Let Revelation 21:3, 4 answer: “I heard a loud voice from the throne say: ‘Look! 	 E tali mai te Fakaasiga 21:3, 4: “Ne lagona ne au a te leo lasi e faipati mai penei mai te nofogaaliki: ‘Ko ‵nofo nei mo tino te fale o te Atua!


He returned to nonexistence.—Genesis 2:17; 3:19. 	 Ne toe foki atu a ia ki te tulaga ko te sē ola.—Kenese 2:17; 3:19.


Prayers uttered at our meetings reflect the feelings of all in attendance. 	 E fakaata atu i ‵talo kolā ne fai atu i ‵tou fakatasiga a lagonaga ‵loto o tino katoa i konā.


(Jas. 1:25) Jehovah, who gave that perfect law, knows best the things humans need in order to be completely happy and satisfied. 	 (Iako. 1:25) A Ieova, telā ne tuku mai ne ia te tulafono ‵lei katoatoa, e iloa ne ia a toe mea ‵lei e manakogina ne tino ko te mea ke fia‵fia kae lotoma‵lie katoatoa i ei.


He gave them 48 cities along with the surrounding pasture grounds. 	 Ne tuku atu ne ia ki a latou a fa‵kai e 48 kae ne fa‵kai ola ‵lei.


(Ephesians 1:7) Furthermore, theirs is the wisdom that “the word of the Christ” brings to those who have faith. 	 (Efeso 1:7) E se gata i ei, e maua foki ne latou te poto telā e tuku atu ne “te muna a Keliso” ki tino kolā e fakatuanaki.


When it comes to human relationships, the advice found in the Bible has proved to be without equal. 	 Kafai e fai‵pati e uiga ki fesokotakiga o tino, ko oti ne fakatalitonu mai i fakatakitakiga kolā ne maua i te Tusi Tapu me e se ‵pau.


It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations. 	 E fakaaoga mō te faiga o akoakoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i te lalolagi kātoa, telā e fakalagolago ki meaalofa kolā e tuku atu mo te lotomalie.


I have been asked: ‘Was your wife a help to you in enduring all of this?’ 	 Ne fai mai se fesili ki a au, penei: ‘E mata, ne fai tau avaga mo fai se fesoasoani ki a koe ke kufaki i mea katoa konei?’


1, 2. What have God’s people experienced as a result of increased spiritual light from Jehovah? 	 1, 2. Ne a mea ko oti ne maua ne tino o te Atua ona ko te gasolo aka faeloa ki luga o te mainaga faka-te-agaga mai i a Ieova?


Jesus’ teaching stressed God’s rulership by means of the Kingdom 	 E fai ne Molimau a Ieova i fenua katoa a te Malo mo fai te lotou akoakoga fakavae


Indeed, much about how we develop remains unknown to man. 	 E tonu, e uke ‵ki a mea e se iloa ne tatou e uiga ki te faitega o tatou.


However, as stated at 2 Samuel 23:18, 19, he was the head of 30 warriors and was more distinguished than any of them. 	 Kae e pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai i te 2 Samuelu 23:18, 19, a ia ko te takitaki o sotia takutakua e toko 30 kae ne takutakua atu eiloa a ia i a latou katoa konā.


When asked which was the greatest commandment in the Law, Jesus answered: “Love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.” 	 I te taimi ne fesili atu ei e uiga ki te ‵toe tulafono sili i te Tulafono, ne tali mai a Iesu: “Alofa ki te Aliki tou Atua mo tou loto kātoa, mo tou agaga kātoa, mo tou mafaufau kātoa.”


(Ephesians 6:10) After giving that counsel, the apostle describes the spiritual provisions and the Christian qualities that enable us to come off victorious.—Ephesians 6:11-17. 	 (Efeso 6:10) Mai tua o ana pati polopoloki konā, ne fakamatala mai ne te apositolo a fesoasoani faka-te-agaga mo uiga faka-Kelisiano kolā e mafai o fai i ei ke manumalo tatou i te taua tenei.—Efeso 6:11-17.


The book is mentioned again at 2 Samuel 1:18 with reference to a poem called “The Bow”—a song of grief about King Saul of Israel and his son Jonathan. 	 E fakaasi mai foki a te tusi tenā i te 2 Samuelu 1:18 i te Tusi Paia, Samoa, e uiga loa ki se fakalagi e fakaigoa ki “Te Kausana”—se pese fanoanoa e uiga ki te tupu o Isalaelu ko Saulo mo tena tama ko Ionatana.


21 While many wives today may chafe at being in subjection, a wise woman will consider its advantages. 	 21 E ui eiloa kāti ka se fia‵fia a fāfine e tokouke i aso nei ki te manatu e uiga ki te fakalogo, ka mafaufau eiloa te fafine poto ki mea aogā mai ei.


As part of his answer, Jesus said: “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 24:3, 14. 	 I se vaega o tena tali, ne fai atu a Iesu: “A te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo, e fakamatala atu ki te lalolagi kātoa, mo fai te molimau ki tino katoa; ko oko mai ei te gataga.”—Mataio 24:3, 14.


In the last few years, I have felt heartbreak, depression, and grief. 	 I nai tausaga ko ‵teka atu, ne otia malosi toku loto, fanoanoa, kae loto mafatia.


8 Present-day Kingdom proclaimers have tools that were not available to Paul during his ministry. 	 8 Ne seki maua ne Paulo a mea faigaluega kolā ko maua ne tino talai o te Malo i aso nei, i te faiga o tena galuega.


Perhaps we have heard of faithful brothers who were killed by an earthquake, such as those in Haiti, or by some other natural disaster. 	 Kāti ne lagona ne tatou a tala e uiga ki ‵tou taina fakamaoni kolā ne ‵mate i se mafuie, e pelā mo te mea ne tupu i Haiti, io me ko nisi fakalavelave o te natula.


However, the trend in recent times is to eliminate the name of God from Bible translations and from other uses. 	 Kae se mea masani i taimi fakamuli nei ke ave keatea te igoa o te Atua mai i ‵fuliga o te Tusi Tapu e pelā foki mo tena fakaaogaga i nisi mea.


And he can continue the cycle of life through rebirth. 	 Kae e mafai o fakatumau ne ia te tamilosaga o te ola e auala i te ‵toe fanau mai.


STUDY ARTICLES FOR: APRIL 3-30, 2017 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA I A: APELILA 3-30, 2017


(John 10:16) What a privilege it is to share in this work, which brings true refreshment to others! 	 (Ioane 10:16) Ko oko eiloa i te taulia o tatou ke ‵kau atu ki te galuega tenei, telā e tuku atu ei a fakamalosiga ‵tonu ki nisi tino!


Yes, Jehovah gave Israel “the inheritance of the nations.” 	 E tonu, ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki tino Isalaelu “ke fai mō latou” te fenua.


If you have accepted the call to “come!” are you determined to say, “Come!”? 	 Kafai ko oti ne talia ne koe te ‵kamiga ke “vau!” e mata, e loto malosi koe ke fai atu foki, “Vau!”?


What connection is there between timing and our understanding of God’s purposes? 	 E pefea te tāua o taimi ki te ‵tou malamalama i fuafuaga a te Atua?


(James 4:13, 14) In such a situation, how necessary it would be to keep your senses completely! 	 (Iakopo 4:13, 14) I vaegā tulaga penei, e pefea te manakogina ke tausi faka‵lei tou mafaufau!


And he was making greater progress in Judaism than were many of his contemporaries. 	 Kae ne gasolo aka eiloa a ia o ‵lei atu i lō te tokoukega o nisi tino i tena kautupu.


6 When Jesus’ disciples received the commission to be his witnesses “to the most distant part of the earth,” they faced a difficult situation. 	 6 I te taimi ne maua ei ne soko o Iesu a te fakatonuga ke molimau atu ki “kapakapalagi o te lalolagi,” ne fakafesagai atu eiloa latou ki se tulaga faigata.


How did the Israelites show a lack of appreciation for the freedom that Jehovah gave them? 	 I te auala fea ne fakata‵mala ei te kau Isalaelu i te fakaasi atu o te loto fakafetai ki te saolotoga telā ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a latou?


God’s active force was at work on Jesus’ mind and heart, guiding his thinking and decisions. 	 Ne galue te ‵mana o te Atua i te mafaufau mo te loto o Iesu, takitaki ei ne ia ana mafaufauga mo ana fakaikuga.


Later in the same psalm, we read: “The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.” 	 Fakamuli ifo i te salamo foki eiloa tenā, e fai‵tau tatou: “A tino amio‵tonu ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka ‵nofo faeloa i ei ki te se gata mai.”


Even when we are older, we often feel the need to be comforted. 	 Kafai foki ko ma‵tua tatou, e ma‵nako faeloa tatou ki fakamafanafanaga.


Meanwhile, we face hatred, reproach, persecution, and death for our faith. 	 Kae i te vaitami nei, e fe‵paki eiloa tatou mo takalialiaga e uke, fakamasiasiga, fakasauāga, e pelā foki mo te mate ona ko te ‵tou fakatuanaki.


“Still, I could not turn my condition around,” she says. 	 “Kae ne seki mafai eiloa ne au o faka‵lei aka te tulaga tenā,” ko ana pati.


DIFFERENT LANGUAGES, DIFFERENT THINKING 	 E KESE‵KESE A ‵GANA, E KESE‵KESE A MAFAUFAUGA


6, 7. (a) What accounts for the difference in outlook between those who serve God and those who do not? (b) What will we consider? 	 6, 7. (a) Se a te ‵kese i te kilokiloga a tino kolā e tavini atu ki te Atua mo latou kolā e se fai penā? (e) Se a te mea ka mafau‵fau tatou ki ei?


When an elder needs to speak privately with a Christian sister, he does so in a public setting—such as at the Kingdom Hall. 	 Kafai e ‵tau o faipati se toeaina ki se tuagane Kelisiano, e ‵tau o fai penā i se koga telā e ‵nofo sāle ei a tino—e pelā mo te Kingdom Hall.


But Jesus reminded him: “Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father to supply me at this moment more than twelve legions of angels?” 	 Kae ne fakamasaua atu a Iesu ki a ia: “E se iloa ne koe me mafai ne au o fakatagi atu ki toku Tamana mō se fesoasoani, kae e uga fakavave mai ei ne ia ki a au ne sotia agelu e sili atu i te fitu sefululua afe?”


It was May 1910. 	 A te masina tenā ko Me, 1910.


Medical research has shown that your physical health is closely linked with your spiritual health—your spirituality or the lack of it. 	 E fai mai a tokita i olotou sukesukega me e sē mafai o ‵vae keatea a te malosi faka-te-foitino mai te malosi faka-te-agaga—e pokotia tou malosi faka-te-foitino i tou tulaga faka-te-agaga—me malosi io me ikai.


Can you deny that it happened? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakafiti ne koe te manatu me ne tupu eiloa te mea tenā?


10 The second example involved an incident that took place on Passover night 33 C.E. when a mob came to arrest Jesus. 	 10 Ne aofia i te lua o fakaakoakoga, se fakalavelave telā ne tupu i te po o te Paseka i te 33 T.A. i te taimi ne puke fakapagota ei a Iesu.


To learn more about God’s promise of a resurrection to life in a righteous new world, see chapter 7 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke tauloto ki mea e uke atu e uiga ki te tautoga a te Atua ki te toe‵tuga ki te ola i se lalolagi fou, ke onoono ki te mataupu e 7 o te tusi ko te Ne a Mea e Akoako ‵Tonu Mai i te Tusi Tapu? telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova. E malosi fakafia atu a Ieova i lō te mate


12 Other parallels can be noted between worship carried on by the calf-worshiping Israelites and that found in Christendom. 	 12 E mafai foki o lavea atu a nisi mea tai ‵pau e uiga ki tapuakiga a tino Isalaelu ki te pulumakau aulo mo mea kolā e fai ne Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se i aso nei.


Because they are convinced that a Bible-based faith can bring about great improvements in your life too. 	 Me e tali‵tonu katoatoa latou me e mafai foki ne te fakatuanaki telā e fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu o aumai a fakamanuiaga ki tou olaga.


Do you use “the sword of the spirit” in the ministry? 	 E mata, e fakaaogā ne koe te ‘pelu o te agaga’ i te galuega talai?


In what ways did Noah show great courage? 	 I auala fea ne fakaasi atu ei ne Noa te lasi o tena loto malosi?


Or am I thinking, “Since we do not know exactly when the end will come, I will not concern myself with it”?’ 	 Io me ko mafaufau au penei, “Ka se manavase au ki te gataga, me e se iloa tonu ne tatou te taimi telā ka oko mai ei te mea tenā”?’


(Ps. 37:1-11; Eccl. 8:12, 13; 12:13, 14) However, when problems occur with a spiritual brother or sister, the pain can be much deeper. 	 (Salamo 37:1-11; Failauga 8:12, 13; 12:13, 14) Kae kafai e ‵sae aka a fakalavelave i se taina io me se tuagane faka-te-agaga, e mafai o logo‵mae malosi tatou i ei.


Solomon also stated: “A wise son is the one that makes a father rejoice, and a stupid son is the grief of his mother.” 	 Ne fai mai foki a Solomona: “A te tamaliki poto e fakafiafia ne ia tena tamana, ka ko te tamaliki valea e aumai ne ia te fanoanoa ki tena matua.”


11 However, the joy that man felt is more than matched by the joy of those who are helped to emerge, step-by-step, from spiritual darkness into the light of truth. 	 11 Kae e sili atu te fia‵fia o tino kolā ne fesoasoani atu ki ei ke o‵mai malielie ki tua mai te pouliga faka-te-agaga ki te mainaga o te munatonu i lo te fiafia o te tagata kivi tenā.


From his own experience and from his study of God’s ways, what conclusion did David reach? 	 Mai mea kolā ne ‵tupu ki a ia e pelā foki mo tena sukesuke ki auala o te Atua, se a te mea ne fakaiku aka ne Tavita?


I am one newsman who knows that your organization is founded on love and a strong faith in the Creator.” 	 Au se tino tusitala telā e iloa ne au me e fakavae eiloa te otou fakapotopotoga ki te alofa mo te talitonu katoatoa ki te Māfuaga.”


