tasi, ne tautali atu eiloa tou fafine i te taimi ne fanatu ei tou tagata o talai atu te fekau o te Tusi Tapu mai fale ki fale, kae ne fakatauemu atu ki a ia i te taimi ne faipati ei a ia ki te tino i te fale e uiga ki te tala ‵lei o te Malo.


This portion largely contains copies of letters from government officials to kings and their replies. 	 E aofia malosi i te vaega tenei a kopi o tusi mai ofisa o te malo ki tupu mo tali a tupu ki tusi konā.


Freedom could also be arranged if ownership was transferred to a god.” 	 E mafai foki o fai a fakatokaga ki te fakasaolotoga tenā māfai ko ‵fuli atu te pule ki se atua.”


(1 Cor. 2:6, 7) However, we know that when human teachings contradict what God has revealed, it is always the human teachings that are wrong. 	 (1 Kolinito 2:6, 7) E tiga te feitu tenā, e iloa ne tatou me kafai ko fe‵paki a akoakoga a tino mo mea kolā ne fakaasi mai ne te Atua, e ‵se faeloa a akoakoga a tino.


But if we put the worship of God first in life, we can be sure that our petitions for material needs, such as food and clothing, will be favorably heard. 	 Kae kafai e fakamuamua ne tatou te tapuakiga ki te Atua i ‵tou olaga, e mautinoa eiloa me ka talia a ‵tou fakatagi ke maua a mea faka-te-foitino e pelā mo meakai mo gatu.


Your life, your faith, the Bible, the congregation, and your wonderful hope for the future. 	 Tou ola, tou fakatuanaki, te Tusi Tapu, te fakapotopotoga, mo tou fakamoemoega gali mō aso mai mua.


Why is it important to root out materialistic desires? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke tapale keatea a manakoga fia maumea mai ‵tou loto?


Other students see the importance of getting baptized after learning Bible truth when advanced in years—some being over 100 years of age! 	 E lavea ne nisi tino a‵koga a te tāua ke papatiso mai tua o te taulotoga ki te munatonu māfai ko ma‵tua ‵ki—kāti a nisi ko silia atu mo te 100 tausaga!


“Brothers, . . . we request of you not to be quickly shaken from your reason.”—2 THESS. 	 “Taina, . . . e fakamolemole atu matou ki a koutou, ke se vave o ‵numi otou mafaufau.”—2 TESA.


Their refusal left no doubt that their purpose was self-preservation, not self-enrichment. 	 E fakaasi faka‵lei mai i te lotou se fia ‵saga atu ki ei me ne ma‵nako fua latou ke ola latou, kae e se ko te faiga ke mau‵mea latou.


(Read James 3:18.) 	 (Faitau te Iakopo 3:18.)


16. Why can we be confident that Jehovah really listens to our prayers? 	 16 E mata, e fakalogo mai eiloa a Ieova ki ‵tou ‵talo?


Second, it is God who makes it grow. 	 A te lua, ko te Atua e tāua me ne fakaola ne ia ke ola te lakau.


Even worse was Ahab’s reaction to Jehovah’s warning that the campaign to recover Ramoth-gilead was doomed to failure. 	 E sili atu i te matagā, ko faifaiga a Aapo i te taimi ne fakailoa mai ne Ieova me ka malaia eiloa te lotou taumafaiga ke taua atu ki Lamota.


(Isaiah 35:9) What does this pacific spiritual fellowship indicate? 	 (Isaia 35:9) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai ne te koga faka-te-agaga filemu tenei?


As the first-century Jewish philosopher Philo held, is it to be just “a brief, often unfortunate, episode” in a journey to a spirit realm? 	 E pelā mo te mea ne talitonu ki ei a te faiakoga Iutaia mua ko Philo, e mata, ne fai fua ke “toetoe, kae ‵fonu i fakalavelave” ko te mea ke na olo atu ki se koga faka-te-agaga?


Only Jehovah Has the Right to Rule 	 Ko Ieova Fua e ‵Tau o Pule


Adam and Eve’s choice proved disastrous! 	 Ne iku atu a te filifiliga a Atamu mo Eva ki se fakalavelave matagā!


Many no longer take their marriage vows seriously. 	 Ko se fakatāua malosi nei ne tino a feagaiga o olotou fakaipoipoga.


Could she join him as a quiet observer? 	 E mata, e mafai o kau atu fua a ia e pelā me se tino maimoa?


While such wrongful imprisonments are a cause of frustration and even anger, Christians may find another type of injustice even more difficult to bear. 	 E tiga eiloa e se fakafiafia kae fakakaitaua a te ‵peiga ‵se ki falepuipui, e mafai o fe‵paki a Kelisiano mo nisi faifaiga sē fakamaoni kolā e sili atu i te faigata ke fa‵ki i ei.


About that time, she started to study the Bible and made fine spiritual progress. 	 Ne fanau ne se fafine e nofo atu i se fenua fakaa‵tea se pepe tagata tino gali.


They Have Never Lost Their Joy 	 Ne Seki ‵Galo Atu te Lā Fia‵fia


Did Paul view these differences as of little significance? 	 E mata, ne manatu māmā a Paulo ki manatu kese‵kese konei?


15 Comparing faith with love, Paul wrote: “If I have all the faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” (1 Cor. 13:2) Jesus emphasized the all-important quality of love for God when he answered the question: “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 	 15 Mai te fakatusatusa o te fakatuanaki mo te alofa, ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Kafai e lasi toku fakatuanaki ke fakamasiki ne au a mauga, kae e seai soku alofa, e seai lele eiloa soku aoga.” (1 Koli. 13:2) Ne faka‵mafa mai ne Iesu a te uiga tafasili i te tāua ko te alofa ki te Atua i te taimi ne tali atu ei ne ia te fesili: “Se a te ‵toe fakatonuga sili i te Tulafono?”


He fled to the mountains, crept across the frontier into a neutral country, and traveled to Europe. 	 Ne sola a ia ki mauga, ne ulu lēmū atu i loto i se fenua telā e se kau ki se feitu, kae ne faimalaga atu ki Eulopa.


Of course, truly repentant wrongdoers are lovingly helped to ‘make straight paths for their feet.’—Hebrews 12:12, 13; Proverbs 28:13; Galatians 6:1. 	 E tonu, a tino agasala loto sala‵mo tonu e tuku atu ki a latou se fesoasoani aogā ke ‘faka‵tonu aka ei olotou auala.’—Epelu 12:12, 13; Faataoto 28:13; Kalatia 6:1.


“Death will be no more.” 	 “Ka se toe ai se mate.”


If so, take courage from the examples of Noah, Daniel, and Job. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke maua te loto malosi mai fakaakoakoga a Noa, Tanielu mo Iopu.


We decided to take another bus to a different village. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne māua ke ‵sopo i te suā pasi o olo ki te suā fa‵kai.


The ancient Babylonians, for example, believed that human affairs are influenced by the stars and their movements. 	 E pelā mo te kau Papelonia mua, ne tali‵tonu me e fakamalosi atu a fetu mo olotou gasuesuega ki faifaiga a tino.


(Eccl. 4:1) Things are similar, if not worse, today. 	 (Failauga 4:1) E ‵pau eiloa a mea e fai i aso nei, io me e ma‵sei atu.


20 How can you maintain your family study program once you have started it? 	 20 E mafai pefea o fakatoka ne koe te polokalame mō te akoga a te kāiga, māfai ko oti ne kamata o fai ne koe te akoga tenā?


(Malachi 3:16, 17) God also rewards those who call upon his name. 	 (Malaki 3:16, 17) Ne taui foki ne te Atua a latou kolā e ka‵laga atu ki tena igoa.


Yes, the need-greaters are calling out, “Please, step over into Myanmar and help us!” 	 E tonu, e fakamalosi mai a tino kolā ne olo atu ki koga e lasi te manakoga i ei penei, “Fakamolemole, vau ki Myanmar o fesoasoani mai ki a matou!”


DO WE NEED RELIGION? 	 E MATA, E MANAKOGINA NE TATOU A LOTU?


He moved in with a pioneer brother, got a part-time job, and began to pioneer. 	 Ne fano a ia o ‵nofo mo se isi taina telā e paenia foki, ‵sala ki se galuega sē tumau, kae kamata o paenia.


As we read the Bible, we can note where and how some of God’s people went astray and thus became warning examples. 	 Kafai e fai‵tau tatou ki te Tusi Tapu, e mafai o iloa ne tatou a mea ‵se kolā ne fai ne latou kae fai ei ke fakaeteete tatou i ei.


But he that disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God.” 	 Ka ko te tino telā e fakafiti ne ia au i mua o tino, ka fakafitigina foki a ia i mua o agelu a te Atua.”


An adult with a sense of morality and responsibility? 	 E mata, ke fai pelā me se tino matua amio ‵lei kae e iloa foki ne ia ana tiute?


With eyes of faith, we see Jesus Christ going “forth conquering and to complete his conquest.” 2. 	 Ona ko te ‵tou fakatuanaki ko matea ei ne tatou a Iesu ‘e fanatu o tau e pelā mo se tino e manumalo sāle i taua.’


What efforts must we continue to make in order to remain desirable from Jehovah’s standpoint? 	 Ne a taumafaiga e ‵tau o fai faeloa ne tatou ko te mea ke tumau tatou i te taulia i te kilokiloga a Ieova?