Clearly, Jesus and his Father were pleased with the praise of the young boys. 	 E manino ‵lei i ei me ne fia‵fia eiloa Iesu mo tena Tamana ki vikiga mai tama‵liki.


“PERSUADED TO BELIEVE” 	 “TALITONU KI EI”


When will he be “hurled into the lake of fire”? 	 Ko te taimi fea ka “‵pei [ei a ia] ki loto i te lase ‵ka ulaula”?


Jesus then said: ‘Pay back Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God.’” 	 Fai atu ei a Iesu: ‘Toe ‵togi atu a mea a Kaisala ki a Kaisala, a ko mea a te Atua ki te Atua.’”


15 How can we imitate Paul? 	 15 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako tatou ki a Paulo?


While admitting that all periods of human history have felt the weight of wars and violence, he adds: “The twentieth century did not differ in kind, it differed in degree. 	 E tiga eiloa ne ‵tupu foki a taua mo amioga fakasauā mai te kamataga ke oko ki te taimi tenā, ne toe fai mai a ia: “E se ‵kese te luasefulu senitenali e uiga ki mea ne ‵tupu, kae e ‵kese ona ko te matagā atu o mea ne ‵tupu i ei.


(Genesis 3:16) He will want to treat her as a prized possession, never using his greater physical strength to hurt her. 	 (Kenese 3:16) Ka manako a ia o fakaakoi tena avaga e pelā me sena kope tāua, e aunoa mo te fakaaogāga o tena malosi ke fakalogo‵mae atu ki tou fafine.


He told the man: “Dust you are and to dust you will return.” 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki te tagata: “A koe ne faite mai te laukele kae ka toe foki eiloa koe ki te laukele.”


(Read Luke 21:20-22.) 	 (Faitau te Luka 21:20-22.)


This is to be expected. 	 E fakamoe‵moe eiloa me e ‵tau o tupu te mea tenei.


As we “put off every weight” and “run with endurance the race that is set before us,” let us “look intently at the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus.” 	 Kafai e “tiakina ne tatou a mea ‵mafa katoa” kae “‵tele tatou mo te loto fai ki mua ke maua te manumalo i te fakatau‵telega,” ke na “tumau te tou ‵kilo atu ki a Iesu, tela e fakavae ki ei te tou fakatuanaki.”


The Bible portrays her family as shepherd folk, not as traders who drove caravans of camels. 	 Ne fakaata mai tena kāiga i te Tusi Tapu e pelā me se kāiga tausi mamoe, e se ne tino faipisinisi kolā ne olo sāle atu i ka e faka‵tele ne kamela.


• What choice do children face, and how will the choice they make affect others? [Picture on page 28] 	 • Ne a filifiliga e fakafeagai mo tama‵liki, kae pokotia pefea a nisi tino i olotou filifiliga?


The index forbade the reading of vernacular translations of the Bible, including Brucioli’s. 	 I te taimi ne tuku atu ei ki a Iosua te tiute ke takitaki ne ia a tino Isalaelu, ne fai atu ki a ia: “Masaua ke faitau faeloa te tusi o te Tulafono [telā ne tusi ne Mose] i taimi e fai otou tapuakiga.


15 When will all these things occur? 	 15 Ka ‵tupu mafea a mea katoa konei?


Since they were not interested in lining their purses with the emperor’s gold or in furthering their careers in the church hierarchy, they were able to view matters more objectively, in the light of the Scriptures. 	 E fai penā me ne malamalama faka‵lei a tino konā i mea kolā e fai‵tau ne latou i te Tusi Tapu kae ne talia foki ne latou.


Settling the Issue 	 Te Faka‵leiga o te Kinauga


(Genesis 1:1) Without a doubt, the One who created the colossal energy machines we call stars can be described as “vigorous in power.”—Isaiah 40:26. 	 (Kenese 1:1) E aunoa mo te fakalotolotolua, a te Tino telā ne faite ne ia a mesini gaosi malosi sē fuafuagina i te ‵lasi kolā e fakaigoa ne tatou ki fetu, e fakamatala mai me “e se faka‵tau eiloa i te ma‵losi.”—Isaia 40:26.


Consider the way Jesus dealt with the apostles. 	 Mafaufau ki te auala ne saga atu ei a Iesu ki ana apositolo.


(Deuteronomy 8:3, 4) Joshua witnessed it all. 	 (Teutelonome 8:3, 4) Ne matea ne Iosua a mea katoa konei.


When a person narrowly escapes a disaster, people say, ‘It wasn’t his time,’ but when someone dies in a freak accident, they conclude, ‘His time has come’ or ‘It’s the will of God.’ 	 Kafai e sao amate atu se tino i se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei, e fai mai a tino, ‘E seki oko ki tena taimi tonu,’ kae kafai e mate se tino i se fakalavelave tupu fakafuasei, e fai mai latou, ‘Ko oko mai eiloa tena taimi tonu’ io me ‘Ko te loto eiloa o te Atua.’


As he looks up at the bright, starry heavens, he cannot help but think of God’s promise that his offspring will become as numerous as those luminaries. 	 I te taimi ne kilo aka ei a ia ki te mainaga o te lagi e ‵fonu i fetū, mafaufau ei a ia ki te tautoga a te Atua me ka fakatokouke tena fanau ke pelā mo fetū.


This will help us to walk in the fear of Jehovah by applying what we learn and to be zealous in the ministry. 	 Ka fesoasoani mai te mea tenei ke sa‵sale tatou i te ma‵taku ki a Ieova mai te fakagalue aka a mea kolā e tauloto ne tatou kae loto finafinau i te galuega talai.


(Matthew 1:25; 13:55, 56; Mark 6:3) We can conclude from this that Jesus’ immediate family consisted of his parents, four brothers, and at least two sisters. 	 (Mataio 1:25; 13:55, 56; Maleko 6:3) Ona ko te mea tenā, e mafai o fakaiku aka ne tatou me i kāiga ‵tonu o Iesu e aofia i ei ko ana mātua ana taina e toko fa mo ana tuagane e tokolua.


8 Did this attempt on Paul’s life frighten him and Barnabas into giving up? 	 8 E mata, ne fakamatakutaku atu a te taumafaiga ke tamate a Paulo ki a laua mo Panapa ke taofi aka te lā galuega talai?


Such ones keep on praising Jehovah discreetly at Christian meetings and in their public ministry. 	 E tumau a tino konā i te tavae atu mo te fakaeteete ki a Ieova i fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano mo te lotou galuega talai.


None of these things have anything to do with the resurrection of Jesus, which Easter purports to represent. 	 E seai eiloa se mea o mea konei e fetaui tonu mo te toetu o Iesu, telā e fai pelā me sui ne te Eseta.


When we come to know and love the true and living God, we are moved to serve him “with all [our] heart and all [our] soul.” 	 Kafai ko iloa kae a‵lofa tatou ki te Atua tonu kae ola, e fakamalosi mai ei ke tavini atu tatou ki a ia mo ‵tou “loto kātoa.”


Eusebius calculates that 300,000 residents from the province of Judea traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover of 70 C.E. The remaining casualties must have come from other parts of the empire. 	 Ne fakatautau aka ne Eusebius me e ‵tusa mo te toko 300,000 o tino mai Iutaia ne faima‵laga atu ki Ielusalema ke fakamanatu te Paseka i te 70 T.A. Kāti ne o‵mai a nisi tino kolā ne ‵mate atu i te fakalavelave tenā mai i nisi fa‵kai kolā ne pule atu ki ei te emupaea o Loma.


We make a similar choice when we dedicate ourselves to God. 	 E penā foki māfai ko oti ne fakaiku aka ke tuku atu tatou ki te Atua.


18 Bridling our tongue is a struggle. 	 18 A te taofiofi aka o ‵tou gutu se mea faigatā.


When tragedy strikes them or someone they love, they may feel like ancient Job, who said: “Man, born of woman, is short-lived and glutted with agitation.” 	 E ola katoa tatou i te olaga toetoe tenei, kae fonu i fakalavelave.”


They cherish their invitation to feed at Jehovah’s table, and they want to dress appropriately. 	 E fakatāua ne latou te lotou ‵kamiga ke ‵kai i te taipola a Ieova, kae e ma‵nako foki ke fai faka‵lei olotou gatu.


Despite all of this, has the United Nations organization, established in 1945, proved to be a government that is able to bring genuine and lasting world peace? 	 E ui eiloa a mea katoa konei, e mata, ko oti ne fai a Malo ‵Soko, telā ne fakatu i te 1945, e pelā me se malo telā e aumai ne ia te filemu tutumau ki te lalolagi?


A man relates his life experience in the short video From Prison to Prosperity at www.jw.org. 	 Se tagata e fakamatala a mea ne ‵tupu ki tena olaga i se vitio toetoe ko te From Prison to Prosperity i te www.jw.org.


• What proof is there that Jehovah preserves his people? 	 • Se a te fakamaoniga me e tausi ne Ieova ana tino?


We today may also have varying viewpoints on certain matters, so we do well to consider carefully how Paul explains that important principle.—Romans 15:4. 	 E kese‵kese foki a ‵tou kilokiloga e uiga ki nisi mea i aso nei, tela la, se mea ‵lei ke mafau‵fau ‵loto tatou ki te auala e fakamatala mai ei ne Paulo te akoakoga tāua tenā.—Loma 15:4.


Jesus answered: “My Kingdom is no part of this world.” 	 Ne tali atu a Iesu: “A toku Malo e sē se vaega o te lalolagi tenei.”


David also wrote: “You have examined my heart, you have made inspection by night . . . 	 Ne tusi mai foki Tavita: “E iloa ne koe toku loto. E asiasi mai koe ki au i te po.


Why can we trust the Bible record of David versus Goliath? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o tali‵tonu tatou ki te ‵tala o Tavita mo Koliata?


In Capernaum, the crowds were so moved by Jesus’ miracles of healing that they wanted to keep him there with them. 	 I Kapanaumi, ne ma‵nako te vaitino o taofi a Iesu ke ‵nofo mo latou ona ko faka‵leiga fakavavega kolā ne fai ne ia.


What approach has helped some Kingdom publishers to start Bible discussions in the house-to-house ministry? 	 Se a te auala ko oti ne aogā ki nisi tino talai o te Malo ke kamata ki ei a sau‵talaga faka-te-Tusi Tapu i te galuega talai mai fale ki fale?


(Luke 14:28) Especially is this true when a person is contemplating a move to a foreign country. 	 (Luka 14:28) E tonu eiloa te mea tenei māfai e mafaufau se tino o faimalaga atu ki se isi atufenua.


Jesus, who was “mild-tempered and lowly in heart,” is the “appointed heir of all things” and is therefore the principal Inheritor of the earth. 	 A Iesu telā e “filemu kae loto maulalo,” ne fakasopo aka ke “fai ma ia a mea katoa” tela la, ko ia foki ka fai mo Pule o te lalolagi.


(John 13:33) With that tender expression, Jesus addressed his apostles on the evening before his death. 	 (Ioane 13:33) Ne fakaaogā ne Iesu a te tugāpati fakaalofalofa tenā ki ana apositolo i te po mai mua o tena mate.


4 The disciple James likened the tongue to a fire. 	 4 Ne fakatusa ne te soko ko Iakopo a te alelo ki se afi.


12, 13. (a) How did Isaac follow the example of his father? (b) How did Jehovah bless Isaac’s peace-loving ways? 	 12, 13. (a) Ne tautali atu pefea a Isaako i te fakaakoakoga a tena tamana? (e) Ne fakamanuia pefea ne Ieova a auala alofa kae fakatupu filemu o Isaako?


Why Should the Bible Interest You? 3 	 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o Saga Tonu Atu Koe ki te Tusi Tapu? 3


What does it mean to have one’s perceptive powers trained? 	 Ko oko mai ei tatou ki te mea tāua i te mataupu tenei.


Consider Ethel, an elderly sister in a nursing home. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki a Ethel, se tuagane matua telā ko nofo i te fale e tausi ei a tino ma‵tua.


Young people search in vain for employment. 	 E se maua ne talavou a galuega ‵togi.


“By means of [Jesus] we have the release by ransom through the blood of that one, yes, the forgiveness of our trespasses.”—Eph. 1:7. 	 “Ko maua ne tatou a te saolotoga i te mate o Keliso, ko fakamagalo foki o‵tou agasala e pelā eiloa mo te lasi o te maumea o tena alofa tauanoa.”—Efeso 1:7.


The apostle Paul wrote: “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error.”—2 Timothy 3:16, Today’s English Version. 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Paulo: “Me i Tusitusiga Tapu katoa ne aumai mai te Atua, kae aoga ki te akoakoga o te mea tonu, ki te polopoloki, ki te fakatonu o te mea ‵se.”—2 Timoteo 3:16.


Yes, he ‘bought out the time’ to further his divine education.—Eph. 5:16. 	 E tonu, ne “fakaaoga faka‵lei” ne ia se taimi ke fakalauefa atu tena tauloto ki mea e uiga ki te Atua.—Efeso 5:16.


But when a fellow believer or a family member says or does something that hurts us deeply, we may be devastated. 	 Kae kafai ko fai mai ne se taina talitonu io me se tino o ‵tou kāiga se pati io me se mea telā ne logo‵mae malosi tatou i ei, e mafai loa o fanoa‵noa malosi tatou.


Jacob was determined to do everything in his power to obtain God’s blessing despite obstacles. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne Iakopo ke fai so se mea i tena malosi eiloa ke maua ei te fakamanuiaga a te Atua faitalia a mea faiga‵ta.


Yet, you know that the vital rain falls, watering the earth, sustaining plants, making life possible and pleasant. 	 Kae iloa ‵lei ne tatou te aogā o te vaiua me fakasiusiu i ei te laukele, fakaolaola ei a lakau kae e fai foki a tino ke ola i te fiafia.