The book of Ezra is an account of how the temple was rebuilt and how Jehovah’s worship was reestablished despite opposition and the imperfection of God’s people. 	 A te tusi o Esela se tala e uiga ki te auala ne faite ei te faletapu mo te auala ne toe fakatu aka ei te tapuakiga ki a Ieova faitalia a ‵tekemaiga mo te sē ‵lei katoatoa o tino o te Atua.


Moreover, the wealthy may exclaim: “Happy is the people for whom it is just like that!” 	 E sili atu i ei, e mafai foki eiloa o fai mai a tino mauko‵loa: ‘Amutia la tino kolā e fai penā!’


6 In this time of the end, many faithful Christians have ‘roved about’ in the pages of God’s Word, the Bible. 	 6 I te taimi tenei o te gataga, ne “ua‵lolo atu” a Kelisiano fakamaoni e tokouke ki te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


Accordingly, they resolved to have nothing to do with false religion as they understood it. 	 Tela la, ne fakaiku aka ne latou ke se ‵kau atu latou ki lotu ‵se me ko malamalama latou i ei.


(Ex. 32:1, 4) Then they held what they called “a festival to Jehovah” and bowed down and sacrificed to their man-made image. 	 (Esoto 32:1, 4) I konā ne fai ne latou a te mea telā ne taku ne latou me “se ‵kaiga ki a Ieova” kae ne ifo ki lalo kae fai taulaga ki te lotou tupua faite.


“Although I sincerely wanted to serve God, he seemed so far off. 	 “E tiga eiloa ne manako tonu au ke tavini atu ki te Atua, e foliga mai me ko tō ‵mao a ia.


• How does Jehovah use his angels to help us? 	 • E fakaaogā pefea ne Ieova ana agelu ke fesoasoani mai ki a tatou?


“The interest is great. When we show the sign-language videos, the deaf householders are amazed. 	 “E lasi ‵ki te manakoga i ei. Kafai e fakaasi atu ne māua a vitio i te ‵gana fai tāga, ne ofo masei eiloa a tino ‵tuli.


Since that time, by Jehovah’s undeserved kindness, his people have constantly been growing in knowledge of God’s will and in love for their heavenly Father. 	 Talu mai i te taimi tenā, e auala i te alofa tauanoa o Ieova, ne momea aka faeloa a te iloa o ana tino i te loto o te Atua mo te a‵lofa ki te lotou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


9 Indeed, when those brothers in Philippi read Paul’s letter, they knew that these were not the words of an academic who was sitting somewhere in an office. 	 9 A te ‵tonuga loa, i te taimi ne faitau ei ne taina konā i Filipi a te tusi a Paulo, ne iloa ne latou me i pati konei e se ne pati a se tagata poto telā e sagasaga fua i tena ofisa.


15. How can we protect and control our mind and thoughts? 15 Today, Satan is bent on destroying our spirituality by promoting a battle of the mind. 	 15 I aso nei, ne fakaiku aka ne Satani ke fakamasei ne ia ‵tou malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga mai te fakamalosiakaga ne ia o manatu fakalotolotolua.


During his prehuman existence, Jesus discerned God’s attitude toward humans by observing Jehovah’s dealings with them. 	 Mai mua o liutino, ne iloa ne Iesu a te kilokiloga a te Atua ki tino mai te onoono atu ki faifaiga a Ieova ki a latou.


3 How different it is for Christ’s disciples! 	 3 E se tenā loa te kilokiloga a soko o Keliso!


‘I read it,’ he said. 	 ‘Au ne faitau ki ei,’ ne fai mai tou tagata.


You could, for example, say to a householder: “Many people say that every person has an immortal soul, yet note what God’s Word says here.” 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e mafai o fai atu koe ki te tino i te fale: “E fai mai a tino e tokouke me e isi agaga o so se tino e tumau i te ola, e ui i ei, onoono me ne a pati e fai mai i konei i te Muna a te Atua.”


Adam and Eve were designed to live forever on a paradise earth 	 Ne faite a Atamu mo Eva ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palatasio


As you read the words of this article, your eyes are comfortable with the color contrast between the text and the background. 	 I te taimi e faitau ei koe ki pati i te mataupu tenei, ko gali aka eiloa ki ou mata a te lanu o te pepa mo pati.


Consider, for example, when a couple celebrate their wedding anniversary or when a nation commemorates an important event in its history. 	 Ke mafaufau ki se tauavaga telā e fakamanatu te aso o te la fakaipoipoga io me se atufenua telā e fakamanatu ne latou se mea tāua ne tupu ki te lotou fenua.


Moses sought to strengthen the faith of others. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu a Mose ki nisi tino ke fakatuanaki malosi ki te Atua.


7 Humans have a fundamental requirement for sustaining the body—the need for food. 	 7 E isi se manakoga tāua o tino ke fakamalosi aka ei te foitino—ko te manako ki te mea‵kai.


You might imagine that most of what is to be known about them must be settled by now. 	 Kāti e manatu aka koe me nei la ko katoatoa te malamalama o tino e uiga ki ei.


But should we be quick to exclude the physical earth from God’s promises? 	 Kae e mata, e ‵tau o se aofia fakavave ne tatou te lalolagi tonu mai folafolaga a te Atua?


Also, King Saul became jealous of David’s success and tried to kill him. 	 Ne loto masei foki a te tupu ko Saulo ki te manuia o Tavita kae ne taumafai ke tamate tou tagata.


Paul exhorted Christians in the city of Philippi: “Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God.” 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki Kelisiano i te fa‵kai o Filipi: “Ke mo a ma manava‵se koutou ki so se mea, kae ke tuku atu a mea katoa kolā e ma‵nako koutou ki ei ki te Atua fakatasi mo otou fakafetai e auala i otou talosaga.”


Paul reminded Christians that they “were bought with a price.” (1 Corinthians 6:20; 7:23) Peter wrote that God used, not gold or silver, but the blood of his Son to deliver Christians from their death-bound way of life. 	 Ne fakamasaua atu a Paulo ki Kelisiano i a latou “ne ‵togi mai ki se ‵togi lasi.” (1 Kolinito 6:20, NW; 7:23) Ne tusi mai a Petelu me ne seki fakaaogā ne te Atua a aulo mo siliva, kae ko te toto o tena Tama ke fakasaoloto ei a Kelisiano mai i olotou olaga kolā e iku atu ki te mate.


He then went on to quote these words of God: “This people honors me with their lips, yet their heart is far removed from me. 	 Kae ne toe siki mai ne ia a muna konei a te Atua: “A tino konei e āva mai fua ki a au i olotou gutu ka ko olotou loto e ‵mao mai i a au.


So after discussing matters with her husband, the new sister turned down the offer and instead arranged for part-time work so that she could progress toward being a full-time minister, a pioneer. 	 Tela la, mai tua o te sau‵talaga mo tena avaga tagata, ne seki talia ne te tuagane fou a te avanoaga tenā kae i lō te fai penā, ne fakatoka a ia ke galue sē tumau ko te mea ke mafai ne ia o gasolo atu ki mua e pelā me se faifeau galue tumau, se paenia.


Jesus was created, and thus he had a beginning. 	 Ne faite a Iesu, tela la, e isi sena kamataga.


They recognize that social classes have no meaning in the eyes of God. 	 E iloa ne latou me i te fakailoga tino e seai eiloa se aogā i te kilokiloga a te Atua.


Thus, the distress a grieving mate feels over the loss of his or her partner is the result of Adam’s sin and Satan’s machinations. 	 Tela la, a te ‵mae malosi o se tino fanoanoa i te galo atu o tena avaga ko te ikuga o te agasala a Atamu mo te ‵tekega a Satani.


(Matthew 5:27-32; 6:19-34) There are, however, no complicated or high-sounding expressions. 	 (Mataio 5:27-32; 6:19-34) Kae e seai eiloa ne manatu faka‵numi io me ne tugāpati ‵mafa i ei.


If you are a parent, are there times when you can consider your children’s concerns when establishing family rules? 	 Kafai koe se mātua, e mata, e isi ne taimi e mafaufau ei koe ki mea e manava‵se ki ei au tama‵liki māfai ko fai a tulafono mō te kāiga?


Yes, and this was verified by God’s own Son.—Read Luke 14:13, 14. 	 Ao, kae ne fakamaoni mai te mea tenei ne te Tama eiloa a te Atua.—Faitau te Luka 14:13, 14.


All creation must know that Jehovah is the true God and that he has faithful servants on earth. 	 E ‵tau mo mea ola katoa ne faite o iloa ne latou me i a Ieova ko te Atua tonu kae e isi ne ana tavini fakamaoni i te lalolagi.


In contrast, the Bible encourages us to study it diligently. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, e fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ke sukesuke faka‵lei tatou ki ei.


Jacob certainly knew of the promise that Almighty God had made to his grandfather Abraham and had restated to his father, Isaac. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne Iakopo a te folafolaga a te Atua Malosi telā ne fai ki tena tupuna ko Apelaamo kae ne toe fai atu foki ki tena tamana, ko Isaako.


You might have been facing a challenge, and then a fellow Christian provided help. 	 Kāti ne fepaki koe mo se fakalavelave, kae ne fesoasoani mai se taina Kelisiano ki a koe.


Before his ascension to heaven, the resurrected Jesus commissioned his followers to ‘make disciples of people of all the nations, teaching them to observe all the things he had commanded them.’ 	 A koi tuai o fanaka a ia ki te lagi, ne fakatonu atu a Iesu telā ne toetu aka ki ana soko ke ‘fai a tino mo ana soko, akoako atu foki latou ke faka‵logo ki mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne ia ki a latou.’


Instead, he praised and encouraged his disciples. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne tavae kae fakamalosi atu a ia ki ana soko.


18 How can each of us contribute to the peace and unity found among God’s people? 	 18 E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki te atiakaga o te filemu mo te ‵kau fakatasi i tino o te Atua?


AS THE story goes, a boy who lived in a remote village was poor. 	 A TE tala tenei se tala e uiga ki se tamaliki tagata mativa telā ne nofo atu i se fa‵kai ‵mao.


He made inquiries. 	 Ne fia iloa ne ia a te fafine tenā.


11 Being deeply concerned about how his Father’s reputation will be affected by his death, Jesus prays: “Father, glorify your name.” 	 11 Me ne manavase a Iesu ma taku fakamasei te igoa o tena Tamana ona ko tena mate, ne ‵talo atu a ia penei: “Te Tamana, tuku atu te vikiga ki tou igoa!”


Why not examine the evidence proving that Bible prophecies are reliable? 	 Kaia e se sukesuke ei koe ki te Tusi Tapu ke fakamaoni aka te ‵tonu o valoaga i ei?


SONGS: 5, 46 	 PESE: 5, 46


7 Jehovah allowed Satan to bring a series of disasters upon Job, one after the other. 	 7 Ne talia ne Ieova ke tuku atu ne Satani a fakalavelave ki luga i a Iopu.


Limitations put on people’s freedom can protect them. 	 A tapulā ki saolotoga o tino e mafai o fai pelā me se puipuiga ki a latou.


You can be sure, though, that it certainly will be! 	 Kae, ka fakaoti eiloa te galuega tenā!


Love never fails.’—1 Cor. 13:7, 8. 	 E se mafai o gata a te alofa.’—1 Kolinito 13:7, 8.


“The doctor was very kind,” recalls Ricardo, “but he obviously realized the gravity of the situation because he kept telling us that we had to trust in God.” 	 “Ne gali ‵ki a uiga o te tokitā,” ko pati a Likato, “kae ne iloa ‵lei ne ia te tulaga o te masaki me ne fai mai faeloa ‘ke tali‵tonu maua ki te Atua.’ ”


In the real world, though, lottery tickets, sports betting, and online gambling compete with casinos for the gambler’s attention. 	 Kae i te lalolagi tenei, e fai eiloa a fakatau‵faiga e auala i tiketi manuia, te faiga o peti i tafaoga, mo te faiga o te tafaoga ko te kemupolo i te itaneti mo fale pelētupe ke ‵futi ei a loto o tino kolā e fia kemupolo.


(Read Colossians 2:1, 2.) 	 (Faitau te Kolose 2:1, 2.)


A young girl was pressured by her classmates because for religious reasons she did not salute the flag. 	 Ne faimālō se tamaliki fafine ne tamaliki o tena vasega ke saluti ki te fuka kae ne seki saluti a ia ona ko pogai fakalotu.


(Matthew 16:13-17) Jehovah God designated his own Son, Jesus, to be King of His Kingdom. 	 (Mataio 16:13-17) Ne ‵tofi eiloa ne Ieova te Atua tena Tama, ko Iesu, ke fai mo Tupu i Tena Malo.


Such men thus rid themselves of the wives of their youth, perhaps to marry younger women or even pagan women. 	 Ne ‵tala ne tagata konā a olotou avaga, kāti ko te mea ke a‵vaga mo tamafine io me ko fafine fapau‵pau.


• What example shows that Jesus used illustrations that his first-century listeners could relate to? 	 6-8. (a) Se a te avanoaga ne seki maua ne tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a Iesu i te taimi tenā? (e) Ne a fakaakoakoga ne fakaasi mai i ei me ne filifili faka‵lei eiloa ne Iesu ana fakamatalaga?


For it is to us God has revealed them through his spirit.” (1 Cor. 2:9, 10) Do we not rejoice over our understanding of Jehovah’s will and purpose? 	 Me ne fakaasi mai ne te Atua a mea konā ki a tatou e auala i tena agaga.” (1 Koli. 2:9, 10) E mata, e se fia‵fia tatou me ko malamalama tatou i te loto mo te fuafuaga a Ieova?


See the box “Did Jesus Have Brothers and Sisters?” 	 Ke onoono ki te pokisi ko te “E Mata, e Isi ne Taina mo Tuagane o Iesu?”


Gods of Greek mythology had human form and great beauty. 	 E isi ne foliga faka-te-foitino gali o atua i tala fāgogo o te kau Eleni.


Be Sympathetic and Forgiving 	 Fakaasi Atu te Loto Alofa mo te Loto Fakamagalo


They proved to be reliable in opening the gates each day. 	 Ne fakamaoni eiloa latou i te ‵talaga o mataloa i aso takitasi.


Many of Jehovah’s servants living in western countries have a vigorous share in preaching to students, refugees, and others who temporarily reside in the west and enjoy freedom of worship. It is our earnest wish that as these individuals return home, they continue to let the light of truth shine in even apparently impenetrable darkness.—Matthew 5:14-16. 	 E fai ne ‵tou taina e tokouke i atufenua saoloto, se tusaga lasi i te talai atu ki tama‵liki a‵koga, tino fakaa‵lofa mai nisi fenua, mo nisi tino sē ‵nofo tumau i fenua konā kae kolā e maua foki ne latou te saolotoga i te feitu tau tapuakiga.


He reasoned with people who believed in many deities, and he urged them to note God’s purpose to judge the inhabited earth in righteousness by a man whom He had appointed. 	 Ne fakasako‵sako latou mo tino kolā ne tali‵tonu ki atua e tokouke, kae fakamalosi atu ki a latou ke mafaufau ‵mafa e uiga ki te fuafuaga a te Atua ke fakamasino ne ia te lalolagi nofoaki kātoa e auala i te tino telā ko oti ne filifili ne Ia.


(Prov. 27:11) When faced with temptation, however, some of our fellow believers have chosen to act like Esau, putting their spiritual inheritance at risk. 	 (Faata. 27:11) I te taimi ne fe‵paki ei mo tofotofoga, ne fai a nisi taina mo tuagane o tatou e pelā mo Esau, kae ne oko atu olotou tofi faka-te-agaga ki se tulaga fakamataku.


What benefits are available because of Jehovah’s love and justice? 	 Ne a mea aoga e fakaavanoa mai ona ko te alofa mo te fai mea tonu o Ieova?


Let us continue the illustration of the ship. 	 Ke toe onoono aka tatou ki te tala fakatusa e uiga ki te vakamutu.


Noah exercised his faith by building the gigantic ark. 	 Ne fakagalue ne Noa a tena fakatuanaki mai te faitega o se vaka lasi.


In the first century, some of these had the privilege of ministering to Jesus and his apostles. 	 Ko oti ne maua ne nisi fāfine konā a te tauliaga ke tavini atu ki a Iesu mo ana apositolo i aso o te kau apositolo.


Everyday life presents many challenges to our integrity 	 E uke a mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo ‵tou fakamaoni i aso katoa o te olaga


When two people are enamored with each other, there is a tendency to ignore each other’s faults. 	 Kafai e fakatau a‵lofa tonu se tokolua, e masani o sē ti ‵saga atu ki lā vāivāiga.


Paul addressed his letter to the “brothers” in Rome. 	 Ne faka‵mafa atu ne Paulo i tena tusi ki “taina” i Loma.


(Jas. 3:2; 1 John 1:8, 9) How grateful we should be that Jehovah is willing to forgive “in a large way”! 	 (Iakopo 3:2; 1 Ioane 1:8, 9) E ‵tau eiloa o loto fakafetai tatou me e loto fiafia a Ieova ke fakamagalo atu tatou i se “auala lasi”!


The Bible accurately foretold this state of affairs. 	 Ne ‵valo tonu mai eiloa ne te Tusi Tapu a te tulaga tenei.


Helped to Overcome Trials and Temptations 	 Te Fesoasoani ke Manumalo i Fakalavelave mo Tofotofoga


We are fully confident that he will give us all that he has promised.—Rom. 8:32. In what ways do we show our gratitude for the ransom? (See paragraphs 13, 14) 	 E tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou me ka tuku mai ne ia a mea katoa kolā ne tauto a ia ki ei.—Loma 8:32.


They do not even have a Jewish synagogue in their city, unlike so many other cities that Paul has visited. 	 E seai se sunako a te kau Iutaia i te lotou fa‵kai, e se pelā mo nisi fa‵kai ne asi atu ki ei a Paulo.


We’re not going to know that we missed anything.’ 	 Ka se iloa ei ne tatou a mea kolā ne fakata‵mala tatou o fai.’


(Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-21.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 1:18-21.)


Just as we can take measures to benefit the condition of our literal heart, so we can take steps to help us maintain a healthy figurative heart. 	 E pelā mo mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ke aoga ki ‵tou fatu, e mafai foki o fai ne tatou ne faiga ke fesoasoani mai ke fakatumau ne tatou se loto telā e malosi ‵lei.