Anyone promoting untrue teachings and the worship of false gods was to be ‘put to death for speaking of revolt against Jehovah.’ 	 So se tino telā e fakamalosi aka ne ia a akoakoga sē ‵tonu mo te tapuaki atu ki atua ‵se e ‵tau o ‘tamate me faifai muna ki a Ieova.’


3 The Bible gives two noteworthy reasons why Jesus used illustrations. 	 3 E tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a pogai tāua e lua ne fakaaogā ei ne Iesu a tala fakatusa.


[Box/Picture on page 16] 	 [Pokisi/Ata i te itulau e 12


NO ONE WILL EVER AGAIN SUFFER FROM HUNGER. 	 KA SĒ TOE AI LELE EILOA SE TINO E FIA KAI.


How can we benefit fully from any Scriptural discipline we may receive in the Christian congregation? 	 E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a mea aoga mai polopolokiga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā e maua ne tatou mai i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano?


Being Deaf Has Not Held Me Back From Teaching Others 	 Ne Seki Taofi Aka Au ne Toku ‵Tuli Mai te Akoako Atu ki Nisi Tino


The shepherd knows all about his sheep, and the sheep know and trust the shepherd. 	 E iloa ne te tausi mamoe a mea katoa e uiga ki ana mamoe, kae tali‵tonu foki a mamoe ki te lotou tausi mamoe.


The person making such an offering and his family would eat the meat of the sacrificed animal, perhaps in one of the temple’s dining rooms. 	 E ‵kai tasi a te tagata telā i a ia te taulaga fakatasi mo tena kāiga ki ‵kano o te manu telā ne ofo atu e pelā me se taulaga i se potu ‵kai e tasi o te faletapu.


4 The rulership of David’s son Solomon was initially so peaceful and prosperous that it could rightly foreshadow the future Millennial Reign of Christ Jesus. 	 4 Muamua la, ne gali kae manuia eiloa te pulega a te tama a Tavita ko Solomona telā ne fetaui eiloa ke fakaata faka‵lei mai i ei a te Pulega a Keliso Iesu i te Afe Tausaga i aso mai mua.


20 Do you view the older members of our Christian brotherhood as Jehovah views them? 	 20 E mata, e ‵pau tau kilokiloga ki tino ma‵tua i ‵tou kautaina Kelisiano e pelā mo te kilokiloga a Ieova ki a latou?


What question will we consider, and how will we do so? 	 Se a te fesili ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei, kae ka fai pefea ne tatou?


5 Imitating Jesus’ attitude, Christians are encouraged to be prepared to serve the needs of others with humility rather than wanting to please only themselves. 	 5 I te fakaakoako atu ki a Iesu, e fakamalosi atu ki Kelisiano ke loto ma‵lie latou o tavini atu ki nisi tino i te loto maulalo i lō te fia fakamalie aka fua ne latou olotou manakoga.


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So Paul urged his coworker Timothy to instruct them with mildness so that they might recover spiritually and get free from Satan’s snare. 	 Telā la, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki tena taugasoa ko Timoteo ke fakatonutonu atu latou i te loto maulalo ko te mea ke mafai o toe faka‵lei aka ei latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae fakasaoloto foki mai te malei a Satani.


▪ Andrew, who lives in England. 	 ▪ A Andrew, telā ne ola i Egelani.


She made steady spiritual progress and was baptized in 1957. 	 Ne gasolo eiloa tou fafine ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae ne papatiso i te 1957.


Parents sit with disfellowshipped child at meetings? 8/15 	 E mata, se mea ‵lei ke saga‵saga fakatasi a mātua mo tamaliki faka‵tea i fakatasiga? 8/15


They no longer walk in the way that pleases Jehovah. 	 Ko sē ola latou i te auala telā e fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova.


(Matthew 20:28; John 3:16; 1 John 2:1, 2) And far beyond human comprehension is the glorious and immortal spirit body that Jehovah fashioned for Jesus at his resurrection.—1 Peter 3:18. 	 (Mataio 20:28; Ioane 3:16; 1 Ioane 2:1, 2) Kae sili atu i te mea e malamalama i ei a tino, ko te foitino faka-te-agaga kae e se mafai o tamate telā ne fakatoka ne Ieova mō Iesu i tena toetuga.—1 Petelu 3:18.


What will help us not to give in to frustration? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke mo a ma kaitāua tatou?


Identified by Love 10. 	 (Galuega 10:34, 35) I lō te fai penā, e fai foki ne latou te “mea ‵lei ki tino katoa.”


When does association with an unbeliever become unwise? 	 Ko te taimi fea e mafai ei o sē ‵lei te fai taugasoa mo se tino sē talitonu?


Look out!” 	 Fakaeteete!”


Some may hold back because they feel inadequate, but remember that Jehovah gives holy spirit to those serving him, and it makes up for any lack we may have.—Jeremiah 1:6-8; 20:11. 	 Kāti ko fakatalave a nisi tino ona ko te mafaufau me e se lava te lotou malosi, kae masaua me e tuku mai ne Ieova te agaga tapu ki tino kolā e tavini atu ki a ia, kae e fesoasoani mai a ia i feitu kolā e vāi‵vāi ei tatou.—Ielemia 1:6-8; 20:11.


“Maintain Your Conduct Fine Among the Nations” 	 ‘E ‵Tau o ‵Lei Otou Amioga i Mua o Tino Pouliuli’


Shimron 	 Ekelona


BUT there is a need for caution. 	 KAE e manakogina ke fakaeteete.


Even the dress code of business and professional people does not always provide a reliable standard of what is appropriate for Christians. 	 Ke oko foki ki tino faipisinisi ko se fai sāle ne latou olotou teuga kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo te tulaga o Kelisiano.


Will Material Possessions Give Us Satisfaction? 	 E Mata, e Maua te Lotomalie Mai Kope o te Lalolagi?


With diligent effort, we can attain “the measure of stature that belongs to the fullness of the Christ” as we let God’s laws and principles train our conscience.—Eph. 4:13. 	 Mai te taumafai malosi, ko mafai ei o “katoatoa ‵lei [‵tou] ma‵tua ‵lei e pelā mo Keliso” māfai e talia ke akoako ‵tou loto lagona ki tulafono mo fakatakitakiga a te Atua.—Efe. 4:13.


His purpose cannot fail; victory is certain. 	 Ka taunu eiloa a tena fuafuaga, kae ka fakatakavale ne ia ana fili.


Paul lived in the brutal world of ancient Rome. 	 Ne nofo atu a Paulo i se lalolagi fakasauā o te kau Loma i aso mua.


What should we recognize regarding our approach to God? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o lavea ne tatou e uiga ki te ‵tou fesokotaki atu ki te Atua?


With much prayer and effort, I gradually brought my speech under control. 	 Mai te ‵talo mo taumafaiga e uke ne fai, ne mafai ei o pule katoatoa atu au ki te faipati ki pati ma‵sei.


Since 2008 we have enjoyed the study edition of The Watchtower, which is written primarily for Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Talu mai te 2008, ne maua ne tatou a te lōmiga mō sukesukega ko Te Faleleoleo Maluga, telā ne tusi eiloa mō Molimau a Ieova.


Hence, Jesus told them: “I know your deeds, and your labor and endurance, and that you cannot bear bad men, and that you put those to the test who say they are apostles, but they are not, and you found them liars. 	 E iloa foki ne au me se mafai o fakasaoloto ne koe a tino amio ma‵sei, ko oti foki ne tofotofo ne koe a latou kolā e fai mai me ne apositolo, kae e se ne apositolo, kae ne maua ake foki ne koe me ne tino ‵loi fua.


How does that complete change in relationship occur? 	 E tupu pefea te ‵fuliga katoatoa tenā i te lotou fesokotakiga mo te Atua?


In a French Bible, a comment on this verse says that the word “meek” “has a far wider meaning than is apparent in translations; it includes the unfortunate, those afflicted or persecuted for Yahweh’s sake, humble hearts that are submissive to God.” 	 I se Tusi Tapu Falani, e fai mai se fakamatalaga fakaopoopo ki te fuaiupu tenei me i te pati “loto malalo” e “isi sena fakauigaga tai lasi atu i lō mea e ‵sae mai i ‵fuliga o te Tusi Tapu; e aofia i ei a tino fakaa‵lofa, puapuagā io me fakasauāgina mō te igoa o Iāuē, ko tino loto mau‵lalo kolā e faka‵logo ki te Atua.”


He later explained why his attitude had changed. 	 Fakamuli ne fakamatala mai ne ia te pogai ne ‵fuli ei tena kilokiloga.


‘DO NOT FORGET WHAT YOUR EYES HAVE SEEN’ 	 ‘KE SĒ PULI I A KOE A MEA NE LAVEA NE KOE’


The apostle Paul commended the brothers in Corinth for the respectful obedience they showed toward the direction that was given by the visiting elder, Titus. 	 Ne fakamālō atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki taina i Kolinito mō te lotou faka‵logo mo te āva ki fakatakitakiga ne tuku atu ne te toeaina asiasi, ko Tito.


15 Some of God’s people who have been attacked by demons have found refuge in Jehovah by calling his name out loud. 	 15 A nisi tino o te Atua kolā ne taua atu ki ei a temoni ko oti ne faka‵lafi atu ki a Ieova mai te paka‵laga atu ki tena igoa.


12 Read Romans 8:35-37. 	 12 Faitau te Loma 8:35-37.


Gloria and I love Bethel life. 	 Ne fia‵fia eiloa a māua mo Gloria ki te olaga i te Peteli.


The discussion was triggered by an article that appeared that day in the Polish daily Dziennik Zachodni. 	 Ne sau‵tala latou ki ei ona ko te mataupu telā ne sae mai i loto i te nusipepa mai Polani ko te Dziennik Zachodni.


(Genesis 21:2, 5) Yet, Abraham did not grow weary and return to the city from which he had come. 	 (Kenese 21:2, 5) Ne seki ‵fiu a Apelaamo kae ne seki toe foki atu ki te fa‵kai ne vau ei a ia.


(Rom. 12:17-19) We can have our say in our heart while in bed. 	 (Loma 12:17-19) E mafai o fakaasi atu ‵tou lagonaga e uiga ki te mea tenā e auala i se ‵talo a koi tuai o ‵moe tatou.


10 Hannah, a beloved wife of Elkanah, faced a particular trial. 	 10 A Hana, se avaga pele a Elekana, ne fepaki mo se tofotofoga.


Furthermore, “an allowance was constantly given him [Jehoiachin] from the king, daily as due, all the days of his life.”—2 Kings 24:11, 15; 25:27-30. 	 E se gata i ei, “I aso takitasi o tena olaga, e maua faeloa ne ia se tupe mo ‵togi sāle a mea e manako a ia ki ei.”—2 Tupu 24:11, 15; 25:27-30.


What is brotherly love? 	 Se a te uiga o te alofa fakataina?


7 Think of this comparison. 	 7 Mafaufau ki te fakatusaga tenei.


(Mark 7:22, 23) But “condescend” can also carry the sense of coming down to the level of one socially lower or descending from one’s rank or dignity in dealings with an inferior. 	 (Maleko 7:22, 23) Kae e mafai foki o fakauiga te pati “punou ifo” ki te fanaifo ki lalo ke ‵pau mo te tulaga o se tino malalo io me ko te fakamalalo ifo mai i se tulaga maluga māfai ko fesokotaki atu ki se tino malalo.


Though still imperfect, we have willingly come under the authority of Jehovah and Jesus. 	 Faitalia me koi sē ‵lei katoatoa tatou, ne loto fia‵fia eiloa tatou o ‵nofo mai lalo i te pulega a Ieova mo Iesu.


(Gen. 1:1-3) By that same holy spirit, Jehovah qualified Bezalel for special work on the tabernacle, empowered Samson to perform deeds requiring outstanding strength, and enabled Peter to walk on water. 	 (Kenese 1:1-3) E auala foki i te agaga tenā, ne fai ei ne Ieova ke mafai o fai ne Pesaleli se galuega fakapito ki te faleie tapu, ne fakamalosi aka ei a Samasoni ke fai ne ia a mea kolā e manakogina i ei se malosi lasi, kae fai ei ke mafai ne Petelu o sasale i luga i te vai.


For example, it states that “a calm heart is the life of the fleshly organism.” 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e fai mai i ei me “kafai e tokagamalie tou mafaufau kae ka malosi foki tou foitino.”


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Why was Paul prepared to make a defense of his belief in the resurrection? 	 Kaia ne toka ei a Paulo o ‵pulu tena talitonuga e uiga ki te toetu?


“The Secret Person of the Heart” 	 “Te Tino se Lavea ko te Loto”


22:3, 4, 9—When do the three calls to the marriage feast go out? 	 22:3, 4, 9—Ne fai atu anafea a ‵kamiga e tolu ki te ‵kaiga o te fakaipoipoga?


The resulting emotional stress might in time drain your strength. 	 A vaegā lagonaga penā e mafai ei o fakavāivāi ei koe.


28 Life Story—Leaving Things Behind to Follow the Master 	 28 Tala Tonu—Ko Fulitua ki Nisi Mea ke Tautali Atu i te Matai


They wait in line at the store or at the gasoline station. 	 E faka‵tali sāle latou i te sitoa, io me ke ‵togi olotou penitini.


The matter of Daniel’s praying three times a day was public knowledge. 	 A te faiga o ‵talo a Tanielu fakatolu i te aso se mea telā ne iloa ne tino katoa.


I showed them Galatians 5:22 and 23, where love, mildness, self-control, and peace are mentioned. 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne au ki a latou a te Kalatia 5:22 mo te 23, telā e taku mai i ei a te uiga ko te alofa, te loto maulalo, te loto pulea mo te filemu.


You, the one saying ‘Do not commit adultery,’ do you commit adultery? 	 Ne fai mai koe me sē ‵tau se tino o mulilua, ka ko koe e mulilua.


Conditions within the city rapidly deteriorated as rival Jewish factions struggled for control. 	 Ne taua atu a nai potukau Iutaia ke fakafilemu aka, kae se mea vave eiloa o masei ‵ki a te tulaga o mea e fai i loto i te fa‵kai.