15. What is wisdom, and how does Jehovah display it? 	 Ko Oko Eiloa te ‵Poko o te Poto o te Atua’


Their beliefs included much human philosophy and tradition. 	 Ne aofia i olotou talitonuga a manatu o tino mo tuu mo aganuu.


Why should we make submission to Jehovah our way of life, and how will this course benefit us? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fai a te ‵tou faka‵logo faeloa ki a Ieova e pelā me se mea masani i ‵tou olaga, kae e aoga pefea ki a tatou a te mea tenei?


10 What “burning missiles” does Satan employ to undermine our faith? 	 10 Ne a “matasana ‵ka” e fakaaogā ne Satani ke fakavāivāi ei ‵tou fakatuanaki?


She poured them some juice and brought them a clothes brush, a bowl of water, and towels. 	 Ne ‵ligi atu ne tou fafine olotou meainu kae avatu se pulasi gatu, se pōla vai, mo solo.


(1 Ki. 16:28; 2 Ki. 1:1; 3:4, 5) But the Moabite Stone is of special interest because God’s name appears on it in Tetragrammaton form. 	 (1 Tu. 16:28; 2 Tu. 1:1; 3:4, 5) Kae e isi se mea e tu ‵kese ei te Fatu Moapi tenā me e tusi foki i ei i te igoa o te Atua i Mataimanu faka-Epelu e fa.


The Bible foretold: “This good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”—Matthew 24:14. 	 Ne ‵valo mai te Tusi Tapu: “A ko te tala ‵lei tenei o te Malo ka talai atu ki te lalolagi nofoaki kātoa mo fai se molimau ki atufenua katoa; ko oko mai ei te gataga.”—Mataio 24:14.


15 If you have been sharing in the preaching and teaching work for some time now, you too have no doubt had opportunities to taste and see that Jehovah is good. 	 15 Kafai ko oti ne aofia koe i te galuega ko te talai mo te akoako atu i taimi nei mō se vaitaimi tai mata leva, e mautinoa eiloa me ne maua ne koe a avanoaga ke tofotofo aka kae lavea atu foki te ‵lei o Ieova.


Instead, they are absorbed and deflected. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne ‵miti kae faka‵seke latou ne te maneta.


13 Joseph, a son of the patriarch Jacob, was sold into slavery at the age of 17. 	 13 Ne fakatau atu a Iosefa, te tama a te toeaina ko Iakopo, e pelā me se pologa a ko 17 fua i ei ana tausaga.


To what extent has the pursuit of riches or prominence influenced the author’s integrity?’ 	 E pefea te lasi o te fakamalosiga ke kausaki atu ki te maumea io me ko tulaga ma‵luga ki te fakamaoni o te tino tusitala?’


His word “will not return to [him] without results.”—Read Isaiah 14:24, 25; 55:10, 11. 	 E penā foki te muna telā e faipati ne au - e se mafai o se fakataunu.”—Faitau te Isaia 14:24, 25; 55:10, 11.


The Syrian king is enraged and sends “horses and war chariots and a heavy military force” to capture Elisha. 	 Ne kaitaua te tupu o Sulia kae “ne uga atu ne ia se kautau lasi eiloa a ia mo solofanua mo kaliota” o puke mai a Elisaia.


Our hope of everlasting life on a paradise earth depends on the sanctification of Jehovah’s name and the recognition throughout the universe of his righteous sovereignty. 	 E fakalagolago eiloa te ‵tou fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palataiso ki te fakamalugāga o te igoa o Ieova mo tena pulega amiotonu i te lalolagi kātoa.


Because that heavenly Kingdom—a government in the hands of Jesus Christ—is God’s means of expressing His rightful sovereignty over the earth.—Psalm 2:7-12; Daniel 7:13, 14. 	 Me i te Malo mai te lagi tenā—se pulega telā ka tupu i ei a Iesu Keliso—ko te auala e fakaasi mai ei ne te Atua a Tena saolotoga o pule ifo ki te lalolagi kātoa.—Salamo 2:7-12; Tanielu 7:13, 14.


How could God offer it in a just, equitable way? 	 Ne mafai pefea o tuku mai ne te Atua a te mea tenei i se auala fai mea tonu?


He saw that the fields were white for harvesting and derived great joy from helping in that harvest. 	 Ne matea ne ia me ko ma‵tua ‵lei te fatoaga kae ne maua ne ia te fiafia lasi mai te fesoasoani atu ki te ‵katiga o saito.


8 Esau, the eldest son of Isaac, failed to prize his birthright as firstborn. 	 8 Ne seki fakatāua ne Esau, te toekimua a Isaako, a tena tofi e pelā me ko te uluaki.


So as you contemplate the future, do not allow ridiculers to make you doubt God’s warning. 	 Tela la, i te taimi e mafaufau ei koe ki aso mai mua, ke se talia ne koe a tino fakatauemu ke fai ei ke fakalotolotolua koe ki folafolaga a te Atua.


The second illustration focuses on the “Hearer of prayer,” Jehovah. 	 A te lua o tala fakatusa e faka‵mafa mai i ei a te “Tino fakalogologo ki ‵talo,” ko Ieova.


He then gives you the map so that you can refer to it along the way. 	 E tuku atu ne tou tagata ki a koe a te mape ko te mea ke mafai o fesoasoani atu ke oko tonu koe ki te koga e faimalaga koe ki ei.


This is to be expected because his thoughts and ways are higher than ours.—Ecclesiastes 3:11; Isaiah 55:8, 9. 	 E ‵tau o fakamoe‵moe tatou penā me i ana mafaufauga mo ana auala e se ‵pau mo tatou.—Failauga 3:11; Isaia 55:8, 9.


“I don’t clean the shower—I clean myself,” said one man. 	 E fai mai penei se tagata: “E se ‵fulu ne au a te fale koukou—e ‵fulu fua ne au toku foitino.


Then thank Jehovah in prayer for those blessings. 	 Ka oti, ko fakafetai atu ei koe ki a Ieova i se ‵talo mō fakamanuiaga konā.


• Jeremiah 10:23? 	 • Ielemia 10:23?


19. What is it advisable to do if you are contemplating a move to a foreign country to further the Kingdom-preaching work there? 	 19 Kāti e manatu ifo a koe mo tou kāiga me ko toka koutou o olo atu ki te suā fenua telā e manakogina i ei a tino ga‵lue o te Malo.


Paul could say: “What more shall I say? 	 Ne fai mai a Paulo: “Ne a foki nisi mea ka taku atu ne au?


(Proverbs 18:12) Jesus said: “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”—Matthew 23:12. 	 (Faataoto 18:12) Ne fai mai a Iesu: “A te tino e fia maluga e fakamalalogina, ka ko te tino e fia malalo e fakamalugagina.”—Mataio 23:12.


Granted, this aspect of the Genesis narrative can be puzzling, especially if we do not take the rest of the Bible into account. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a te vaega tenei o te tala i te Kenese e mafai o fakanumi mai, maise eiloa māfai e se sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu kātoa.


(Ps. 15:4) If we accept an invitation, we should not cancel frivolously. 	 (Sala. 15:4) Kafai e talia ne tatou te ‵kamiga, e se ‵tau o fakaseaoga ne tatou e aunoa mo se pogai ‵tau.


Genuine love as it is revealed in the Bible is never merely intellectual. 	 Kae ko te alofa tonu telā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu e se se iloaga fua.


An important doctrine that was given a pagan twist had to do with the identity of Jesus Christ. 	 A te akoakoga tāua o te talitonuga faka-Kelisiano telā ne ‵fuli ne latou ke fetaui mo olotou talitonuga fapaupau ko te akoakoga me ko oi a Iesu.


How can a Christian keep his balance when considering treatment options? 	 E fakapaleni pefea ne se Kelisiano tena tulaga māfai ko filifili ne ia a togafiti kolā e ‵tau o fakaaogā?


On the contrary, most rebuffed Paul, and some even persecuted him. 	 E ‵kese mai i ei, e tokouke ne ‵teke ne latou a Paulo, kae ko nisi ne fakasaua ne latou a ia.


If you are sure that the answers to those questions are yes, you have found a good companion with whom to enjoy your leisure activities.—Read Psalm 119:63; 2 Cor. 6:14; 2 Tim. 2:22. 	 Kafai e mautinoa i a koe a tali ki fesili konā, ko maua eiloa ne koe se taugasoa ‵lei telā ka fia‵fia fakatasi mo koe.—Faitau te Salamo 119:63; 2 Kolinito 6:14; 2 Timoteo 2:22.


She can either go home to her people in Moab or stick with her mother-in-law, Naomi, and travel to Bethlehem.—Ruth 1:1-8, 14. 	 Ne mafai o toe foki atu a ia ki ana tino i Moapi io me olo fakatasi atu ki Petelema mo Naomi, te mātua o tena avaga.—Luta 1:1-8, 14.


Yes, Jehovah has heavenly angelic armies, which he will use in bringing warlike peoples and nations to nothing! 	 Ao, e isi ne kautau fakaagelu a Ieova i te lagi, kae ka fakaaogā ne ia a kautau konā ke fakaseai ei a tino mo atufenua kolā e fai ne latou a taua!


However, there were facts about Apollos that would have led some Christians to be reluctant to teach him. 	 Kae e isi ne mea e uiga ki a ia ne seki ma‵nako ei a nisi Kelisiano o akoako atu a ia.


(Luke 4:14, 15; Matthew 4:24, 25) They come to him not only because of his miraculous healings but also because of his marvelous teachings. 	 (Luka 4:14, 15; Mataio 4:24, 25) Ne seki olo atu fua latou ki a ia ona ko te mea ne faka‵lei fakavavega aka ne ia a masaki, kae ona foki ko ana akoakoga fakaofoofogia.


Children may not be shown natural affection and may become bargaining chips in marital disputes. 	 Kāti e se fakaasi atu te alofa atafai ki tama‵liki kae e kamata o fakaaogā latou ne mātua ke ‵fuli aka ei a nisi faifaiga mō te ‵lei o mātua.


(Daniel 7:9, 10) Each of these spirit creatures has his own distinct personality. 	 (Tanielu 7:9, 10) E kese‵kese eiloa a uiga o tino faka-te-agaga konei.


Love and Faith Essential 	 E Manakogina te Alofa mo te Fakatuanaki


Some of our brothers are in prison on account of their Christian neutrality. 	 E ‵nofo atu nei a nisi taina o tatou i falepuipui ona ko te lotou sē ‵kau ki kinauga a te lalolagi.


While using the Ouija board, some of the students felt the presence of demons and fled in panic. 	 I te taimi ne tofotofo aka ei latou ki te Fakamalosi, ne lagona ne nisi tamaliki a te ‵nofo atu o temoni i konā kae ne ‵tele atu latou mo te pole‵pole i te ma‵taku.


In an ancient Israelite wedding, the groom brought the bride to his own home or to his father’s 	 I fakaipoipoga a tino Isalaelu i aso mua, e avatu ne te tagata a te fafine ki tena fale io me ko te fale o tena tamana


How does he deal with them? 	 E pefea ana faifaiga ki mea konā?


How do some people view foreigners, but why is that not justified? 	 E ‵kilo atu pefea a nisi tino ki tino fakaa‵tea, kae kaia e se tonu ei ke fai penā?


Instead, they appreciated his interest in them, and they even wept at the thought of not being able to see him again.—Acts 20:17, 29, 30, 36-38. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakatāua ne latou tena saga tonu atu ki a latou, kae ne ‵tagi foki latou i te manatu me ka se toe mafai o lavea ne latou a ia.—Galuega 20:17, 29, 30, 36-38.


Rather, it is related to righteousness, peace, and joy. 	 I lō te fai penā, e aofia tonu eiloa i ei a te amiotonu, te filemu mo te fiafia.


Let us review three ways in which God expects parents to provide. 	 Ka onoono nei tatou ki auala e tolu kolā e manako te Atua ke tausi atu ki ei a mātua.


13 The examples of Pilate and Peter can teach us another vital lesson: Success in resisting pressure involves a combination of such elements as accurate knowledge, humility, modesty, love for God, and fear of Jehovah, not humans. 	 13 E maua ne tatou a te suā akoakoga mai i fakaakoakoga a Pilato mo Petelu: Ke iku manuia i te ‵teke atu ki fakamalosiga e aofia i ei a te tuku fakatasi o te iloaga tonu, loto maulalo, nofo filemu, alofa ki te Atua, mo te mataku ki a Ieova, kae e se ki tino.


18 Sometimes Satan’s attacks come when we do not feel spiritually strong. 	 18 I nisi taimi e taua mai a Satani māfai ko sē malosi ‵lei tatou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


With Maxine in Puerto Rico shortly after we got married and at our 50th wedding anniversary in 2003 	 Ko māua mo Maxine i Puerto Rico mai tua malie o te mā avagaga, mo te fakamanatuga o te 50 tausaga o te mā fakaipoipoga i te 2003


Jehovah’s confidence in Abraham was vindicated. 	 Ne tonu eiloa te loto talitonu o Ieova ki a Apelaamo.


The Bible tells us clearly: “If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and righteous so as to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) However, to whom should such sins be confessed? 	 E fakaasi manino mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou, penei: “Kae kafai e takutonu atu o‵tou agasala ki te Atua, e fakamaoni a ia mo te amiotonu o fakamagalo ne ia o‵tou agasala, kae faka‵ma foki ne ia tatou mai i o‵tou mea ‵se katoa.” (1 Ioane 1:9) Kae, ko oi la e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ki ei a agasala konā?


• Why is total obedience to God essential? 	 • Kaia e tāua ei te faka‵logo katoatoa ki te Atua?


The man can often respond more quickly than the woman, but emotionally the time should be right for both mates. 	 A te tagata e masani sale o manako vave ke ‵moe mo tena avaga i lō te fafine, e ‵tau o amanaia laua ki lā lagonaga kae faka‵tali ki te taimi tonu e fakatau lotoma‵lie ei laua.


What factors should govern the intimate relations of Christian marriage mates? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o pule atu ki faifaiga fakatauavaga i te va o te tauavaga Kelisiano?


Does that seem fair? 	 E mata, e ‵tau te mea tenā?


18 The fourth woe is described at Habakkuk 2:15 in these words: “Woe to the one giving his companions something to drink, attaching to it your rage and anger, in order to make them drunk, for the purpose of looking upon their parts of shame.” 	 18 E fakamatala mai te fa o mala i te Sapakuka 2:15, penei: “Koutou ko malaia!


Listen to Those Who Love You 	 Fakalogo ki Tino Kolā e A‵lofa ki a Koutou


If a couple who will have a civil marriage desire to have a talk at a certain Kingdom Hall, they should beforehand seek the permission of the elders forming the Congregation Service Committee. 	 Kafai e ma‵nako se tokolua ke fai se lauga mai tua o te fakaipoipoga i te malo i se Kingdom Hall, e ‵tau o maua muamua ne laua se taliaga mai toeaina kolā e aofia i te Komiti o te Galuega Talai i te Fakapotopotoga tenā.


STUDY ARTICLES FOR: NOVEMBER 28–DECEMBER 25, 2016 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA I A: NOVEMA 28, 2016–TESEMA 25, 2016


(Rom. 6:21) Then they changed. 	 (Loma 6:21) Kae ne ‵fuli latou.


Their refusal affected Paul deeply. 	 Ne pokotia malosi a Paulo i ei.


6 After Pharaoh had experienced six plagues, Jehovah told Moses to ask Egypt’s ruler: “Are you still behaving haughtily against my people in not sending them away?” 	 6 Mai tua o mala e ono kolā ne fakaoko atu ki a Falao, ne fai atu ei a Ieova ki a Mose ke fai atu ki te pule o Aikupito: “Kae ne tumau eiloa tou loto makeke io me fakamatamata, e se talia eiloa ne koe ke tuku atu oku tino ke olo”?


(Deuteronomy 16:18-20; 21:15-17; Ruth 4:1, 2) Jesus, on the other hand, was concerned with more important things—to bear witness to Kingdom truth and to teach people God’s will. 	 (Teutelonome 16:18-20; 21:15-17; Luta 4:1, 2) Kae i te suā feitu, ne manavase eiloa a Iesu ki mea kolā e sili atu te lotou tāua—ke molimau atu ki te munatonu e uiga ki te Malo kae akoako atu foki a tino ke iloa ne latou a mea e loto ki ei te Atua.


For example, the sin might be slander, or it might involve fraud.—w16.05, p. 7. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, māfai te agasala ko te gutu fatufatu, io me aofia ei te fakaloiloi tino.—w16.05, itu. 7.


Hence, they were viewed as enemies of the German State and were bitterly persecuted. 	 Tela la, ne ‵kilo atu a te malo o Siamani ki a latou e pelā me ne fili kae fakasaua foki latou.


I love to be at the Kingdom Hall among the first, and leave among the last, if possible. 	 E fiafia malosi au ma aofia i tino kolā e ‵mua atu faeloa ki fakatasiga kae ko toe tino foki kolā e fakaoti mai te Fale Tapuaki.


Yet, the Devil exploits this desire by fostering a prideful spirit, which is a reflection of his own ambitions. 	 Kae e fakamasei ne te Tiapolo a te manakoga tenei mai te fakamalosiakaga o te agaga o te fakamatamata, telā e fakaata mai i ei ana manakoga totino.


What does “knowing” God mean, and why is that so important? 	 Se a te uiga o te “iloa tonu” o te Atua, kae kaia e tāua ‵ki ei te mea tenā?


In the center was a painting of Jesus. 	 I te kogaloto e lavea atu ei se ata ‵lomi o Iesu.


If you are reading with a child, the dash provides a reminder to pause and encourage the child to express himself. 	 [Fakamatalaga fakaopoopo] Kafai e fai‵tau fakatasi koe mo se tamaliki, e fakamasaua mai te laina ke manava malie kae fakamalosi atu ki te tamaliki ke fakamatala mai ana mea ne tauloto i a ia eiloa. [Ata i te itulau e 14] [Ata i te itulau e 15]


(Acts 20:28) It is out of respect for Jehovah that we honor human authorities. 	 (Galuega 20:28) E ‵tau o āva tatou ki tino pule ona ko te ‵tou āva ki a Ieova.


“Let Him Off From Going Down Into the Pit!” 	 “E Seki ‵Tau a Ia o Fanaifo ki te Lalolagi o Tino ‵Mate!”


Yet, Jehovah “is counting the number of the stars; all of them he calls by their names.” 	 Kae ko Ieova “ko oti ne fuafua ne ia te aofaki o fetu o te lagi, kae fakaigoa ne ia a fetu takitasi.”