Elders share in various teaching programs, such as at assemblies and conventions. 	 E ‵kau atu foki a toeaina ki polokalame kese‵kese i te faiga o akoakoga, e pelā mo fono i te fenua mo fono i te atufenua.


Similarly, effort is required to keep from being swept away by the spirit of Satan’s world. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e manakogina eiloa a taumafaiga e uke ke faka‵mao tatou keatea mai te ‵miti ne te agaga o te lalolagi a Satani.


God’s Son is the ideal King because he is kind, firm for what is right, and powerful enough to help people. 	 A te Tama a te Atua ko te ‵toe Tupu ‵lei me i a ia e atafai, e ‵piki ‵mau ki te mea tonu, kae maua ne ia te ‵mana ke fesoasoani atu ki tino.


Can You Trust Religion Regarding War? 5 	 E Mafai o Talitonu Koe ki Lotu e Uiga ki TAUA? 5


PRAYER and Bible study are essential features of true worship. 	 E FAI eiloa a ‵talo mo sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu mo fai ne vaega tāua o te tapuakiga tonu.


The Truth and God’s Son 	 Te Munatonu mo te Tama a te Atua


Mary, Jesus’ mother, was an excellent servant of God. 	 A Malia, te mātua o Iesu, se tavini aogā ‵ki a te Atua.


2 Just think! 	 2 Ke mafaufau la!


Are you seeking Jehovah through Bible study and fervent prayer? 	 19. Ne a fesili kolā e fai ei ke mafaufau faka‵lei se tino e mafai o ‵sili ifo ne tatou ki a tatou eiloa? 20.


19 As this system of things goes “from bad to worse,” we can expect to face increasingly greater difficulties. 	 19 I taimi e gasolo ei a te olaga tenei “mai te masei o na ma‵sei atu eiloa,” e fakamoe‵moe tatou ke fe‵paki mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta e uke atu.


While we will miss our dear Brother Barr, we rejoice with him in his receiving the gift of immortality—a privilege he looked forward to and often spoke about. 	 E tiga eiloa ka fakamisimisi tatou ki te galo atu o te taina ko Barr, e fia‵fia eiloa tatou me ko maua ne ia te meaalofa ko te ola telā e se mafai o toe mate—se tauliaga telā ne olioli kae faipati faeloa a ia ki ei.


Give an example. 	 Tuku mai se fakaakoakoga


(Read 1 Corinthians 10:6-10.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Kolinito 10:6-10.)


And that we should avoid harboring resentment toward even those who mistreat us is clear from Jesus’ words: “Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you.”—Matt. 5:44. 	 E manino ‵lei a pati a Iesu ke mo a ma ita fakamoemoe ki tino kolā ne fai ne latou a faifaiga sē ‵lei ki a tatou, i ana pati konei: “Ke tumau koutou i te a‵lofa ki otou fili kae ‵talo mō latou kolā e fakasaua atu ki a koutou.”—Mataio 5:44.


(Ps. 56:1) Have you ever felt oppressed by “mortal man”? 	 (Salamo 56:1) E mata, ko oti ne fakasauā atu ou “fili” ki a koe?


It is vital to have clearly in mind what we want to accomplish and why. 	 Se mea tāua ke maina ‵lei tatou i mea kolā e ma‵nako tatou o fai mo te pogai e fai ei penā.


I felt as if a big weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. 	 Ne fai eiloa pelā me ne amo kea‵tea se amoga ‵mafa mai oku tuauma.


However, to gain accurate knowledge of God’s personality, each individual needs to open God’s Word, the Bible, and examine it for himself. 	 Kae ko te mauaga o te poto tonu e uiga ki te Atua, e manakogina ke ‵suke a tino taki tokotasi ki te Muna a te Atua ko te Tusi Tapu kae sukesuke faka‵lei ki ei.


What, then, did the two trees symbolize? 	 Se a la te mea e fakauiga ki ei a lakau e lua?


The wrath was expressed when Jerusalem and its temple were destroyed by Roman armies in 70 C.E. That “tribulation” was greater than anything Jerusalem had ever experienced. 	 Ne fakaoko atu te kaitaua tenā i te taimi ne fakaseai ei a Ielusalema mo tena faletapu ne te kautau Loma i te 70 T.A. Ne sili atu te “fakalavelave” tenā i lō so se mea ne tupu i Ielusalema.


The Jews, though, persecute Jesus for doing this on the Sabbath. 	 Kae ne ‵losi atu a tino Iutaia me ne fai ne ia te mea tenā i te Sapati.


English essayist Francis Bacon wrote that for those without true friends, “the world is but a wilderness.” 	 Ne tusi mai te tino Peletania poto ko Francis Bacon me i tino kolā e seai ne olotou taugasoa ‵tonu, e fai eiloa “e pelā me ne tino ko ‵galo i loto i se togavao.”


9 Did the king learn a lesson from this experience? 	 9 E mata, ne tauloto ne te tupu se akoakoga tāua mai te mea tenei ne tupu?


Whether he did so or not, he certainly kept his promise, ensuring the safety and survival of all aboard the ark. 	 Faitalia me ne fai ne ia penā io me ikai, ne tausi eiloa a ia ki tena tautoga, me ka faka‵sao a latou katoa kolā i loto i te vaka.


(Proverbs 17:27) If you cannot steer an unproductive conversation back on track, you could say: “I need to think about what you’ve said and talk with you later.” 	 (Faataoto 17:27) Kafai e se mafai o toe faka‵tonu faka‵lei se sau‵talaga, e mafai ne koe o fai atu: “E ‵tau o toe mafaufau au ki au pati ko oti ne fai kae ka toe faipati fakamuli atu au ki a koe.”


While there is some benefit in silently reviewing what you are going to say, many find it more helpful to rehearse their presentation out loud. 	 E tiga eiloa e aogā te mafaufau ifo ki au pati ka fai, e iloa ne nisi tino me sili atu te aogā ke fakaakoako olotou pati fakatomua i se leo maluga.


(Ps. 110:3) Yes, Jehovah holds in high esteem youths who are willing to serve him. 	 (Salamo 110:3) Ao, e fakatāua malosi ne Ieova a talavou kolā e lotoma‵lie o tavini atu ki a ia.


Finding Joy Despite Obstacles 	 Ke Maua te Fia‵fia Faitalia a Fakalavelave e Fe‵paki mo Tatou


‘Rejoice in Your Youth’ 	 “Ke Fakafiafia Otou Olaga i a Koutou Koi ‵Tupu Aka”


(Read 1 Kings 3:7-14.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Tupu 3:7-14.)


Sometimes this too is because of war and its aftermath. 	 I nisi taimi e māfua sāle mai te fakalavelave tenei i taua mo mea kolā e iku mai i ei.


Do not allow a generous host to sway you. 	 Ke mo a ma talia ne koe te kaimalie o te tino talimalo ke faka‵se ne ia koe.


Noah’s Log—Does It Have Meaning for Us? 	 Te Tala o Noa—E Mata, e Isi Sena Aogā ki a Tatou?


For he has said: ‘I will by no means leave you nor by any means forsake you.’”—Heb. 13:5. 	 Me ne muna mai te Atua, ‘E se tiakina lele eiloa ne au koutou, e se tuku tiaki lele eiloa ne au a koutou.’ ”—Epelu 13:5.


(Verse 31; Leviticus 19:18) Love of God and love of neighbor are really inseparable. 	 (Fuaiupu e 31; Levitiko 19:18) A te alofa ki te Atua mo te alofa ki tuakoi e ‵soko tasi eiloa.


HOW DOES PSALM 147 HELP YOU TO . . . 	 E FESOASOANI ATU PEFEA TE SALAMO 147 KE . . .


She was, in fact, a woman of remarkable courage and faith. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne fai eiloa a ia mo fai se fafine telā ne fakaofoofogia i tena loto malosi mo te fakatuanaki.


Roberto also felt that he needed God’s spirit but for different reasons. 	 Ne mafaufau foki a Roberto me e ‵tau o maua ne ia te agaga tapu o te Atua kae mō nisi pogai aka foki.


But in the book of Job, of the 15th century B.C.E., we read that the Creator is “suspending the earth upon nothing.”—Job 26:7. 	 Kae i te tusi o Iopu, i te 15 senitenali T.L.M, e faitau ne tatou me “e seai se mea e fakatautau i ei te lalolagi” telā ne faite ne ‵tou Mafuaga.—Iopu 26:7.


How can parents raise their children in the discipline of Jehovah? 	 E mafai pefea o puti aka ne mātua a olotou tamaliki i polopolokiga mai i a Ieova?


It is refreshing to see spiritual men “reaching out for an office of overseer” with joy and a humble desire to slave for Jehovah and their fellow believers. 	 Fai otou galuega e sē mo te manatu fua ke maua te ‵togi kae mai te loto lagona o tavini atu mo te fakamaoni.


Notice how he began his discourse. 	 Ke onoono ki te auala ne kamata ei tena faipatiga.


All are subject to it. It is always fatal. And it is passed on to all children. 	 E mata, e mafai o faka‵lei aka a te fakalavelave tenā?


The preaching work helps me to try to stay humble; it gives me an opportunity to rely on Jehovah and on my brothers and sisters.” 	 A te galuega talai e fesoasoani mai ke taumafai au o loto maulalo; e tuku mai ki a au se avanoaga ke fakalagolago atu ki a Ieova pelā foki mo oku taina mo tuagane.”


Brook says: “Despite the obstacles that we pioneers face, we live a satisfying life. 	 Ne fai mai a Brook, penei: “Faitalia a fakalavelave kolā e fe‵paki mo paenia, kae e maua eiloa ne matou se olaga fakamalie loto.


Instead, they had to carry Jesus’ words in their minds and hearts. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne ‵tau o puke ‵mau latou ki pati a Iesu i olotou mafaufau mo loto.


18 Keys to Family Happiness—Inculcate Moral Values in Your Children 	 (Epelu 1:9) E fakaasi mai i mataupu konei a te auala e mafai ei o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a ia.


It is a personal plea to a friend. 	 Ne fai eiloa pelā me se fakamolemole totino ki se taugasoa.


If he does not understand a certain illustration used in the book, explain it or use an alternative. 	 Kafai e se malamalama a ia i se tala fakatusa telā ne fakaaogā i te tusi, ke fakamatala atu io me fakaaogā se isi tala fakatusa.


It is one thing to force someone to commit a bad act, but it is another thing to get him to want to commit such an act. 	 Se mea masei ke faimalō ne koe se tino ke fai ne ia se amioga masei, kae e sili atu i te masei māfai e fakamalosi aka ne koe te manakoga o te tino ke fai ne ia se amioga matagā.


Every day we are faced with many of them. 	 E fai ne tatou a mea konā i aso katoa.


What recent reports say: In 2004 an estimated 863 million people on earth were undernourished, 7 million more than in 2003.—United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. 	 Mea kolā e taku mai i lipoti ‵fou: I te 2004, e nofo pelā ki te 863 miliona o tino i te lalolagi e fia‵kai, e silia atu i te 7 miliona i lō te 2003.—United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.


12 What else do we learn from the experience of the psalmist? 	 12 Ne a foki a nisi mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te tala o te faisalamo?


These signified peace with Jehovah. 	 E fakasino atu eiloa ki te mauaga o se tulaga filemu mo Ieova.


(Rom. 1:16; 3:20-24) In chapter 12, Paul explains that Christians should show their gratitude by a life of self-sacrifice. 	 (Loma 1:16; 3:20-24) I te mataupu e 12, ne fakamatala mai ne Paulo me e ‵tau mo Kelisiano o fakaasi atu te lotou loto fia‵fia e auala i se olaga telā e fakaasi atu ei te alofa sē fakapito.


“DO NOT LET YOUR HAND REST” 	 “KE MO A EILOA MA MĀNAVA TOU LIMA”


(Acts 1:6-11) Near Damascus, Jesus appeared to Saul “as if to one born prematurely”—as though he had already been raised to spirit life. 	 (Galuega 1:6-11) I tafa o Tamaseko, ne fakasae atu ei a Iesu ki a Saulo, e pelā me se tino ‘ne tō moto vave mai’—kae ne fai i ei e pelā me ko oti ne toetu aka a Saulo ki te olaga faka-te-agaga.


Where can you find it? 	 E maua ne koe i fea?


10, 11. (a) How are children brought up in the “mental-regulating of Jehovah”? (b) Why do many Christian parents deserve commendation? 	 10, 11. (a) E puti aka pefea a tama‵liki i “akoakoga faka-Kelisiano” a Ieova? (e) Kaia e ‵tau ei o maua ne mātua Kelisiano e tokouke a pati fakamālō?


What evidence of Jehovah’s dignity and splendor do we see in the heavens? 	 Ne a fakamaoniga o te ‵malu mo te ‵lei o Ieova kolā e lavea atu ne tatou i te lagi?


Indeed, “Solomon’s wisdom was vaster than the wisdom of all the Orientals and than all the wisdom of Egypt.”—1 Ki. 4:29-32. 	 E tonu, “A Solomona e poto atu i tagata ‵poto mai te saegala io me ko tagata ‵poto o Aikupito.”—1 Tupu. 4:29-32.


(Romans 10:10; see the box on page 22.) 	 (Loma 10:10; ke onoono ki te pokisi i te itulau e 20.)


Now, when it comes to the greatest body of knowledge—the knowledge of Jehovah God—we have even greater cause for keeping humble. 	 Tela la, kafai ko mafau‵fau tatou ki te iloaga telā e uke a mea e aofia i ei—ko te iloaga e uiga ki a Ieova te Atua—ko maua i ei ne tatou se pogai tāua ke tumau faeloa i te loto maulalo.


Pray for Wisdom 	 ‵Talo mō te Poto


• How does the commandment against covetousness protect us? 	 • E puipui pefea tatou ne te tulafono e uiga ki te kaimanako?


Why should we not get downhearted about our imperfections, and what help does Jehovah provide? 	 Kafai e fai ne tatou a mea ‵se, kaia e se ‵tau ei o loto vāi‵vai tatou, kae e fesoasoani mai pefea a Ieova ki a tatou māfai e fai ne tatou se mea ‵se?