• Make books available 	 • Ke ‵sala atu ki tusi kolā e mafai o faitau ki tama‵liki


Like the ship’s captain who is advised by an experienced pilot, you need your parents to guide you, to lead you in the way of wisdom. 	 E pelā mo te kapeni o te vakamutu telā e fakatonutonu ne se pailate apo, ka manako eiloa koe ki fakatonutonuga a ou mātua ke sasale koe i te auala o te poto.


8 The second part of the first baptismal question asks the candidates if they have dedicated themselves to Jehovah to do his will. 	 8 A te lua o vaega o te fesili muamua o te papatisoga e ‵sili atu ei ki tino papatiso me e mata, ko oti ne tuku atu ne latou a latou eiloa ki a Ieova ke fai tena loto.


Why would imitating Jehovah help us resolve personal differences? 	 Kaia e fesoasoani mai ei te fakaakoako atu ki a Ieova ke faka‵lei aka ei a fakalavelave totino?


“The chief priests and the scribes kept standing up and vehemently accusing [Jesus].” 	 “Ka ko faitaulaga sili mo faiakoga o te Tulafono ne ‵maka atu ki mua, o fakamalosi te lotou mau e uiga ki a Iesu.”


God has made humans “wiser than even the flying creatures of the heavens,” says Job 35:11. 	 Ne faite ne te Atua a tino “ke ‵poto atu i manu o te laukele mo manu eva,” ko pati i te Iopu 35:11.


Repentance Brings Forgiveness 	 E Maua te Fakamagaloga Māfai e Salamō


14 Lots were to be cast for the Messiah’s clothing. 	 14 Ne ‵tau o fai te vili ki gatu o te Mesia.


Just as the ozone layer high above the earth shields us from harmful rays of the sun, sound moral principles help protect us by exposing the dangerous effects of materialism. 	 E pelā eiloa mo te puipui o tatou ne te kēsi ko te ozone mai i kavei fakama‵taku o te la, e penā te puipui o tatou ne fakatakitakiga aogā mai te tulaga fakamataku ko te fia maumea.


Jesus said: “Unless anyone is born from water and spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Au e muna ‵tonu atu ki a koe, kafai e se fanau mai se tino i te vai mo te agaga, e se mafai eiloa o ulu atu ki te Malo o te Atua.”


What a marvelous arrangement—to have Jehovah as Ruler, to have direct access to him, and to have the prospect of never dying, living forever on a paradise earth! 	 Ko tafaga la te gali o te fakatokaga tenā—ke fai eiloa a Ieova e pelā me ko te Pule, ke fesokotaki ‵tonu atu ki a ia, kae ke maua a te fakamoemoega o te sē toe ‵mate, kae ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i se lalolagi palataiso!


From the largest to the smallest, creation clearly reveals not only that there is a Creator but also that he has wonderful qualities. 	 Mai te ‵toe mea lasi ki te ‵toe mea foliki eiloa, e fakaasi manino mai i ei me e isi se Mafuaga kae e isi foki ne ana uiga fakaofoofogina.


POLAND 	 POLANI


Thus, Satan himself brought on the calamities that befell Job in rapid succession. 	 Tela la, ne avatu ei ne Satani a fakalavelave kolā ne pokotia fakavave ei a Iopu.


Yes, that could seem to offer long-awaited security. 	 E tonu, e foliga mai me e mafai o maua i konā a te tulaga tokagamalie.


20 Jehovah is willing and able to help us avoid grieving his spirit. 	 20 E toka kae e mafai ne Ieova o fesoasoani mai ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te fakafanoanoa atu ki tena agaga.


Besides, things often do not turn out as we feared. 	 E se gata i ei, e masani o se ‵tupu a mea kolā ne ma‵taku tatou ki ei me ka ‵tupu.


3 The apostle Paul helps us to understand what a spiritual person is by drawing a contrast between a “spiritual man” and “a physical man.” 	 3 E fesoasoani mai eiloa te apositolo ko Paulo ke malamalama tatou me se a te tino faka-te-agaga mai te fakatusatusa ne tatou a te ‵kesega i te va o te “tagata faka-te-agaga” mo te “tagata faka-te-foitino.”


So, too, Paul advises us that the congregation’s members “should have the same care for one another.” 	 Tela la, ne polopoloki mai a Paulo me i tino o te fakapotopotoga e ‵tau o “fakatau fesoasoani katoa . . . te suā vaega ki te suā vaega.”


I have done so and have truly benefited. 	 Ko oti ne fai ne au te mea tenā, kae ne aoga tonu ki a au.


If so, what happened to Jesus will happen to us. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ka ‵tupu foki ki a tatou a mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki a Iesu.


THERE is one thing that few people will dispute: We are all imperfect and therefore make mistakes and do things that we come to regret. 	 E TASI te mea ka kinau mai ki ei a tino: Me i a tatou katoa ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa kae fai mea ‵se telā e fai ei ke sala‵mō fakamuli tatou.


Under Kingdom rule, Jehovah’s will is going to be done on earth as it is in heaven. 	 Mai lalo i te Malo tenā, ka fai i ei a te loto o Ieova i te lalolagi nei e pelā foki mo te lagi.


Clearly, modern-day speaking in tongues is very different from the gift of holy spirit given to Jesus’ early followers. 	 E manino ‵lei, me e ‵kese ‵ki eiloa a te faipati ki ‵gana valevale i aso nei mai i te meaalofa o te agaga tapu telā ne tuku atu ki soko mua o Iesu.


REMEMBER, JEHOVAH IS WITH US! 	 MASAUA, I A IEOVA E FAKATASI MO TATOU!


Nadine and Didier 	 Nadine mo Didier


Paul answered: “He looked intently toward the payment of the reward. . . . 	 Ne tali atu a Paulo: “Me e fakamoemoe eiloa a ia ki te taui ‵lei ka oko mai.”


The first article explains why we should be willing to wait on Jehovah. 	 E fakamatala mai i te mataupu muamua a te pogai e ‵tau ei o loto fia‵fia tatou o faka‵tali ki a Ieova.


(2 Timothy 4:10) Those who were part and parcel of the system seemed to enjoy many benefits and advantages, and the choices they made appeared to be sound. 	 (2 Timoteo 4:10) A tino kolā ne fai mo fai ne vaega o te fakanofonofoga tenā, ne foliga mai me ne maua ne latou a mea aogā mo mea ‵lei, kae ne foliga mai foki me ne ‵lei a filifiliga kolā ne fai ne latou.


Are you in a position to help bring relief to your brothers in need? 	 E mata, e mafai ne koe o avatu a meaalofa fesoasoani ki ou taina kolā e ma‵nako ki ei?


Prayer can also strengthen you to declare the good news boldly. 	 E mafai foki o fakamalosi aka koe ne ‵talo ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei mo te loto toa.


A Wedding That Jesus Attended 	 Te Fakaipoipoga Telā ne Kau Atu a Iesu ki ei


After reading the Bible, we must think deeply about what we have read. 	 Mai tua o te faitauga ki te Tusi Tapu, e ‵tau o mafaufau ‵loto tatou e uiga ki mea ne faitau ne tatou.


But most people do not want to die. 	 Kae e se ma‵nako eiloa a tino e tokouke ke ‵mate latou.


If you have ‘a curious mind and an endless appetite for learning,’ think of what you could accomplish in the fields of art, music, architecture, gardening, or whatever worthy pursuits interest you. 	 Kafai e ‘fia iloa ne koe a mea e uke kae manako faeloa o tauloto,’ ke mafaufau la ki mea e mafai o fai ne koe e pelā mo meataulima, ‵fatu pese mo lakau ta‵ta, ‵lomi ata, faiga o fatoaga io me ko so se mea aogā telā e fiafia koe ki ei.


God’s Love Manifest in a Mother’s Love 	 A te Alofa o te Atua e Fakaasi Mai i te Alofa o te Mātua


10 Being encouraging is not the exclusive responsibility of the elders. 	 10 A te tuku atu o fakamalosiga e se ko te tiute fua e fai ne toeaina.


(1 Corinthians 15:3) That would mean that Christians who had died, in some cases as martyrs, had perished with a false hope that they would be resurrected. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:3) Ko tena uiga a Kelisiano kolā ko oti ne ‵mate, a nisi tino ne ‵mate e pelā me ne matulo, ne ‵mate mo se fakamoemoega sē tonu me i a latou ka toe faka‵tu mai.


What It Means to Love Our Neighbor 	 Te Uiga o te Alofa ki ‵Tou Tuakoi


Modern Hebrew and Greek are quite different from those languages back in Bible times. 	 A te ‵gana Epelu mo te ‵gana Eleni telā e fakaaoga i aso nei e tai ‵kese eiloa mai ‵gana kolā ne fakaaoga i taimi o te Tusi Tapu.


Moreover, the inability to communicate well in another language can be mentally and spiritually draining. 	 E se gata i ei, a te se mafai o fesokotaki faka‵lei atu i se ‵gana fakaa‵tea e mafai o fakavāivāi ki te mafaufau mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


“Not one word out of all the good words that Jehovah your God has spoken to you has failed. They have all come true for you.”—JOSHUA 23:14. 	 “A tautoga katoa a [Ieova] ne fai, ko oti katoa ne fakataunu; e seai se mea e seki fakataunu.”—IOSUA 23:14.


Furthermore, like King David, we perceive our own insignificance in comparison with Jehovah’s awesome creation. 	 E se gata i ei, e pelā mo te Tupu ko Tavita, e iloa ne tatou ‵tou tulaga sē tāua māfai e fakatusa ki mea fakaofoofogia ne fai ne Ieova.


They knew what had happened to Lot’s wife. 	 Ko iloa ne latou a mea ne ‵tupu ki te avaga a Lota.


13 In the first century, Paul and his companion Timothy encountered difficulties from some within the congregation. 	 13 Ne fe‵paki foki a Paulo mo tena taugasoa ko Timoteo mo fakalavelave kolā ne māfua mai i nisi tino i loto eiloa i te fakapotopotoga.


October 1, 2012 	 Novema 1, 2012


This reminds us of what happened in the first century in Jerusalem. 	 E fakamasaua mai ne te mea tenei a te mea ne tupu i aso o te kau apositolo i Ielusalema.


(John 13:35) Can you see that ‘God is really among them’? (1 Corinthians 14:25) Have you taken a stand with those teaching all nations the truth? 	 5. (a) I te auala fea ne tuku mai ei a fakatakitakiga faka-te-agaga ki fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i aso mua? (e) Ne fakagalue aka pefea ne Kelisiano ‵tonu a pati a Iesu i te Mataio 23:8, 9? 6, 7.


Remembering one of God’s “doings,” David continued: “Jehovah is executing acts of righteousness and judicial decisions for all those being defrauded. 	 Me ne masaua ne ia te “mea” e tasi a te Atua e fai, ne toe usu mai a Tavita: “A te Aliki e fakamasino mo te alofa ki tino puapuagatia io me ko tino kolā e kaisoagina, kae tuku ne ia ki a latou a te saolotoga tonu.


We will surely be blessed if we choose to do so.—Matthew 6:33. 	 Ka maua eiloa ne tatou a fakamanuiaga māfai e filifili tatou ke fai penā.—Mataio 6:33.


How, though, will God answer the prayers of people who sincerely look to him for guidance? 	 E tali aka pefea ne te Atua a ‵talo a tino loto fakamaoni kolā e ‵sala ki tena takitakiga?


Are You Known by Jehovah? 	 E Mata, e Iloa Koe ne Ieova?


Peter knew that only those who do Jehovah’s will and exhibit godly traits will be preserved through the coming “day of vengeance.” 	 (Isaia 61:2) Tela la, ne fakaopoopo mai te apositolo: “Ka ko koutou e oku taugasoa, ko leva ne iloa ne koutou a te mea nei.


Jesus promised that during “the conclusion of the system of things,” he would appoint this slave “over all his belongings.” 	 Ne folafola atu a Iesu me i te vaitaimi o “te gataga o te lalolagi,” ka ‵tofi aka ne ia a te tavini tenei ke “pule i ana mea katoa.”


What about those who accept the invitation, become disciples of Jesus Christ, and extend the invitation to still others? 	 Kae e a tino kolā e talia ne latou te ‵kamiga, fai mo fai ne soko o Iesu Keliso, kae fakaoko atu foki te ‵kamiga ki nisi tino?


12. Why is it wise not to rush into marriage while young? 	 12 E maua aka fakamuli ne tino kolā e a‵vaga fo‵liki me e ‵fuli fakamuli olotou manakoga māfai ko matua latou.


Because of our background, some of us may not be inclined to be mild. 	 Ona ko te auala ne puti aka ei tatou, kāti ka faigata ki nisi o tatou ke maua te loto maulalo.


What could have caused David to become proud, but why did he not? 	 Ne a mea ne mafai o fakamatamata a Tavita ki ei, kae kaia ne seki fai ei a ia penā?


When her son was born, what choice did one mother have to make, and what helped her to make the right one? 	 I te taimi ne fanau mai ei tena tamaliki tagata, se a te fakaikuga ne ‵tau o fai ne se mātua, kae se a te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia ke fai te fakaikuga ‵tonu?


6:3, 4. We should imitate Jehovah God and be kind and compassionate even to those who are hard to get along with or are spiritually weak. 	 6:3, 4. E ‵tau o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Ieova te Atua kae alofa atafai atu ki tino foki kolā e faigata o fakamasani ki ei io me kolā e vāivāi i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


THE BIBLE CHANGES LIVES 	 E ‵Fuli ne te Tusi Tapu a Olaga o Tino


(2 Kings 25:8) Perhaps from his camp outside the city walls, Nebuzaradan surveys the situation and plans a course of action. 	 (2 Tupu 25:8) Kāti ne iloilo aka ne Nepusalatana te tulaga mo te auala ke taua atu ei latou i te koga ne maopoopo ei latou mai tua o ‵pui o te fa‵kai.


What will God do to end suffering, and when? 	 Ne a mea ka fai ne te Atua ke fakagata aka ei a logo‵maega, kae mafea la?


This type of boldness does not come from within or from self-reliance. 	 E se maua a te vaegā loto toa tenei mai i ‵tou malosi eiloa.


What can you do to maintain your joy? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke fakatumau ei tou fiafia?


(Ps. 119:164) Jehovah surely deserves to be praised. 	 (Sala. 119:164, NW) E ‵tau eiloa o ‵viki atu ki a Ieova.


What further steps did Hezekiah take to shore up the spirituality of the nation, and with what result? 	 Ne a nisi mea ne fai ne Hesekia ke fakamalosi aka te tulaga faka-te-agaga o te fenua, kae se a te ikuga ne maua mai i ei?


A deep, heartfelt appreciation for God’s Word is thus essential for showing endurance as Christ’s disciples. 	 E ‵tau o maua ne tatou a te loto fakafetai ki te Muna a te Atua ko te mea ke tumau tatou i te faiga e pelā me ne soko o Keliso.


“Your Holy Abiding Place” 	 “Tou Fenua Tapu”


When the loving-kindness of the sons of Israel became “like the dew that early goes away,” Jehovah was displeased. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei te alofa atafai o tino Isalaelu e pelā mo te ‘‵sau i te vaveao telā e vave galo fua,’ ne fanoanoa ‵ki eiloa a Ieova.


PICTURE in your mind a family that is expecting guests for dinner. 	 Ko pilipili mai fua te taimi telā e ‵tau o oko mai ei olotou tino ‵kami.


One was the southern two-tribe kingdom of Judah. 	 A te malo e tasi ko matakāiga e lua o Iuta i te feitu ki saute.


When you introduce a scripture, focus attention on the importance of knowing God’s thinking on the subject. 	 Kafai e taku atu ne koe se tusi siki, ke saga tonu atu ki te tāua o te iloa o mafaufauga o te Atua ki te mataupu.


With Jehovah’s support, Jesus conquered the world, which lies in Satan’s power.—John 14:30; 16:33; 1 John 5:19. 	 Mai te fesoasoani o Ieova, ne fakatakavale ne Iesu te lalolagi, telā e nofo mai lalo i te pulega a Satani.—Ioane 14:30; 16:33; 1 Ioane 5:19.


When There Is “Tribulation” 	 Kafai Ko Isi ne “Fakalavelave”


What might you say when told “I am not interested” before you even have an opportunity to state the reason for your visit? 	 Ne a au pati e mafai o fai atu māfai ko fai atu se tino “Au e se fiafia” a koi tuai o maua ne koe se avanoaga ke fakaasi atu te pogai o tau āsiga?


He had to leave behind his previous employment, the comforts of home, and the freedom to travel—until the death of the high priest.* (Num. 35:25) But such inconveniences were worth the effort. 	 Ne ‵tau o tiaki tena galuega mua, te gali o tena fale, mo te saolotoga ke faimalaga sāle—ke oko ki te taimi e mate ei a te faitaulaga sili.* (Nume. 35:25) Kae e aoga eiloa ke talia a fakanofonofoga konā.


The more grateful we are at heart, the more inclined we are to become imitators of the true God.—Eph. 5:1. 	 A te lasi o te ‵tou loto fakafetai, ko te fakaakoako atu foki o tatou ki te Atua tonu.—Efeso 5:1.


4 With Jehovah’s blessing, the reign of Solomon resulted in the most remarkable period of peace and prosperity ever realized under any government on earth. 	 4 Ona ko fakamanuiaga a Ieova, ne iku atu a te pulega a Solomona i te vaitaimi gali tenā ki te filemu mo te maumea telā ne seki maua aka eiloa ne se malo i te lalolagi.


The truth of God’s word has the power to do what in our behalf? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fai ne te malosi o te munatonu a te Atua ki a tatou?


Neither are we to rely on “the strong legs of a man,” acting as if we or some other human could bring salvation. 	 E se fakalago‵lago foki tatou ki te “ma‵losi o vae o se tagata,” e pelā mo tatou io me ko nisi tino ke maua mai ei te faka‵saoga.


FEBRUARY 17-23, 2014 	 FEPUALI 17-23, 2014


• What snares of Satan did the early Christians have to avoid? 	 13. Se a te malei e fakaaogā lēmū ne te Tiapolo ke fakaloiloi a tino ki ana auala ma‵sei, kae se a te polopolokiga i te Faataoto telā e fetaui ‵lei? 14.