Besides loving God and neighbor, true Christians love one another. 	 I tafa o te lotou a‵lofa ki te Atua mo tuakoi, e fakatau a‵lofa eiloa a Kelisiano ‵tonu i a latou eiloa.


As a result of the clear information presented, Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world saw the need to maintain strict neutrality in the affairs of the warring nations. 	 Ona ko te manino o te fakamatalaga i ei, ne lavea ei ne Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa a te tāua o te sē ‵kau atu ki se feitu i kinauga a atufenua kolā ko fakatau taua.


He was “all things to everyone.” 	 Ne “pule katoatoa atu te Atua ki ana mea katoa.”


I have a clear conscience. 	 E ‵ma eiloa toku loto lagona.


16 Throughout the centuries since his resurrection, Jesus has faithfully supervised the activities of the Christian congregation over which he has been ruling as King. 	 16 I te fia o senitenali talu mai tena toetuga, ne tausi eiloa mo te fakamaoni ne Iesu a galuega a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano telā ne pule atu a ia ki ei e pelā me ko te Tupu.


10 All of us need commendation, whether we are discouraged or not. 	 10 E ma‵nako tatou katoa ki pati fakamālō, faitalia me loto vāi‵vai tatou io me ikai.


“Put Off Every Weight” 	 Ke “Tiakina ne Tatou a Mea ‵Mafa Katoa”


Some have been reassigned to the field. 	 Nisi ko oti ne olo o talai i tua.


We would have the girls play the part of a Witness answering questions. 	 E fai ne māua a mā tamaliki ke fai pelā me ne Molimau kolā e tali ne laua a fesili.


(1 Samuel 15:17) When we are truly humble, we will strive to apply the Bible’s wise advice: “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding.”—Proverbs 3:5, 6. 	 (1 Samuelu 15:17) Kafai e loto mau‵lalo tatou, ka taumafai eiloa tatou o fakagalue a te fakatakitakiga poto mai i te Tusi Tapu: “Talitonu ki te Aliki [Ieova] mo tou loto kātoa. Sa fakalagolago lele eiloa ki tou iloa.”—Faataoto 3:5, 6.


22:2-51. How beautifully David’s song portrays Jehovah as the true God, worthy of our implicit trust! 	 22:2-51. Ko tupoloki eiloa i te gali o te pese a Tavita i te fakaasimaiga o Ieova e pelā me ko te Atua tonu, telā e ‵tau o tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki ei!


As their descendants, we too are free moral agents. 	 E pelā me ne tino ne ‵tupu mai i a lāua, e maua foki ne tatou te saolotoga ke fai a filifiliga.


(Gal. 6:7) In time, Solomon reaped sad fruitage from ignoring God’s direction. 	 (Kalatia 6:7) Fakamuli ifo, ne tau ei ne Solomona a fuataga ma‵sei o tena sē fakalogo ki fakatonuga a te Atua.


In the meantime, she has been pioneering for five years. 	 I te taimi nei, ko oti eiloa ne paenia tou fafine mō tausaga e lima.


For example, when teaching his disciples to be humble instead of proud and competitive, he found a variety of ways to repeat the same principle. 	 E pelā mo ana akoakoga ke maua ne ana soko te loto maulalo i lō te fakamata‵mata mo te fakatau‵fai, ne fakaaogā ne ia a auala kese‵kese ke akoako atu ei te akoakoga fakavae e tasi fua tenā.


16 Learn From God’s Word—How Can You Recognize True Worship? 	 ITULAU 19 • PESE: 39, 76 Oketopa 17-23, 2011


Why do we share David’s sentiments recorded at Psalm 133:1? 	 Kaia e ‵pau ei ‵tou lagonaga mo lagonaga o Tavita kolā ne tusi ki lalo i te Salamo 133:1?


But to experience that liberation, you need to “know the truth.” 	 Kae ke maua te fakasaolotoga tenā, e ‵tau mo koe o “iloa . . . te munatonu.”


Laura, a sister in her late 20’s, has been serving abroad for over four years. 	 A Laura, se tuagane telā ko fano ki te 30 o ana tausaga, kae ko oti ne galue i se isi fenua i tausaga e silia atu i te fa.


9 What about today? 	 9 Kae e a i aso nei?


Having photos of your marriage mate and children around the workplace will serve as a visual reminder to you and to others that you have priorities. 	 Kafai e isi ne ata o tau avaga mo au tamaliki e nofo mo koe i te koga galue, e fai a te mea tenā e pelā me se fakamasauaga ki a koe mo nisi tino me e fakamuamua ne koe tou kāiga.


[Box on page 11] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 10]


(John 13:34, 35; Rom. 5:6-8) So rather than write off any friendship with that one or tend to avoid him, ask yourself: ‘Is my brother doing something that is clearly wrong Scripturally? 	 (Ioa. 13:34, 35; Loma 5:6-8) Tela la, i lō te fakagata atu o so se va fakataugasoa mo te tino tenā io me ‵kalo keatea mai i a ia, fesili ifo: ‘E mata, e fai ne se taina se mea telā e ‵teke tonu atu ki te Tusi Tapu?


17 The day of one’s baptism is a time for genuine rejoicing. 	 17 A te aso o te papatisoga o se tino, se taimi o te fiafia tonu.


The apostle Peter observed: “Jehovah . . . does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9) And the apostle Paul stated that God’s “will is that all sorts of men should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.”—1 Timothy 2:4. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu: me “se manako a [Ieova] ke malaia se tino” kae e manako ke “sala‵mo . . . a tino” katoa. (2 Petelu 3:9) Kae ne fai mai te apositolo ko Paulo me i te Atua “e manako . . . ke ola tino katoa, ka ke iloa foki ne latou te munatonu.”—1 Timoteo 2:4.


13 We can show kindness to newcomers from a foreign background by warmly greeting them at the Kingdom Hall. 	 13 E mafai foki o fakaasi atu ne tatou te uiga talimālō ki tino ‵fou mai nisi fenua e auala i te fakatalofa faka‵lei atu ki a latou i ‵tou Fale Tapuaki.


It was as if he had killed the priest who had helped him. 	 E pelā eiloa me ne tamate ne ia te faitaulaga telā ne fesoasoani atu ki a ia.


This change in personality intrigued me, so I listened to him when he talked to me about God’s promise of a paradise earth. 	 Ne fakamalosi mai ki a au a te ‵fuliga o ana uiga, tenā ne fakalogologo ei au ki a ia i te taimi ne faipati mai ei ki a au e uiga ki te tautoga a te Atua ki se lalolagi palataiso.


(Heb. 12:1) His point was that we must avoid needless pursuits, needless weights, that will tire us out. 	 (Epelu 12:1) E faka‵mafa mai ne ia me e ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai fakamoemoega sē aoga, amoga sē aoga, kolā ka fai ei ke fi‵ta tatou.


Rather, let the circumstances and the ability of the student determine the number of paragraphs you discuss during each study session. 	 I lō te fai penā, ke na fakaiku aka a te aofaki o palakalafa e ‵tau o sau‵tala ki ei i akoga takitasi e ‵tusa mo fakanofonofoga mo te atamai o te tino akoga.


You want to know doctrinal truth, as opposed to religious errors, such as the Trinity or hellfire. 	 E fia iloa ne koe a akoakoga ‵tonu kolā e ‵kese mai i akoakoga ‵se fakalotu, e pelā mo te Tolutasi io me ko te afi i seoli.


For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”—Matthew 6:19-21. 	 Me ko te koga telā e tuku i ei otou koloa, e iai foki mo tou loto i konā.”—Mataio 6:19-21.


(James 1:14, 15) Thus, if we do not want to fall into the grievous sins that Jesus described, we must root out and keep out of our heart any tendencies toward such things. 	 (Iakopo 1:14, 15) Tela la, kafai e se ma‵nako tatou ke fai a agasala matagā kolā ne fakamatala mai ne Iesu, e ‵tau o ave katoatoa keatea so se manakoga masei penā mai i ‵tou loto.


9 To the extent that we continue to work in earnest, we will be blessed—as a people and as individuals. 	 9 Ko te lasi o te galuega e fai ne tatou, ka fakamanuiagina eiloa tatou—e pelā me se potukau kae pelā foki me ne tino taki tokotasi.


That complete equipment from God must, therefore, include up-to-date knowledge of God’s Word. 	 E manakogina ke fakafou aka faeloa a te malosi o meatau konā mai te Atua ki te iloaga tonu mai te Muna a te Atua.


Let us examine why some are skeptical about the garden of Eden and see whether their reasons are sound. 	 Ke na iloilo aka ne tatou a te pogai e se tali‵tonu ei a nisi tino e uiga ki te fatoaga o Etena kae onoono aka me e ‵lei olotou manatu konā io me ikai.


(Acts 28:31) Thus, Jehovah can view these as righteous in the sense that he did Abraham. 	 (Galuega 28:31) Tela la, e mafai o kilo atu a Ieova ki a latou e pelā me e amio‵tonu e pelā mo Apelaamo.


He preached to rich and poor, Pharisees and Samaritans, even tax collectors and sinners. 	 Ne talai atu a ia ki tino mau‵mea mo tino ma‵tiva, ki te kau Falesaio mo tino Samalia, ke oko foki ki tino ‵tae lafoga mo tino agasala.


She “was good in discretion,” but her husband Nabal “was harsh and bad in his practices.” 	 A ia“se fafine . . . poto,” a ko Napalu, tena avaga, “se tino kaitaua gofie fua, kae masei.”


“Give people tasks that are within their capabilities. 	 “Ke tuku atu a galuega ki tino kolā e isi ne atamai o latou i ei.


It also helps keep our spiritual armor intact.—Read Ephesians 6:14-17. 	 E fesoasoani mai foki ke puipui faka‵lei ‵tou gatu tau faka-te-agaga.—Faitau te Efeso 6:14-17.


5 If we are spiritually-minded, however, we will constantly be aware that although Jehovah is not a fault-finding God, he does know when we act on bad thoughts and desires. 	 5 Kafai e ‵saga atu tatou ki mea faka-te-agaga, e se mafai o puli i a tatou me faitalia eiloa e se fai a Ieova e pelā me se Atua telā e mataonoono ki mea ‵se, e iloa ne ia māfai e maua ne tatou a mafaufauga mo manakoga ma‵sei.


What the Passing of Time Has Shown 	 Mea Kolā ne Lavea Atu i te ‵Tekaatuga o Taimi


19, 20. (a) Why do God’s people have no reason to be fearful as the present system nears its end? (b) What remarkable insight did Jehovah give to his people in the decades leading up to 1914? 	 19, 20. (a) Kaia e se ‵tau ei o ma‵taku a tino o te Atua i te pili mai o te gataga o te olaga tenei? (e) Ne a mainaga fakaofoofogia ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki ana tino i te fia sefulu tausaga mai mua o te 1914?


However, his servant saw nothing. 	 Kae ne seai se mea ne lavea ne tena tavini.


Recall that he said: “Miserable man that I am!” 	 Ke masaua ana pati: “Ko seai la se tino malaia penei mo au!”


Why should we do so? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fai tatou penā?


Parents must then make sure that it is discussed. 	 Kae e ‵tau eiloa o fakataunu ne te mātua a te mea tenā.


[The examples] were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have come. 	 [A fakaakoakoga konei] ne tusi ki lalo mo fai se fakailoaga ke fakaeteete tatou kolā ko ‵nofo i taimi o te gataga o te olaga tenei.


How can we overcome barriers that may hinder us from being hospitable? 	 E mafai pefea o manumalo tatou i mea faiga‵ta kolā e mafai o taofi aka ei tatou mai te fakaasi atu te uiga talimalo?


Would it continue to help Christians to search into the deep things of God? 	 E mata, e tumau eiloa a te agaga i te fesoasoani atu ki Kelisiano ke malamalama i fuafuaga ‵loto a te Atua?


No written law code identifies God’s people today. 	 E seai se tulafono tusia e iloa ei a tino o te Atua i aso nei.


If that happens, Christians need to display the fruitage of the spirit, an aspect of which is love. 	 Kafai e tupu te mea tenā, e ‵tau o fakaasi atu ne Kelisiano a fuataga o te agaga, kae tasi mai i ei ko te alofa.


Adam and Eve no doubt felt the same. 	 Tenā eiloa te lagonaga ne maua ne Atamu mo Eva.


Have You Dedicated Yourself to Jehovah? 	 E Mata, Ko Oti ne Fai Tau Tukuatuga ki a Ieova?


See the brochure A Book for All People, page 28, published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ke onoono ki te tusi ko te A Book for All People, itulau e 28, telā ne ‵lomi ne Molimau a Ieova.


It says that the soul can be killed or destroyed, totally ceasing to exist. 	 E fai mai i ei me i te tagata (soul) e mafai o tamate io me fakaseai, ko te mea ke se toe ola eiloa a ia.


“Life does not result from the things [a man] possesses.” 	 “Faitalia te uke o mea [a se tagata] kae e se maua ne ia mai i ei a te ola.”


Is Our Eye Simple? 	 E Mata, e Kilo‵kilo Atu Faeloa Tatou ki Mea ‵Lei?


In a similar way, Jehovah’s Witnesses usually refer to the New Testament as the Christian Greek Scriptures. 	 I se auala foki penā, e masani o fakasino atu a Molimau a Ieova ki te Feagaiga Fou e pelā me ko te Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Eleni.


(Matt. 11:18, 19) But possessions and entertainment were like seasoning or condiments in his life, not the meat of it. 	 (Mataio 11:18, 19) Kae ko kope mo fakafiafiaga ne fai fua pelā mo mea e fakamanogi gali ei te meakai kae e se ko te ‵toe mea tāua ki a ia.


Are you putting this book to good use? [Picture on page 27] 	 E mata, e fakaaogā faka‵lei ne koe te tusi tenei?


With regard to prayer, what is one parallel between the temple in Jerusalem and the spiritual temple? 	 E uiga ki te faiga o ‵talo, se a te mea telā e ‵pau ei te faletapu i Ielusalema mo te faletapu faka-te-agaga?