(Matthew 28:19, 20; Acts 2:41) Anointed Christians are “baptized for the purpose of being dead ones” by being immersed into a life course that leads to death and resurrection. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20; Galuega 2:41) “E papatisogina” a tino fakaekegina “ko te mea ke fai latou pelā me ne tino ‵mate” me e papatiso latou ki te vaegā olaga telā e iku atu ei ki te mate mo te toetu.


But Christian families should not be run as a democracy, as if the parents’ right to enforce rules were somehow dependent on the children’s approval. 	 Kae ko te kāiga Kelisiano e se ‵tau o pule ne tama‵liki.


(Matt. 24:24) No one can know whether an anointed Christian will receive his heavenly reward until Jehovah judges that person to be worthy of such a prize. 	 (Mata. 24:24) E seai se tino e mafai o iloa ne ia me e mata ka maua ne se Kelisiano fakaekegina a tena taui faka-te-lagi ke oko eiloa ki te taimi e fakamasino ei a ia ne Ieova me e ‵tau o maua ne ia te taui tenā io me ikai.


In fact, from Jehovah’s viewpoint, the earth was ruined, for it was filled with violence. 	 A te tonuga loa, a te lalolagi ko masei valevale, i te mea ko ‵fonu i amioga fakasauā.


If opposers of God try to cause divisions, these enemies discover that friendships among true Christians are unbreakable. 	 Kafai e taumafai a fili o te Atua ke faka‵tupu a mavae‵vaega, ka iloa ei ne fili konei me e se mafai o fakamaseigina a te va fakataugasoa o Kelisiano ‵tonu.


After concluding the prayer, he added: “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; whereas if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” 	 I te otiga o te ‵talo tenā, ne faopoopo mai a ia: “I te mea kafai koutou e fakamagalo atu ki tino i olotou agasala, e fakamagalogina foki koutou ne te otou Tamana telā i te lagi. Kae kafai e se loto fakamagalo atu koutou ki tino i olotou agasala, e se fakamagalogina foki koutou ne te otou Tamana i otou agasala.”


Be Compelled by God’s “Indescribable Free Gift,” Jan. 	 Ke Fakamalosi Koe ne te Atua e Auala i “Meaalofa Faivasaga Telā e se Mafai o Fakamatalagina,” Ianu.


Some copies of it contain the name Jehovah in its Hebrew form. 	 E maua i nisi ‵kopi i ei a te igoa o Ieova i te ‵gana Epelu.


She was speaking about our time. 	 Ne faipati eiloa a ia e uiga ki ‵tou taimi nei.


Working with and observing Jehovah, Jesus cultivated similar compassion for the people in his territory.—John 5:19. 	 Mai te ga‵lue fakatasi mo te onoono atu ki a Ieova, ne fakaasi mai ei ne Iesu se alofa atafai penā ki tino kolā ne talai a ia ki ei.—Ioane 5:19.


• What forms may our prayers take? 	 • I auala fea e mafai ei o fai atu ne tatou a ‵tou ‵talo?


He knew that they had been abused, skinned, and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me ne sōnafai valevale fua latou kae ne fai pelā mo mamoe e seai se lotou tino tausi.


In 2009 the University of Florida published an article that discussed the impact that fathers had on their children. 	 I te 2009, ne ‵lomi ne te iunivesiti o Florida se mataupu telā ne fakamatala mai i ei a te tulaga o tamana ki olotou tama‵liki.


2 No one can answer those questions for you. 	 2 E seai se tino e mafai o tali atu ne ia a fesili konā mō koe.


What a joy it is to help Bible students develop their own relationship with Jehovah! 	 Ma‵faga o mea fakafiafia ke fesoasoani atu ki akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ke ati aka te lotou fesokotakiga mo Ieova!


15 Finally, David and his men arrived at the city of Mahanaim. 	 15 Fakamuli loa, ne oko atu a Tavita mo ana tāgata ki te fa‵kai ko Manaima.


Daniel’s vision inspires confidence in Jehovah, the Ancient of Days. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne te fakaasiga a Tanielu a te talitonu ki a Ieova, te tino telā e ola ki te se gata mai.


BENEFIT FROM THE HIGHEST EDUCATION 	 KE MAUA A MEA AOGA MAI TE ‵TOE AKOAKOGA MALUGA


When it comes to seeking a marriage mate, for example, do we heed the counsel to marry “only in the Lord”?—1 Corinthians 7:39. 	 Kafai ko mafaufau se tino ke fai sena avaga, e mata, e faka‵logo tatou ki te fakatakitakiga ke avaga ki se “tagata kelisiano”?—1 Kolinito 7:39. 4:13-16.


How can we choose a question that is tailored to a householder’s interest? 	 Te Fakaaogāga o Fesili i se Auala Magoi


When we are hospitable even to those who may never repay us, we please our heavenly Father.—Matthew 5:44-46; 1 Peter 4:9. 	 Kafai e uiga talimālō tatou, ke oko ki tino kolā e se toe mafai o ‵togi mai ne latou a tatou, e fakafiafia eiloa ne tatou a te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.—Mataio 5:44-46; 1 Petelu 4:9.


What question has puzzled many, and why? 	 Se a te fesili e faigata ke tali aka ne tino e tokouke, kae kaia?


Or they would try to drown out our program by ringing the church bells whenever talks were held near their churches. 	 Ne taumafai foki a latou o ‵kini a pēle mai i olotou falesa ke logoa māfai e pili atu a koga e fai ei a lāuga.


The word “philosophy” literally means “the love and pursuit of wisdom.” 	 A te pati faka-Eleni i konei telā e ‵fuli ki te “poto” e fakauiga tonu eiloa ki “te fiafai mo te kausaki ki te poto.”


Some conclude that something in us lives on after we die. 	 E fakaiku aka ne nisi tino me e isi se mea i loto i a tatou telā e tumau i te ola māfai ko ‵mate tatou.


Jehovah, however, is a unique name, applying only to one Personage in all the universe. 	 A ko te igoa, Ieova, se igoa tu ‵kese telā e fakasino atu fua ki a ia tokotasi mai i mea katoa i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


by reporting serious wrongdoing? 	 e auala i te lipotiatuga o mea ‵se kae matagā?


What can an anxious person never do? 	 Se a te mea e se mafai o fai ne se tino manavase?


Doing so would be tantamount to acknowledging Satan as our god. 	 Te faiga penā e pelā eiloa me ko fai a Satani mo fai ‵tou atua.


Others demand to have freedom of speech, of choice, and of self-determination. 	 E ma‵nako malosi foki a nisi tino ki te saolotoga ke fai‵pati atu, ke fai a filifiliga, penā foki loa mo fakaikuga totino.


(Romans 1:20) Meditating appreciatively on such things strengthened his faith. 	 (Loma 1:20) A te mafaufau ‵loto faeloa ki mea konā ne fai ei ke malosi tena fakatuanaki.


(Zech. 6:14; ftn.) Likewise, the work and the love we show for Jehovah will never be forgotten. 	 (Saka. 6:14) E penā foki loa, a te galuega mo te alofa e fakaasi atu ne tatou mō Ieova ka se mafai o puli i a ia.


Although the Israelites provoked Jehovah, it was Moses who became embittered. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fakaitaita ne te kau Isalaelu a Ieova, kae ne kaitaua eiloa a Mose i ei.


Has 1 Thessalonians 5:3 been fulfilled? 	 E mata, ko oti ne fakataunu a te 1 Tesalonia 5:3?


There may be setbacks. 	 E mafai o isi ne fakalavelave.


No doubt there will be a great educational work under Kingdom supervision so that “the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea.”—Isaiah 11:9. 	 E seai se fakalotolotolua me ka isi se galuega sili ko te faiga o akoakoga mai lalo i te tausiga a te Malo ko te mea ke ‘‵fonu te laukele i te malamalama i uiga o Ieova, e pela mo te tai tela e fonu i te suatai.’—Isaia 11:9.


4, 5. (a) How did the psalmist feel about God’s way of ruling? (b) What does God’s “condescending” to help “the lowly one” mean? 	 4, 5. (a) E pefea a lagonaga o te faisalamo e uiga ki te auala e pule mai ei te Atua? (e) Se a te uiga o te “punou ifo” o te Atua ke fesoasoani atu ki “tino ma‵tiva”?


Do you agree? 	 E mata, e lotomalie koe ki ei?


What danger do we need to avoid? 	 Se a te mea fakamataku e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai ei?


Thus, consider: Would God have given humans such remarkable qualities, along with a seemingly limitless potential to develop and enhance them, if he meant for us to live only a few short years? 	 Tela la, ke mafau‵fau ki te mea tenei: E mata, ne tuku mai ne te Atua a uiga ‵gali konei ki tino, fakatasi mo nisi mea aka kolā e mafai o fai ne tatou e aunoa mo se gataga ki ei, kae e manako a ia ke ola fua tatou mō se fia fua o tausaga?


It was time for them to “shed forth light.”—Isaiah 60:1; Philippians 2:14, 15. 	 Tenā eiloa te lotou taimi ke ‘maina atu pelā mo te la.’—Isaia 60:1; Filipi 2:14, 15. 9, 10.


A husband can show his submission by following Jesus’ example. 	 E mafai o fakaasi atu ne se tagata avaga tena fakalogo mai i te tautali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu.


These might be likened to the pillars of a house that keep it standing. 	 E mafai o fai a mea konei e pelā mo pou o se fale kolā e taofi ne ia te fale.