How is the resurrection central to Jehovah’s purpose? 	 E fai pefea te toetu mo fai se fakavae o fuafuaga a Ieova?


Such a conclusion makes sense. 	 E fetaui ‵lei te vaegā fakaikuga tenā.


(Gen. 2:18, Byington) Jehovah is also fully aware of the joy possible within the bonds of matrimony.—Read Proverbs 5:15-18. 	 (Kenese 2:18, Byington) E iloa ‵lei foki ne Ieova te fiafia telā e mafai o maua i loto i te avaga.—Faitau te Faataoto 5:15-18.


We are able to “go on perceiving what the will of Jehovah is” and then follow through by a course of obedience. 	 Ko mafai ei o iloa ne tatou “me se a te mea e loto ki ei te Aliki” ko tau‵tali atu ei tatou i ei mo te faka‵logo.


(Ps. 89:14; 119:128) In contrast, despite his allegation that Jehovah’s sovereignty is deficient, Satan has been unable to produce a world wherein justice always prevails. 	 (Sala. 89:14; 119:128) E ‵kese mai i ei, faitalia a ‵losiga me e masei te pulega sili a Ieova, ne seki mafai lele eiloa ne Satani o tuku mai se lalolagi telā e tumau i ei a te fai mea tonu.


Even more—one in three—suffer from some form of malnutrition.” 	 E se gata i ei—se tokotasi mai i te tokotolu—e logo‵mae i te masaki telā e māfua mai i te seai ne mea‵kai.”


When you see and hear about such things taking place day after day, how do you feel? 	 Kafai e lavea kae lagona ne koe a mea penā e ‵tupu i aso katoa, e pefea ou lagonaga ki ei?


Some wonder, ‘Why did God not stamp out evil immediately by simply destroying Satan and the other rebels and starting over again?’ 	 Kāti ka mafau‵fau a nisi tino penei, ‘Kaia ne seki na fakaseai fakavave atu ei ne te Atua a mea matagā mai te fakaseaiatuga o Satani mo nisi tino ‵teke kae toe fai se kamataga fou?’


(Genesis 4:5-8) As for taking revenge, the Bible states: “Return evil for evil to no one. 	 (Kenese 4:5-8) E pelā mo te taui ma sui, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Sa taui atu te masei ki te masei, kae pukemau te mea ‵lei i mata o tino katoa.


7 Time and again, “the word of our God” encourages us to think and act on the basis of principles. 	 7 E fakamalosi mai faeloa “te muna a te ‵tou Atua” ke mafau‵fau kae gasue‵sue tatou e ‵tusa mo fakatakitakiga.


You, though, are not to be that way. 	 Kae ke se penā koutou, ko te tino telā e sili i a koutou, ke fai a ia pelā mo se tino tafa foliki, ko te tino telā e kai, io me ko tino telā e pule, ke fai a ia pelā me se tavini.


I listened to heavy-metal music, drank excessively, and occasionally took drugs. 	 Ne fakalogologo au ki pese ma‵sei, inu malosi, kae fakaaoga sāle foki ne au a vailakau tapu i nisi taimi.


I have come to call, not righteous persons, but sinners to repentance.’”—Luke 5:27-32. 	 Au ne seki vau o kalaga ki tino amiotonu, ka ko tino agasala ke salamo ki olotou agasala.’ ”—Luka 5:27-32.


(Gen. 21:14-21; 22:2) And as noted, the firstborn’s right was transferred from Reuben to Joseph. 	 Kae e pelā mo te mea ne lavea atu, ne tuku atu foki te tulaga toekimua o Leupena ki a Iosefa.


For example, in the 20th century alone, more than 150 million people were killed in wars, revolutions, and other civil disorders, according to one source. 	 E pelā mo te 20 senitenali fua tenei, ne fai mai se tino e tokotasi me e sili atu i te toko 150 miliona o tino ne tamate i taua, kinauga fakapolitiki, mo nisi faifaiga kese‵kese kae sē tokagamalie a tino.


How can we walk with Jehovah? 	 E mafai pefea o sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo Ieova?


(Revelation 4:11) Although he does not need us to build his confidence or to motivate him, when we praise Jehovah for his awesomeness and his loving-kindness, he draws close to us and we develop a relationship with him. 	 (Fakaasiga 4:11) E ui eiloa e se manako a Ieova ki ‵tou fesoasoani ke ati aka ei tena loto talitonu io me fakamalosi atu ki a ia, kafai e avatu ne tatou a tavaega ki a Ieova ona ko tena tulaga sē fuafuagina mo tena alofa atafai, e fakapilipili mai eiloa a ia ki a tatou kae ati aka ei ne tatou se vā fealofani pili mo ia.


Sadly, some parents are quick to tell their children what they expect from them but rarely commend them for the effort they put forth in being respectful and obedient. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me e fakatonu fakavave atu a nisi mātua ki olotou tama‵liki ke fai te mea e ma‵nako a latou ki ei, kae faigatā eiloa o fakamālō atu ki a latou mō olotou taumafaiga ke faka‵logo kae āva foki.


In this article, we will answer the first two questions. 	 I te mataupu tenei, ka tali aka ei ne tatou a fesili muamua e lua.


I increasingly realized that the Kingdom was my only hope for the future. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ei ne au me i te Malo ko toku fakamoemoega fua e tasi mō aso mai mua.


17 Does this mean that it is always wrong to make a sworn oath? 	 17 E mata, e fakauiga i ei me e ‵se faeloa ma fai se tautoga?


A different member of the family may answer the door, and that could lead to a Scriptural discussion. 	 E mafai o ‵tala mai ne te suā tino o te kāiga te mataloa, kae e mafai ei o iku atu ki se sau‵talaga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


It was as Paul had foretold: “I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among you and will not treat the flock with tenderness, and from among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” 	 E tonu eiloa a mea kolā ne ‵valo mai ne Paulo: “I toku iloa, kafai e teka au keatea mo koutou, e uke a luko ka o‵mai o fakatasi mo koutou. Kae ka ‵fulu faka‵ma ne latou a te lafu. Ka oko mai foki a te taimi tela ka isi ne tino mai i a koutou ka faipati ki te muna loi, o takitaki a tino talitonu ke tau‵tali i a latou.”


(Revelation 7:9-14; 2 Peter 3:13) There Jehovah will fully satisfy the righteous desires of all his people. 	 (Fakaasiga 7:9-14; 2 Petelu 3:13) Tela la, ka fakataunu katoatoa i ei ne Ieova a manakoga amio‵tonu o ana tino katoa.


The Bible record tells us that he ‘ripped apart his garment and his sleeveless coat and pulled out some of the hair of his head and of his beard and kept sitting stunned until the evening.’ 	 E fai mai a te tala i te Tusi Tapu me ne ‘saesae ne ia ona gatu i te fanoanoa, ne unu foki ne ia ona laulu mo tena talafa, kae sagasaga ifo ki lalo mo te fanoanoa lasi kae tagi fanoanoa ke oko eiloa ki te afiafi.’


(Genesis 22:17, 18) The Law covenant made with fleshly Israel disclosed Jehovah’s purpose to have “a kingdom of priests.” 	 (Kenese 22: 17,18) E fakaasi mai i te feagaiga telā ne fai mo tino Isalaelu a te fuafuaga a Ieova ke fai se malo o “faitaulaga.”


(Eph. 6:15) We are better prepared ‘to be gentle toward all, keeping ourselves restrained under evil.’—2 Tim. 2:24. 	 (Efeso 6:15) Ko toka ‵lei eiloa tatou ke ‘a‵lofa ki tino katoa, kae ke kufaki i amioga ma‵sei.’—2 Timoteo 2:24.


She spoke with her parents about it, and together they decided that María Isabel would try to think of a plan to distribute the invitations at school. 	 Ne fai‵pati tou fafine mo ana mātua e uiga ki ei, kae ne fakaiku aka ne latou ke taumafai a Maria Isabel o mafaufau ki se aofaga e tufa atu ei a pepa ‵kami i te akoga.


Job’s loyalty withstood the test. 	 Ne tumau eiloa te alofa fakamaoni o Iopu faitalia te tofotofoga.


Do we stay away from those who hide what they are? 	 E mata, e ‵kalo keatea tatou mai tino kolā e ‵funa ne latou olotou uiga ‵tonu?


For example, he spoke about his own death, foretelling how he would die, where he would die, and at whose hands he would die. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne faipati mai a ia e uiga ki tona mate, te auala ka mate ei a ia, te koga ka mate a ia i ei, mo tino kolā ka tamate ne latou a ia.


How appropriate, then, that Jesus set an example of showing sympathy for the bereaved by sincerely shedding tears even though he was about to raise Lazarus. 	 Se mea ‵lei me ne fai ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga i te fakaasiatuga o lagonaga a‵lofa ki tino fanoa‵noa mai te ma‵ligi o ana loimata faitalia me ko pili o fakatu aka ne ia a Lasalo.


Furthermore, we can always ask for more faith, and Jehovah loves to give us what we need.—Luke 17:5; James 1:17. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o akai atu faeloa tatou mō te fakatuanaki, kae e tuku mai eiloa ne Ieova mo te alofa a mea e ma‵nako tatou ki ei.—Luka 17:5; Iakopo 1:17.


Ida and Filip 	 Ida mo Filip


For example, it must not be allowed to dwell on material that is designed to excite or arouse illicit passions and desires. 	 E pelā mo te sē ‵kilo atu faeloa ki mea faka-te-foitino kolā e mafai o faka‵tupu aka i ei a manakoga ma‵sei.


Learning From Difficult Experiences 	 Ke Tauloto Mai Mea Faiga‵ta ne ‵Tupu


In the second article, we will consider various ways that we can show appreciation for the privilege of belonging to Jehovah as his people. 	 I te mataupu i te lua, ka sau‵tala tatou ki nisi auala kolā e mafai o fakaasi atu ne tatou te loto fakafetai mō te tauliaga ke fai mo ana tino.


The harvest season began in that year. 	 Ne kamata a te ‵tau e ‵kati ei a saito i te tausaga tenā.


In so doing, we will demonstrate our appreciation for our heavenly Shepherds, Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. 	 I te fai penā, ka fakaasi atu ei ne tatou te ‵tou loto fakafetai ki ‵tou Tausi Mamoe i te lagi, ko Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso.


Further, Christians have faced grave health problems or serious family crises. 	 E sē gata i ei, ne ma‵saki malosi a nisi Kelisiano io me ne fe‵paki olotou kāiga mo fakalavelave faiga‵ta.


What should be the determining factor in our response? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o fakamalosi mai ki te auala e ‵saga atu ei tatou ki ei?


EXPLOSION OF BIBLE TRANSLATION 	 ‵FULIGA E UKE O TE TUSI TAPU


15. What symbolic resurrection occurred in 1919? 15 Judah needed Jehovah’s help to escape from captivity in Babylon. 	 15 Ne manako a Iuta ki te fesoasoani o Ieova ke fakasaoloto ei latou mai i te ‵nofo fakapagota i Papelonia.


But the thought of having a romantic interest in them was out of the question for this man of integrity. 	 Kae ne seki fiafai eiloa te tagata fakamaoni tenei ki a latou.


The Bible is different. 	 E se penā loa te Tusi Tapu.


(Revelation 12:12, 17) Satan also attacks any who support that “seed.” 	 (Fakaasiga 12:12, 17) E taua atu foki a Satani ki so se tino telā e ‵lago atu ki te “fanau” tenei.


“He took the blind man by the hand, brought him outside the village, and, having spit upon his eyes, he laid his hands upon him and began to ask him: ‘Do you see anything?’ 	 “Ne puke atu a Iesu ki te lima o te tino kivi kae takitaki atu ki tua o te fa‵kai. I te otiga ne savale atu ki mata o te tino kivi, fakaeke atu ei a ona lima ki luga i a ia kae fai atu penei, ‘E matea ne koe se mea?’


(Acts 15:36-41) In time, the apparent breach was healed, for Mark was with Paul in Rome, and the apostle spoke favorably of him. 	 (Galuega 15:36-41) E se taumate ne toe faka‵lei aka te fakalavelave tenā me ne ‵nofo atu a Maleko mo Paulo i Loma, kae ne tavae malosi atu ei ne te apositolo a Maleko.


Six years later the pain in my heart is still there. 	 I te ono tausaga mai tua ifo, koi logo‵mae eiloa toku loto.


I have my own religion” or, “I am not interested” merely because it seems the easiest way to end the conversation. 	 E isi eiloa saku talitonuga” io me, “Au e se fiafia” me e tenā eiloa te ‵toe auala faigofie ke fakagata aka ei se sautalaga.


Jesus said to him: “One thing is missing about you: Go, sell what things you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, and come be my follower.” 	 Ne fai atu penei a Iesu ki tou tagata: “E tasi te mea e ‵tau o fai ne koe. Fano o ‵togi atu au mea katoa kae tufa atu a tupe ki tino ma‵tiva, kae ka maua ne koe a te koloa i te lagi; ko vau ei koe o tautali mai i a au.”


We also discreetly preached to other prisoners, some of whom later became Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ne talai atu foki matou mo te poto ki nisi pagota, kae ne fai fakamuli a nisi o latou mo fai ne Molimau a Ieova.


For what purpose? 	 Kaia?


(Eph. 5:1) Jehovah provides an excellent example of punctuality. 	 (Efeso 5:1) E tuku mai ne Ieova se fakaakoakoga ‵lei o te fakamaoni ki te taimi.


In what ways was David a good shepherd? 	 I auala fea ne fai ei a Tavita mo fai se tausi mamoe ‵lei?


3 Among such beloved older servants of God are members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, current and former traveling overseers, zealous pioneers, and mature Kingdom publishers—brothers and sisters who serve faithfully in our congregations. 	 3 E aofia i tavini ma‵tua kae fagasele konā a te Atua ko tino o te Potukau Pule o Molimau a Ieova, toeaina āsiāsi i aso mua mo aso nei, paenia loto finafinau, mo tino talai ma‵tua o te Malo—ko taina mo tuagane kolā e tavini atu mo te fakamaoni i ‵tou fakapotopotoga.


▪ According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, there are some “10,000 distinct religions worldwide.” 	 ▪ E ‵tusa mo pati i te World Christian Encyclopedia, e nofo pelā ki se “10,000 o lotu kese‵kese i te lalolagi kātoa.”


During 2014, the new moon nearest the vernal (spring) equinox will be on March 30, at 8:45 p.m. (20:45), Jerusalem time. 	 I te 2014, a te masina fou telā e pili malosi ki te aso e ‵pau ei te leva o te ao mo te po e pakū ki a Mati 30, i te kuata ki te 9 i te po (20:45), i te taimi o lelusalema.


A key to success: Put your new family first. 	 Se auala ke iku manuia: Ke fakamuamua a tou kāiga fou.


What the Bible teaches: Armageddon is not a haphazard destroyer of communities. 	 Te mea telā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu: E se tamate valevale a tino i Amaketo.


(Acts 14:17) Yes, Jehovah sees to it that the earth produces plenty of food, and few things make us happier than a good meal. 	 (Galu. 14:17) Ao, e fakamautinoa aka ne Ieova me e fua mai ne te lalolagi a mea‵kai e uke, kae e aofia eiloa a te kai i nai mea kolā e fakafiafia ei tatou.


In that way your faith will enable you to withstand what might be like the winds of false teachings.—Jer. 17:5-8. 	 I te auala tenā, ka mafai ei ne tou fakatuanaki o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke ‵teke atu ki akoakoga ‵se.—Iele. 17:5-8.


(Prov. 3:5, 6) When we open our minds and hearts as we read the Bible and literature provided by Jehovah’s organization, we get a glimpse of the long-term results of our actions and can act accordingly. 	 (Faata. 3:5, 6) Kafai e ‵tala ‵tou mafaufau mo loto māfai e fai‵tau tatou ki te Tusi Tapu mo tusi kolā ne fakatoka mai ne te fakapotopotoga a Ieova, ka fakaataata ne tatou a ikuga o ‵tou faifaiga kae gasuesue e ‵tusa mo te mea tenā.


“In order that we should no longer be babes, tossed about as by waves and carried hither and thither by every wind of teaching by means of the trickery of men, by means of cunning in contriving error.” 	 Ko te mea ke “se toe mafai tatou o fai mo tama‵liki e peipei ne galu, io me agina foki ne matagi o akoakoga a tino fai togafiti, kolā e takitaki ‵se ne latou a tino i olotou togafiti ma‵sei e maua.”


An employee may work under an abusive manager. 	 Kāti ko galue se tino mai lalo i se menetia amio fakasauā.


9 But how does a person know that he has the heavenly calling, that he has, in fact, received this special token? 	 9 Kae e iloa pefea ne se tino me e maua tonu eiloa ne ia te kalagaga faka-te-lagi, telā ko te agaga tapu?


What about the second development, the restoration? 	 Kae e a te ‵toe faka‵fokiatuga?


If he borrowed my cell phone or tablet, would I be embarrassed by what he saw there?’ 	 Kafai ne puke ne ia taku telefoni io me se tablet, e mata, au ka mā ona ko mea kolā e lavea ne Iesu i loto i ei?’


They looked forward to living in the homes that they built and eating the fruitage of trees that they planted. 	 Ne olioli eiloa latou ke ‵nofo atu i fale kolā e faite ne latou kae ‵kai i fuataga o lakau kolā ne ‵toki ne latou.


Still, violent crime of all sorts is rampant in that city, and the homicide rate remains about 10 per 100,000 inhabitants. 	 Kae koi lauiloa eiloa a vaegā amioga fakasaua katoa i te fa‵kai tenā, kae ko te aofaki o tino kolā ne tamate e nofo ki te 10 tino mai te 100,000 o tino i te fa‵kai.


WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH? 	 SE A TE MEA E AKOAKO MAI I TE TUSI TAPU?


Jehovah supplies as much of his spirit as we need, according to our circumstances. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Ieova tena agaga e ‵tusa mo ‵tou manakoga mo ‵tou fakanofonofoga.


They are morally blind because they put more emphasis on the gold of the temple than on the spiritual value of that place of worship. 	 Ne ‵kivi olotou mata e uiga ki olotou amioga me ne sili atu te fakatāua ne latou o aulo i te faletapu i lō te fakatāua ne latou te koga tapuaki tenā i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


In this connection, consider a principle that underlies one of the laws given to ancient Israel. 	 I te feitu tenei, mafaufau ki se fakatakitakiga telā e fakamalosi ne ia se tulafono e tasi telā ne tuku atu ki tino Isalaelu i aso mua.


15 Despite a Christian upbringing, however, some children later leave the truth or are disfellowshipped, causing the family heartache. 	 15 Kae faitalia te putiakaga ki akoakoga Kelisiano, e tiaki ne nisi tama‵liki a te munatonu io me faka‵tea, telā e iku atu ei ki te logo‵mae o te kāiga.


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“Without an Illustration He Would Not Speak to Them” 	 ‘Ne Fakaaogā Faeloa ne ia a Tala Fakatusa ke Akoako Atu ki Tino’


David was not uncertain about the way in which to walk. 	 Ne seki fakalotolotolua a Tavita e uiga ki te auala e ‵tau o sasale atu a ia i ei.


And the best news of all is the good news of God’s Kingdom. 	 Kae ko te ‵toe tala gali eiloa ko te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo o te Atua.


Of what are we assured if we have a full share in today’s spiritual harvest work? 	 Se a te mea ne fakatalitonu mai ki a tatou māfai e fai ei ne tatou a te galuega ko te katigā saito faka-te-agaga i aso nei?


A little extra rest can go a long way. 	 E aogā ‵ki a tamā malologa e fai sāle.


(Rev. 1:10, 11) The vision of a throne in its position in heaven follows. 	 (Fakaasiga 1:10, 11) Ne ‵soko atu ki ei ko te fakaasiga e uiga ki te tulaga o te nofogaaliki i te lagi.


(Luke 11:13) By keeping up with the direction the slave class provides through Bible-based publications as well as at meetings, assemblies, and conventions, we will be nourished with spiritual “food at the proper time.” 	 (Luka 11:13) Mai te taumafai ke iloa katoa a mea e uiga ki te takitakiga a te potukau ko te tavini telā e tuku mai e auala i tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo fakatasiga, tamā fono, mo fono ‵lasi, ka ‵kai eiloa tatou ki “mea‵kai [faka-te-agaga] i te taimi tonu.”


(Daniel 2:44; 2 Peter 3:13) For this we are reproached and persecuted, but we count ourselves happy to suffer for the name of Christ.—1 Peter 4:14. 	 (Tanielu 2:44; 2 Petelu 3:13) Ona ko te mea tenei, e muna maseigina kae fakasauāgina tatou, kae e fia‵fia eiloa tatou ke logo‵mae mō te igoa o Keliso.—1 Petelu 4:14.


HOW WOULD YOU ANSWER? 	 KA TALI AKA PEFEA NE KOE?


Sadly, they are willing to behave in a dishonest way to achieve those goals. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me e loto fia‵fia eiloa latou o fai a mea i auala sē fakamaoni ke fakataunu olotou fakamoemoega.


In the Law, what limitation did Jehovah put on the use of blood? 	 Ne a fakataputapuga ne tuku atu ne Ieova i te Tulafono e uiga ki te fakaaogāga o te toto?


Suddenly, he sees his father as determined and firm in protecting his family. 	 E fatoā lavea atu ne ia te loto toa o tena tamana i te puipuiga o tena kāiga.


According to Romans 1:20, what can clearly be seen by means of the visible creation, and why? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Loma 1:20, se a te mea e lavea faka‵lei atu e auala i mea ne faite, kae kaia?


How have Jumpei and Nao coped financially? 	 Ne mafai pefea ne Jumpei mo Nao o kufaki i mea tau tupe?


What continues to be the main goal of God’s enemies? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega tumau o fili o te Atua telā e taumafai malosi latou ki ei?


What hope do good people have for the future? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega e maua ne tino ‵lei mō aso mai mua?


• Concerning what did Jesus speak to Nicodemus? 	 • Se a te mea ne fakasino atu ki ei a Iesu i ana pati ki a Nikotemo?


(Psalm 119:76-78) When Jehovah puts such ones to shame, this results in the exposure of their evil ways and in the sanctification of his holy name. 	 (Salamo 119:76-78) Kafai ko fakamasiasi ne Ieova a tino konei, ka iku atu i ei ki te fakaasi faka‵sauatuga o olotou amioga ma‵sei mo te fakamalugaga o tena igoa tapu.


(Rom. 4:20) God’s enemies—Satan and those under his influence—are trying to stop the work that Jesus assigned to His followers, including us. 	 (Loma 4:20) A fili o te Atua—ko Satani mo latou kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i tena pulega—e taumafai faeloa o fakagata te galuega telā ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki Ana soko, e aofia i ei tatou.


4 Who Really Rules the World? 	 4 Ne a Mea e ‵Tau o Tauloto ne Tama‵liki e Uiga ki te Atua?


6 “It is necessary for us to pay more than the usual attention to the things heard by us,” wrote Paul, “that we may never drift away.” 	 6 “Ko ‵tau ei mo tatou o puke ‵mautakitaki ki mea ‵tonu ko oti ne lagona ne tatou,” ne tusi mai a Paulo, “ko te mea ke mo a ma olo tatou keatea mai i ei.”


10 Paul referred to another public service when he wrote: “Even if I am being poured out like a drink offering upon the sacrifice and public service to which faith has led you, I am glad and I rejoice with all of you.” 	 10 Ne fakasino atu a Paulo ki te suā taviniga mō tino katoa i te taimi ne tusi mai penei a ia: “Kafai e fakamaligi toku toto e pela mo se taulaga e ofo atu ki te Atua ona ko te otou fakatuanaki, e fiafia eiloa au ki ei, kae ke fia‵fia fakatasi foki tatou i toku fiafia.”


(Rom. 8:24, 25) A strong hope in God’s promises will help you to endure. 	 (Loma 8:24, 25) Ka fesoasoani atu a te malosi o tou fakamoemoega ki tautoga a te Atua ke kufaki koe.


Thousands have left home and family to take up missionary service in lands where they have had to adapt to new languages and cultures. 	 E lau i afe a tino kolā ko oti ne tiakina ne latou olotou fale mo olotou kāiga ke ga‵lue pelā me ne misionale i fenua kolā e ‵tau ei o tau‵loto latou ki ‵gana ‵fou mo tū mo aganū ‵kese.


Contrary to what the Devil claims, we give our love to Jehovah voluntarily and unconditionally. 	 E ‵kese mai i ‵losiga a te Tiapolo, e a‵lofa tatou ki a Ieova mai i ‵tou loto kae katoatoa foki.


Maturity, therefore, is synonymous with excellence, completeness, even perfection.—Isaiah 18:5; Matthew 5:45-48; James 1:4. 	 Tela la, e tai ‵pau a te matua mo te ‵toe mea ‵lei, palele katoatoa, ke oko foki loa ki te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa.—Isaia 18:5; Mataio 5:45-48; Iakopo 1:4.


Rather than rely on what others say, why not take a few minutes to investigate the subject for yourself? 	 I lō te talitonu fua ki manatu o tino, kaia e se sukesuke aka ei koe ki te mataupu tenei?


Submission to the Father Brings Benefits to the Son 	 E Maua ne te Tama a Mea Aoga Mai i te Fakalogo ki te Tamana


The apostle Paul invited his companions to “make sure of all things,” to check whether what they were being taught was in harmony with the Word of God and His will, and to act accordingly.—1 Thessalonians 5:21. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki ana taugasoa ke ‘iloa ne latou te kese‵kesega o te masei mo te ‵lei’ kae ke fakamautinoa aka me e fetaui ‵tonu a mea kolā e akoako atu ki a latou mo te Muna a te Atua mo Tena loto kae ke tau‵tali atu foki ki ei.—1 Tesalonia 5:21.


To add weight to these attacks, they may cleverly exploit any mistakes those leaders might make. 	 E se gata i ei, e ‵poto latou i te fakaasi atu o mea ‵se e fai ne takitaki.


8 Having our name inscribed in Jehovah’s “book of remembrance” as his people comes with certain obligations. 	 8 Ke tusi se igoa o se tino i luga i te “tusi o fakamasauaga” a Ieova, e isi ne tiute e olo tasi mo te mea tenā.


4 Jehovah wants his human subjects to grow to perfection under the guidance of one who is a truly wise and compassionate King, High Priest, and Judge. 	 4 Ne manako a Ieova ke ola ana tino i se olaga ‵lei katoatoa mai lalo i se puipuiga a se tino telā e fai mo fai se Tupu poto kae alofa atafai tonu, se Faitaulaga Sili, kae se Famasino foki.


(Luke 10:20) Their endurance produces a hope that does not lead to disappointment, and faithful harvest workers with earthly prospects have a similar conviction.—Romans 5:4, 5. 	 (Luka 10:20) E tuku atu ne te lotou kufaki se fakamoemoega telā e se iku atu ki te māvale, kae e maua ne tino ga‵lue fakamaoni i te galuega talai kolā e fakamoemoe ke ola i te lalolagi a fakatalitonuga tai ‵pau.—Loma 5:4, 5.


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


(Ezekiel 9:4) That in itself does not make them happy. 	 (Esekielu 9:4) E se fakafiafia atu eiloa a mea konā ki a latou.


“Holy acts of conduct” involve our ‘maintaining our conduct fine among the nations,’ by our moral rectitude. 	 “Fai amioga ke ‵ma” e aofia i ei ‘ke tausi ‵tou amioga ke ‵lei i mua o tino i fenua katoa,’ mai te fakamaoni ki ‵tou amioga e fai.


7 Being peaceable can be a challenge when we feel that we have been unjustly treated by a fellow believer. 	 7 E faigata te tumau i uiga filemu māfai e iloa ne koe me e se ‵lei a faifaiga a se taina talitonu ki a koe.


One guide that has stood the test of time is the Bible. 	 E tasi te tusi telā ne fakamaoni aka tena aoga i se taimi leva ‵ki ko te Tusi Tapu.


“You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovah gave, that Jehovah is very tender in affection and merciful.”—JAMES 5:11. 	 Me i te Aliki e ‵fonu i te alofa ‵nau mo te alofa fesoasoani io me fakamagalo.”—IAKOPO 5:11.


Opposers see our happy, smiling faces as we joyfully share in the harvest work. 	 E lavea ne tino ‵teke te ‵tou mata fia‵fia mo te mata kata‵kata i te taimi e ‵kau atu ei tatou ki te galuega talai.


“Look! Sons are an inheritance from Jehovah; the fruitage of the belly is a reward.”—PSALM 127:3. 	 “A tama‵liki ne meaalofa mai te Aliki; ko te tinā fakamanuiaga tonu eiloa tenā.”—SALAMO 127:3.


In addition, your heartfelt comments and singing encourage your fellow Witnesses.—Col. 3:16. 	 E se gata foki i ei, a tali mo pese kolā e fai atu ne tatou mo ‵tou loto kātoa e fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou taina tali‵tonu.—Ko. 3:16.


There is a book, however, that contains the accurate history of the battle between God and the Devil. 	 Kae e isi se tusi telā e fakamatala faka‵lei mai ei te kinauga i te va o te Atua mo te Tiapolo.


As told by Patricia Smith 	 Ne Fakamatala ne Patricia Smith


(Nehemiah 8:2, 3) Women benefited from such reading of the Law. 	 (Neemia 8:2, 3) Ne aogā eiloa ki fāfine a veagā faitauga penei o te Tulafono.


He sets the example for us by living up to his promises, and he will help us live up to ours. 	 Ne tuku mai ne ia se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mō tatou ke ola e ‵tusa mo ‵tou tautoga, kae ka fesoasoani mai a ia ki a tatou ke fai penā.


(Matt. 19:9) Here, “fornication” includes adultery and other serious sexual sins. 	 (Mataio 19:9) I konei, “a amioga fakatauavaga sē ‵tau” e aofia i ei te mulilua mo nisi agasala matagā i faifaiga fakatauavaga.


How is Christ’s direction of congregation elders symbolized, but what arrangement needs to be recognized? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea a te takitakiga a Keliso ki toeaina i te fakapotopotoga, kae ne a fakatokaga e ‵tau o iloa ne latou?


We also have the hope of everlasting life in the peaceful Paradise at hand. 	 E maua foki ne tatou te fakamoemoega ko te ola se-gata-mai i te Palataiso filemu telā ko pili mai.


How can we make sure that our decisions are in harmony with God’s will? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamautinoa aka ne tatou me e fetaui ‵tou fakaikuga mo te loto o te Atua?


I made it known to him that as a family, we wanted to serve him fully. 	 Ne fakailoa ne au ki a ia me e ma‵nako matou o tavini katoatoa ki a ia e pelā me se kāiga.


What was the result of Israel’s repeated disobedience? 	 Ne Oso Atu ki se Atufenua Ona ko te sē Fakalogo


13 The earth-wide extent of the Greater Solomon’s rule is indicated by these words: “He will have subjects from sea to sea and from the River [Euphrates] to the ends of the earth. 	 13 A te pulega a te Solomona Sili i te lalolagi kātoa ne fakaata mai i pati konei: “A tena malo e oko atu ki feitu katoa o te lalolagi, mai te vaitafe o Eufilate ke oko atu ki kapakapalagi.


We, though, attribute this transformation to the operation of God’s spirit, for included in its truly remarkable fruitage is mildness. 	 Kae e iloa ne tatou me e māfua mai i te agaga o te Atua a te fakamafuliga tenā, me e aofia te agamalū i fua o te agaga.


What made Obadiah exceptional as a worshipper of Jehovah? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ei ke tu ‵kese a Opetaia e pelā me se tino tapuaki a Ieova?


Although she speaks and walks with difficulty, she finds joy in the Christian ministry. 	 E tiga eiloa e faigata ke faipati kae sasale a ia, e maua eiloa ne ia te fiafia i te galuega faka-Kelisiano.


Why “Pay Constant Attention”? 13. 	 Kaia e ‵Tau ei o “Matapula Koe”?


From 1979 to 2003, they served as missionaries in Tuvalu, Samoa, and Fiji—island nations in the South Pacific. 	 Mai i te 1979 ki te 2003, ne tavini atu laua e pelā me ne misionale i Tuvalu, Samoa, mo Fiti—ko fenua i te Pasefika ki Saute.


2 Few imperfect humans, if any, have understood the importance of faith better than did the apostle Paul. 	 2 Kāti e seai se isi tino sē ‵lei katoatoa, e sili atu tena malamalama i te tāua o te fakatuanaki i lō te apositolo ko Paulo.


In such an environment, husband and wife are left to guess at what the mate wants in any given circumstance. 	 I vaegā tulaga penā, e ‵numi ei te tauavaga me ne a mea e ma‵nako a laua taki tokotasi ki ei mai lalo i so se fakanofonofoga.


7. (a) Who are represented by “the cultivator,” “the vine,” and “the branches”? (b) We want to find the answer to what question? 	 7. (a) Ko oi e fakasino atu ki ei a te “tino e galue i vine” “te vine” mo “kaula”? (e) Se a te fesili telā e ma‵nako tatou ke iloa te tali ki ei?


(Compare Ezekiel 28:17.) 	 (Fakatusa ki te Esekielu 28:17.)


When Jesus reaches the tomb of Lazarus, he first gives instruction to take away the stone blocking the entrance to the tomb. 	 I te taimi ne oko atu ei Iesu ki te tanuga o Lasalo, ne fakatonu muamua atu a ia ke ave keatea te fatu telā e ‵pono i te mataloa o te tanuga.


10 Since then progress has continued. 	 10 Talu mai te taimi tenā, ne tumau eiloa a te gasolo atu ki mua o te fakapotopotoga.


For one, angels are involved. 	 Me e aofia i ei a agelu.


If we need alcohol to relax, it may be time to make an honest evaluation of the inclination of our heart. 	 Kafai e manakogina ne tatou a meainu ma‵losi ke mafai o malōlō faka‵lei, kāti tenei eiloa te taimi ke iloilo ne tatou mo te fakamaoni a ‵tou loto.


5 We might have to do the same. 	 5 Kāti e ‵tau foki o fai tatou penā.


He prayed: “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me.” 	 Ne ‵talo atu a ia: “Toku Tamana, kafai e mafai ne koe, ave keatea te ipu tenei mai i a au.”


4. (a) How extensive is Jesus’ authority? (b) How should our understanding of Jesus’ authority influence our view of the command to make disciples? 	 4. (a) E pefea te lasi o te pulega a Iesu? (e) E fakamalosi aka pefea te ‵tou kilokiloga ki te fakatonuga ke fai a soko ne te ‵tou malamalama i te malosi o te pulega a Iesu?


Those Counted Righteous by God 12. 	 Tino Amio‵tonu i te Kilokiloga a te Atua


Rather than put his own interests first, he settled things peaceably. 	 I lō te fakamuamua ne ia ona manakoga, ne faka‵lei aka ne ia te fakalavelave tenā mo te filemu.


(1 John 4:8; Genesis 1:27) So when we read the apostle Peter’s words recorded in our theme text, we may respond with confidence. 	 (1 Ioane 4:8; Kenese 1:27) Tela la, kafai e fai‵tau tatou ki pati a te apositolo ko Petelu i te tusi siki fakavae, e mafai o talia katoatoa ne tatou ana pati konā.


Many of the world’s major religions have shrines,* and countless millions of people visit them. 	 E isi eiloa ne koga fakalotu ‵malu* i te ukega o lotu ‵lasi i te lalolagi, kae e lau i miliona o tino e asi sāle atu ki ei.


Next, it shows what love involves. 	 Kae e fakaasi mai i ei a mea kolā e aofia i te alofa.


(Matthew 5:3) He knew that spiritual riches lead to permanent rewards and are vastly more important than transient material gain.—Luke 12:13-31. 	 (Mataio 5:3) Ne iloa ne ia me ka iku atu a te maumea faka-te-agaga ki te mauaga o te taui tumau kae sili fakafia atu tena tāua i lō kope faka-te-foitino.—Luka 12:13-31.


How did that happen, considering that his own father, Terah, was an idolater? 	 Ne mafai pefea o iloa ne Apelaamo a Ieova, me i tena tamana ko Tala se tino telā e tapuaki atu ki tupua?


And “better is the seeing by the eyes,” or facing realities, than “the walking about of the soul [“soulful desire,” footnote],” that is, striving to gratify desires that are impossible to satisfy. 	 “E sili atu te ‵lei ke na malie koe ki mea e maua ne koe i lō te manako faeloa ki mea e uke” kolā e se mafai o maua.


(Matt. 24:42) Let us discuss three lessons about keeping on the watch that we can learn from the book of Acts. 	 (Mataio 24:42) Ka sautala nei tatou ki akoakoga e tolu mai te tusi ko Galuega kolā ka fesoasoani mai ke tumau tatou i te matapula‵pula.


WHEN THE WEEDS WERE MANY AND THE BLADES OF WHEAT FEW 	 TE TAIMI NE UKE EI A MOUKU MA‵SEI KAE MU‵TANA A KAU SAITO


2. (a) What indicates that Jesus did not mean for us to repeat the model prayer word for word? (b) Why are we interested in knowing how to pray? 	 2. (a) Se a te mea e fakaasi mai me ne seki manako Iesu ke fai ne tatou a te ‵talo fakaakoako pelā me se mea tauloto? (e) Kaia e fia iloa ei ne tatou o ‵talo?


Dan. 6:16, 20; Eph. 6:18 	 Tanielu 6:16, 20; Efeso 6:18


King Darius I made an investigation and discovered Cyrus’ memorandum that authorized the Jews to rebuild the temple. 	 Ne fai ne te tupu ko Taliu I se iloiloga kae maua aka ne ia te tusi a Kulesa telā ne fakasaoloto i ei a tino Iutaia ke toe faite ne latou te faletapu.


This preaching gives evidence that we are living in the last days. 	 E fakamaoni mai i te talaiga tenei me ko ola tatou i aso fakaoti.


Although separation and divorce create problems of their own, a number of the principles discussed in the following article may also help women in these circumstances. 	 E tiga eiloa e isi foki a nisi fakalavelave e mafai o ‵tupu māfai e nofo mavae‵vae a tino io me ko ‵tala olotou avaga, e mafai ne mea kolā ka sautala ki ei i te mataupu telā ka soko mai o fesoasoani atu foki ki fafine konā.


(Phil. 4:13) When we personally experience Jehovah’s helping hand as we carry out our ministry, he becomes more real to us and we feel even closer to him. 	 (Filipi 4:13) Kafai e maua ne tatou te feasoasoani o Ieova i te taimi e fai ei te ‵tou galuega talai, ka fai a ia e pelā me se tino tonu ki a tatou kae ka ‵pili atu foki tatou ki a ia.


Ask yourself, ‘What kind of a friend has God been to me?’ 	 Fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, ‘Ne a mea ‵lei ko oti ne fai ne te Atua mō oku e pelā me se taugasoa?’


In this article, we will consider eight reasons to meet together for worship. 	 I te mataupu tenei, ka onoono eiloa tatou ki pogai e valu e ‵kau fakatasi ei tatou o fai ‵tou tapuakiga.


Even so, the supply of oxygen never runs out, and the atmosphere never becomes choked with the “waste” gas, carbon dioxide. 	 I te faiga tenā, e se mafai o seai se okisene, kae sē mafai foki o fakamasei a te ea telā e fakatamilo i te lalolagi (atmosphere) ne te kēsi “masei.”


Paul’s statement found at Galatians 5:13 illustrates that need. 	 A te fakamatalaga a Paulo i te Kalatia 5:13 e fakamatala mai i ei a te mea tenā e ‵tau o fai.


Patience helps us to endure until we gain salvation, no matter how much time remains in this system. 	 E fesoasoani mai te kufaki ke loto ‵mau tatou ke oko eiloa ki te taimi e maua ei ne tatou a te fakaolataga, faitalia me pefea te leva o te taimi koi ‵toe i te olaga tenei.


The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent forth his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.” (1 John 4:9, 10) The initiative was God’s, not man’s. 	 Tenei te mea e taku ko te alofa: e se ko tona uiga ona ko tatou ne a‵lofa ki te Atua, ka ko ia ne alofa mai ki a tatou, uga mai ei ne ia a tena Tama ke fai mo auala e fakamagalo ei o‵tou agasala.” (1 Ioane 4:9, 10) Ko te Atua ne gasuesue muamua, kae e se ko tino.


(2 Corinthians 3:17; Ephesians 4:30) We allow the spirit to act in our lives by cultivating its fruits in all we do. 	 (2 Kolinito 3:17; Efeso 4:30) E talia ne tatou ke galue te agaga i ‵tou olaga mai i te atiakaga o ana fuataga i mea katoa e fai ne tatou.


LIFE has been compared to walking through a minefield, for injury or death can come at any time, often without warning. 	 KO OTI ne fakatusa aka te olaga nei ki te sasale atu i se koga telā e uke a paula e tanu i ei. E mafai o pakia fakafuasei io me e mate fakafuasei se tino i so se taimi.


If someone has hurt your feelings, you may find it helpful to consider how Hannah, the mother of Samuel, handled a discouraging situation. 	 Kafai ko fakalogo‵mae atu se tino ki a koe, kāti ka aogā ke mafaufau koe ki a Hana, te mātua o Samuelu, telā ne fepaki mo se tulaga ne faka‵tuka atu ki tena loto.


No, they are not yet perfect, but they could hardly be described as ferocious lions or rapacious wild beasts. 	 Ikai, e seki ‵lei katoatoa latou, kae e faigata o taku ne koe latou e pelā me ne leona io me ne manu fe‵kai.


17. How can you draw close to Jehovah? 17 Take time to read the Bible and Bible-based publications. 	 17 Ke fakamāumāu ou taimi ke faitau ki te Tusi Tapu mo nisi tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu.