15. (a) What blessings do we now receive from Jehovah? (b) What blessings await us? 	 15. (a) Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua nei ne tatou mai i a Ieova? (e) Ne a fakamanuiaga e faka‵tali mai ki a tatou?


(John 10:16; 1 Corinthians 15:50-53; Revelation 14:1, 4) Jesus views such loving deeds as though they are done to him personally, and doing these good things results in Jehovah’s rich blessing.—Matthew 25:34-40; 1 John 3:18. 	 (Ioane 10:16; 1 Kolinito 15:50-53; Fakaasiga 14:1, 4) E kilokilo mai a Iesu ki faifaiga a‵lofa konā e pelā me fai atu eiloa ki a ia, kae mai te faiga o faifaiga a‵lofa konei e iku atu ki fakamanuiaga mai i a Ieova. —Mataio 25:34-40; 1 Ioane 3:18.


10 Even in religiously divided households, loyalty brings rewards. 	 10 Ke oko foki eiloa ki kāiga kolā e mavae‵vae i mea tau lotu, e aumai ne te alofa fakamaoni a te taui.


Yet, there is a basic simplicity. 	 Kae e faigofie ke maina i ei.


(Matthew 13:33; Luke 15:8) His manner of teaching was matchless—ever clear, simple, and practical. 	 (Mataio 13:33; Luka 15:8) Ne se fuafuagina eiloa ana akoakoga—me e ma‵nino, e faigo‵fie kae e aogā faeloa.


His fatherly interest in us was spiritually stabilizing. 	 Ne fai eiloa a te saga tonu mai o ia e pelā me se tamana, ke fakamalosi ei matou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Yes, we are determined, for as long as Jehovah wills, to be “all things to people of all sorts.” 	 E tonu, e taumafai faeloa māua ki ei, māfai ko te loto o Ieova, ke ‘fai eiloa a mea mō vaegā tino kese‵kese katoa.’


It can leave an individual with a guilty conscience and a struggle to erase immoral scenes from his mind. 	 E mafai o fai se tino ke logosala tena loto lagona kae ka ‵teke malosi atu a ia ki te ave keateaga o ata ma‵sei mai i tena mafaufau.


The Encyclopedia of Religion notes: “Human life is characterized by the need to distinguish between what is real and unreal, powerful and powerless, genuine and deceptive, pure and contaminated, clear and confused, as well as relative degrees of one extreme or the other.” 	 E fai mai The Encyclopedia of Religion: “E manakogina i te olaga o tino ke lavea atu a mea ‵tonu mai mea sē ‵tonu, te malosi mai te ‵seva, te tinā mea mai te mea fakaloiloi, te mea ‵ma mai te mea lailai, e pelā foki mo te ‵toe mea ‵lei mai te ‵toe mea masei i so se mea.”


A single mother struggling to find a job does not have enough money to buy food for herself and her 12-year-old daughter. 	 Ne seki lava a tupe a se mātua taka, telā e taumafai malosi o ‵sala ki se galuega, ke ‵togi aka a meakai a laua mo tena tamaliki fafine ko 12 ana tausaga.


In no uncertain terms, the Bible commands: “Get out of her, my people, if you do not want to share with her in her sins, and if you do not want to receive part of her plagues.” 	 I se auala manino, e fakatonu mai te Tusi Tapu: “O‵mai keatea, oku tino! O‵mai keatea mai i a ia! E se ‵tau mo koutou o ‵kau fakatasi ki ana agasala, e se ‵tau mo koutou o ‵kau fakatasi ki tena fakasalaga!”


The education that true Christianity provides can free a person from vices and an immoral lifestyle. 	 A akoakoga kolā e tuku mai i te Lotu Kelisiano tonu e mafai o fakasaoloto ei se tino mai i se olaga matagā kae masei.


What should they and their parents bear in mind? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o mafau‵fau ki ei a talavou e penā foki olotou mātua?


Regular family Bible study, open communication, and genuine interest in their offspring’s welfare, can make the difference between success and failure. 	 A te fai faeloa o sukesukega faka-te-kāiga ki te Tusi Tapu, fesokotakiga ‵lei, mo te ‵saga tonu atu ki manakoga o tama‵liki ka fesoasoani atu ei ke manumalo i tofotofoga.


Rather, he was stressing metaphorically that we should be willing to cut out of our life anything that is spiritually harmful. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne faka‵mafa mai ne ia i se auala fakatusa me e ‵tau mo tatou o toka ke fakagata ne tatou so se mea i ‵tou olaga telā e fakamataku i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(Read 1 John 5:19.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Ioane 5:19.)


14 Primarily, though, we attend Christian meetings to worship Jehovah God. 	 14 Kae ko te pogai tonu e ‵kau atu ei tatou ki fakatasiga Kelisiano ko te tapuaki atu ki a Ieova te Atua.


(Deuteronomy 18:10) Would he use a star to lead them to the most dangerous and powerful murderer in the land, bearing a message sure to inflame Herod’s jealous hatred? 	 (Teutelonome 18:10) E mata, ka fakaaoga ne ia se fetu ke ‵taki atu ei latou ki te ‵toe tino tatino malosi kae fakamataku i te fenua, e avatu ei se fekau telā ka fakaoso malosi aka i ei a te takalialia o Helota?


(John 13:34) True Christians are individuals who “through use have their perceptive powers trained to distinguish both right and wrong.” 	 (Ioane 13:34) A Kelisiano ‵tonu ko tino taki tokotasi kolā “ko oti ne akoako ke iloa ne latou o tami ki te kese‵kesega o te ‵lei mo te masei.”


He added: “But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the Law, namely, justice and mercy and faithfulness.” 	 Ne toe fai mai a ia: “Kae ko oti ne fakaseaoga ne koutou a vaega o te Tulafono kolā e tāua atu, e pelā mo te fai mea tonu, te loto fakamagalo mo te fakamaoni.”


I myself, Jehovah, will speed it up in its own time.” 	 Au, Ieova, ka fakava‵vave ne au te mea tenā i tena taimi tonu.”


First, he repaired the altar of Jehovah and placed the pieces of the young bull on it. 	 Muamua la, ne fakafou ne ia te fatafaitaulaga o Ieova kae ne tuku atu ki luga i ei a vaega katoa o te pulumakau kolā ko oti ne katikati faka‵lei.


We can see that from the resurrections Jesus performed when outside of Nain and when in the home of Jairus. 	 E lavea atu ne tatou te mea tenā mai i toe‵tuga ne fai ne Iesu i tua o te fakai ko Naina mo te fale o Iailo.


There we learn of Satan’s contention that if subjected to intense suffering, Job would reject God. 	 E iloa ne tatou i ei a pati ‵teke a Satani me kafai e fe‵paki mo logo‵maega ‵lasi, ka ‵teke atu a Iopu ki te Atua.


(John 3:16) That precious prospect is strengthened when one gains accurate knowledge of the Father and the Son, for Jesus also said: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.”—John 17:3. 	 (Ioane 3:16) E fakamalosi aka te fakamoemoega tāua tenā māfai ko iloa tonu ne se tino a te Tamana mo te Tama, me ne fai mai foki a Iesu: “Tenei te ola se gata mai: ke iloa ne tino i a koe ko te Atua tonu e tokotasi, kae ke iloa foki ne latou i a Iesu Keliso ne uga mai ne koe.”—Ioane 17:3.


• How do Christian wives imitate the congregation? 	 • E fakaakoako atu pefea a fāfine Kelisiano a‵vaga ki te fakapotopotoga?


In some cultures it is considered unmanly for a male to cry. 	 I nisi tuu e mafaufau a tino me kafai e tagi se tagata, a ia e sē se tinā tagata.


14, 15. (a) How can the Bible help you to improve your spiritual condition? (b) On what questions might you ponder? 	 14, 15. (a) E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu te Tusi Tapu ke momea aka ki mua tou tulaga faka-te-agaga? (e) Ne a fesili e mafai o mafaufau ‵loto koe ki ei?


By the third century B.C.E., Alexandria, Egypt, had become the home of numerous Jews who needed a translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek, then an international language. 	 Kāti ko te tolu o senitenali T.L.M., kae ne ‵fonu a te fa‵kai ko Alexandria, i Aikupito i tino Iutaia kolā ne ma‵nako ki se ‵fuliga o Tusitusiga Epelu ki te ‵gana Eleni, telā ko te ‵gana ne fakaaoga i te lalolagi i te taimi tenā.


She discarded her images, resigned from her church, and resumed her Bible study. 	 Ne fakama‵sei ne ia ana fakatusa, ne lisaina mai i tena lotu, kae toe kamata tena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


(Esther 1:1-3; 3:8, 9; 8:3, 9-14) Medo-Persia, therefore, is fittingly depicted as the fourth head of the beast of Revelation. 	 (Eseta 1:1-3; 3:8, 9; 8:3, 9-14) Tela la, e mafai o fai atu tatou penei me i a Metai mo Pelesia ko te fa o ulu o te manu fekai i te Fakaasiga.


To a spiritual man, a supportive wife is priceless!—Prov. 18:22. 	 Ki se tagata faka-te-agaga, e fakatāua ne ia a te fafine avaga telā e ‵lago malosi ki a ia!—Faataoto 18:22.


When we thoughtfully bestow it upon someone, it may mean more to the recipient than we will ever know. 	 Kafai e fai faka‵lei atu ne tatou ki se tino, e mafai eiloa o aogā atu ki te tino tenā e aunoa mo te iloa ne tatou.


Those separate records are no longer extant.—1 Kings 11:41; 14:19; 15:7. 	 Ko ‵galo atu eiloa a tusi konā.—1 Tupu 11:41; 14:19; 15:7.


“Truly I say to you,” Jesus says, “there are some of those standing here that will not taste death at all until first they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu: “Au e muna tonu atu ki a koutou, me i nisi o koutou konei e ‵tu mai nei, ka koi tuai o ‵mate latou, e matea muamua ne latou au te Tama a te Tagata ko vau i tona malo.”


Jehovah may maneuver matters to remove our adversity, or he may give us the strength we need to endure it. 	 E mafai eiloa o fakagasuesue ne Ieova a mea ke fakaseai ei ‵tou puapuagā, io me e mafai o tuku mai ne ia te malosi e manakogina ke kufaki tatou i ei.


Frightened pedestrians would cross the street when they saw me approaching. 	 Ne ma‵taku a tino oloolo i auala māfai ne lavea ne latou a au.


So ask yourself, ‘Am I permitting holy spirit to produce its fruitage by working along with it?’ 	 Tela la, fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, ‘E mata, e talia ne au a te agaga tapu ke fua mai ana fuataga mai i te ga‵lue fakatasi mo ia?’


His long-suffering before the Flood allowed time for due warning to be given and a means of salvation to be built. 	 Ko oti ne tuku mai ne Tena kufaki mai mua o te Lolo a te taimi mō te fakaasiatuga o te faka‵pulaga ke fakaeteete mo te auala ke maua ei te fakaolataga.


By delivering a series of discourses that encourage and exhort, admonish and warn. 	 Mai te faiatuga o lauga fakamalosi loto kae ‵gali kae polopoloki atu foki.


The Evil One Is Fully Exposed! 	 Ko Fakaasi Faka‵sau Mai te Tino Amio Masei!


Men have killed for gold. 	 Ko oti ne tamate a nisi tino ona ko te ma‵nako ki aulo.


7 Satan’s system relentlessly promotes materialism. 	 7 E fakamalosi aka eiloa i te olaga tenei a Satani a te fia maumea.


Babylon never released its captives. 	 Ne seki talia ne te kau Papelonia ke fakasaoloto latou.


Oliver and Anna 	 Oliver mo Anna


Our determination to remain free from enslavement to sinful and hurtful conduct is reinforced. 	 Se fakamalosiga gali ‵ki ki ‵tou fakaikuga ke saoloto tatou mai te ‵nofo pologa ki te agasala mo amioga faka‵mae tino.


A CONTRAST IN ATTITUDE TOWARD VOLUNTEER SERVICE 	 KILOKILOGA KESE‵KESE KI TE LOTO FIA FESOASOANI ATU


1, 2. In his Word, Jehovah saw fit to reveal what about Jesus? 	 1, 2. Ne a mea ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova e uiga ki a Iesu i tena Muna?


They attribute such marvels to evolution, a blind force based on chance. 	 E fakasino atu latou ki te evolusione, se malosi sē matea telā e fai i ei ke ‵tupu fakafuasei a mea.


8 While making spiritual progress, Timothy too struggled with adverse circumstances. 	 8 I te taimi koi gasolo atu ei ki mua a Timoteo i te feitu faka-te-agaga, ne fe‵paki foki a ia mo fakanofonofoga faiga‵ta.


(John 3:16, 36) This increasing knowledge made our appreciation for Jehovah grow. 	 (Ioane 3:16, 36) A te gasoloakaga tenei o te iloaga ne fai ei ke gasolo aka foki o ‵lasi atu ‵tou amanaia ki a Ieova.


Naomi herself indicated that Ruth was free to stay in Moab. 	 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne Naomi ki a Luta me ko saoloto a ia ke nofo atu i Moapi.


What, though, had helped Sheila to decide to leave the room so quickly? 	 Se a la te mea ne fesoasoani atu ki a Sheila ke tiakina fakavave ne ia te faleakoga?


I want it out of this house, and you can go with it.” 	 E se manako eiloa au ke tuku mai i loto i te fale tenei, e penā foki koe.”


What will help us to be balanced? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke maua ne tatou se kilokiloga paleni?


He does not want us to continue our work of finding honesthearted ones and assisting them to come over to Jehovah’s side of the issue of universal sovereignty. 	 E se manako a ia ke tumau tatou i te ‵sala atu ki tino loto fakamaoni kae fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke ‵lago atu ki a Ieova i te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega sili i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


(Read Psalm 73:23, 24.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 73:23, 24.)


Let us consider what conditions Jesus attached to his promise to be with his followers till “the end of the world.” 	 Ka mafau‵fau nei tatou ki mea kolā ne manako a Iesu ke fai e ‵tusa mo tena folafolaga i a ia ka fakatasi mo ana soko ke “oko eiloa ki te gataga o te lalolagi.”


Their peace is a gift from God, not something contrived by humans. 	 A te lotou filemu se meaalofa mai te Atua, e se se mea telā ne fai ne tino.


The Watchtower and Awake! magazines have occasionally featured articles that help us to combat discouragement. 	 Ko oti ne ‵lomi aka i loto i Te Faleleoleo Maluga mo te Awake! a mataupu kolā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke manumalo i faka‵tukaga.


What will help us to be more understanding toward those who are adjusting to a new country? 	 Ne a mea ka fesoasoani mai ke mafai o maina ‵lei tatou i a latou kolā koi fakamasani ki se fenua fou?


(Isaiah 42:8) Jehovah is a Hebrew name that means “He Causes to Become.”—Genesis 2:4, footnote. 	 (Isaia 42:8, O le Tusi Paia) A Ieova se igoa faka-Epelu telā e fakauiga ki te “Ka Fai Eiloa ne Au so se Mea e ‵Tau o Fai.”—Kenese 2:4, te fakamatalaga fakaopoopo, NW.


4 How eloquently those words describe the deep spiritual and moral darkness of this world—both in Paul’s day and in ours! 	 4 Ko se faka‵tau eiloa i te manino ‵lei o pati konā ke fakamatala mai i ei te pouliga lasi i te feitu faka-te-agaga mo mea tau amioga i te lalolagi tenei—i aso o Paulo mo ‵tou aso nei!


For instance, the apostle Paul urged his fellow Christian overseer Timothy: “Do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.” (2 Timothy 4:5) Today, one way an overseer accomplishes his ministry is by being a zealous Kingdom proclaimer, one who shares regularly in the field ministry. 	 E pelā mo te fakamalosi atu o te apositolo ko Paulo ki tena taina ovasia, ko Timoteo: “Fai te galuega a te tino folafola, kae fakataunu tau galuega totino.” (2 Timoteo 4:5) I aso nei, e tasi te auala e fakataunu ei ne se ovasia a tena galuega, ko te fai mo fai se tino talai loto finafinau o te Malo, se tino telā e kau atu faeloa ki te galuega talai.


Jesus rejected Satan’s offer of all worldly kingdoms 	 Ne ‵teke ne Iesu a malo katoa o te lalolagi kolā ne ofo atu ne Satani


Spreading the good news to the people in our large territory became easier when Aili, encouraged by our nephew, took driving lessons and got a driver’s license in 1987 at the age of 56. 	 Ne gasolo o faigofie a te fakasalalauga o te tala ‵lei ki tino i koga ‵lasi kolā ne ga‵lue māua i ei i te taimi ne fakamalosi atu ei a te mā fakatama ki a Aili, ke akoako ki te fakateletele kae ne maua a tena pepa fakateletele i te 1987 kae ko 56 ana tausaga.


(Micah 5:2) As God’s firstborn Son, Jesus was a spirit creature in heaven before he was born as a human on earth. 	 (Mika 5:2) E pelā me ko te uluaki a te Atua, ne fai a Iesu e pelā me se tino faka-te-agaga i te lagi a koituai o fanau mai e pelā me se tino i te lalolagi nei.


4 As the Christians moved and searched for places to rebuild their lives outside the confines of Jerusalem, Judaea, and Galilee, they encountered new ethnic and language barriers. 	 4 I te taimi ne ga‵sue ei a Kelisiano o ‵sala atu ki ne koga mo olotou ‵nofo mai tua o Ielusalema, Iuta mo Kalilaia, ne fe‵paki latou mo te tulaga faigatā ona ko tino mai fenua fakaa‵tea mo ‵gana kese‵kese.


In time, a brother can be helped to see what he needs to do to qualify as a ministerial servant. 	 Fakamuli loa, e mafai o fesoasoani atu se taina ki a ia ke iloa ne ia a mea kolā e ‵tau o fai ke mafai o fai a ia e pelā me se tavini fesoasoani.


(Mark 10:38, 39) The apostle Paul later spoke of Christians’ being “baptized into [Christ’s] death.” 	 (Maleko 10:38, 39) Ne faipati mai fakamuli te apositolo ko paulo e uiga ki Kelisiano kolā e “papatiso . . . mo [Keliso] i tona mate.”


12 Making disciples in all nations is a challenge not only geographically but also linguistically. 	 12 A te faiga o soko i fenua katoa e se faigata fua ona ko te lasi o te koga talai, kae ona foki ko mea tau ‵gana.


While reading God’s Word, pause at times to reflect on what you read. 	 I te taimi e faitau ei koe ki te Muna a te Atua, mānava malie aka kae mafaufau ‵loto ki mea ne faitau ne koe.


I now experience much joy. 	 Kae nei la, ko maua ne au te fiafia.


12 Making honesty our way of life brings numerous benefits. 	 12 A te ola i se olaga amiotonu e aumai i ei a mea aogā e uke.


In all these cases, God saw fit to delegate authority. 	 I mea katoa konei, ne matea ne te Atua me e ‵tau o tuku atu a tauliaga ki nisi tino ke pulepule.


Do you not appreciate being with those who in loyal submission to our loving King clothe themselves with love, the “perfect bond of union”?—Colossians 3:13, 14. 	 E mata, e se loto fakafetai koe me ‵kau fakatasi koe mo tino kolā e ‵lago atu mo te a‵lofa fakamaoni ki te ‵tou Tupu alofa kae taofi ‵mau foki ki te alofa, “telā e fusi fakatasi ei ne ia a mea katoa ke ‵lei”?—Kolose 3:13, 14.


What was supposed to be a one-hour fueling stop turned into a 44-hour ordeal at a remote airport without adequate food, water, or sanitary facilities. 	 A te malaga telā ne fakamoemoe ke oko atu i se itula e tasi ne ‵fuli ki te 44 itula i se malae vakalele e aunoa mo ne mea‵kai, vai, io me ko fale fo‵liki.


(Proverbs 9:10; 30:3) In ancient Israel, the high priest wore fastened to his turban a gold plate engraved with the words “Holiness belongs to Jehovah.” 	 (Faataoto 9:10; 30:3) I Isalaelu mua, ne pei te faitaulaga sili ki se pulou telā e faka‵piki ki ei “te tinā aulo kae ‵lomi ki ei te muna tenei ‘Fakatapu mō te Aliki [ko Ieova].’ ” (Esoto 28:36, 37) Ne faka‵tu atu a kelupi mo selafi faka-te-lagi i tafa o te nofogaaliki o Ieova kolā ne fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu e pelā me e folafola atu: “E tapu, e tapu, e tapu!


We have every reason to be “aglow with the spirit” as we carry out our divine commission. 	 E ‵tau o “faka‵fonu [tatou] ki te agaga tapu” i te fakataunuga o ‵tou tiute mai te Atua.


This too is a blessing. 	 A te mea tenā se fakamanuiaga foki.


That evidence is all around us. 	 E lavea atu i ‵tou tafa a fakamaoniga katoa konā.


Though bread is considered a simple food, the chemical process that transforms a few basic ingredients into delicious bread is anything but simple. 	 E tiga eiloa a te falaoa se meakai masani, kae ko faifaiga kolā e fai ke ‵fuli a mea kolā e fakaaogā i ei ke maua mai ei se falaoa ‵kano gali, e se se mea faigofie.


8 The future looked grim for the apostles of Jesus Christ. 	 8 Ne foliga mai me ka ‵fonu eiloa te olaga o apositolo o Iesu Keliso i aso mai mua i logo‵maega.


When the disciples heard that Peter was in the area, they urged him to come at once. 	 I te taimi ne ‵logo ei a soko me ne nofo atu a Petelu i te kogā koga tenā ne fakamalosi atu latou ki a ia ke fanatu.


All mankind would be at peace with one another and even with the animals. 	 Ka maua ne tino katoa a te filemu i va o latou, penā foki loa mo manu.


Why do we have “abundant peace”? 	 Kaia e lasi ei te ‵tou “filemu”?


With a view to giving no cause for stumbling, then, Paul did as requested. 	 Ne fakalogo a Paulo ki te fakatonuga tenā me e se manako a ia ke loto vāi‵vāi a nisi tino.


TRY THIS: Review what you eat, when you exercise, and how much sleep you are getting. 	 TOFOTOFO AKA KI TE MEA TENEI: Toe onoono ki mea e kai koe ki ei, taimi e fakamalosilosi ei tou foitino, mo te leva o te taimi e moe ei koe.


Think about the many organizational changes that have been made during the past decade—and bear in mind that Jehovah is behind such developments. 	 Mafaufau ki te uke o mafuli‵fuliga ne fai i te fakapotopotoga i te fia sefulu o tausaga ko ‵teka—kae masaua me ko Ieova ko te māfuaga o atiakaga konei.


11, 12. (a) What does Isaac’s willingness to be offered up illustrate about Christ’s sacrifice? (b) What should we keep in mind about the Greater Abraham, Jehovah, when we observe the Memorial? 	 11, 12. (a)Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te loto fiafia o Isaako ke ofo atu a ia pelā me se taulaga, e uiga ki te taulaga a Keliso? (e) Se a te mea e masaua ne tatou e uiga ki te Apelaamo Sili, ko Ieova, māfai ko fakamanatu te Fakamanatuga?


It unquestionably contains priceless words that can bring us joy even in this troubled world. 	 E mautinoa me e maua i ei a muna ‵gali kae se fuafuagina kolā e mafai o maua i ei ne tatou se olaga fiafia i te lalolagi tenei e ‵fonu i fakalavelave.


This expression can also be rendered the “dance of Mahanaim.” 	 E mafai foki o ‵fuli te tugāpati tenei ki te ‘koga ko Manaima.’


24 There is much more to learn from the Sermon on the Mount. 	 24 E uke ‵ki a mea e mafai o tauloto mai te Lauga i luga i te mauga.


Being hungry, angry, alone, or tired? 	 Ko te fiakai, kaitaua, nofo tokotasi, io me ko te fi‵ta?


How did Jesus show that it is wrong to be overcritical? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu me se mea sē ‵lei te mataonoono?


As he directs his attention to us, he shows an intimate understanding of our makeup, our desires, and our aspirations. 	 Kafai e saga mai a ia ki a tatou, e fakaasi mai ne ia se loto malamalama ki ‵tou uiga totino, ‵tou manakoga, mo ‵tou fakamoemoega.


Jesus’ Role in God’s Rescue of Humanity 	 Te Tulaga o Iesu i te Faka‵saoga o Tino Katoa ne te Atua


A good way to get answers to such questions is, of course, to talk to these brothers and sisters. 	 E tonu, a te auala ‵lei ke maua a tali ki vaegā fesili penā ko te fai‵tau ki tala o taina mo tuagane konei.


Some may even cry out to God, “Why are you letting this happen to me?” 	 Kāti e ‵tagi atu a nisi tino ki te Atua penei, “Kaia e talia ei ne koe ke tupu te mea tenei ki a au?”


In fact, the holy spirit immobilized him “all that day and all that night”—giving David sufficient time to flee.—1 Samuel 19:20-24. 	 Ko tena uiga, ne taofi a ia ne te agaga o te Atua ke mo a ma gasuesue “i te ao kātoa . . . e pelā foki i te po kātoa”—ko te mea ke maua ne Tavita se avanoaga o tele keatea.—1 Samuelu 19:20-24.


Sadly, the beauty of God’s personality is hidden from those who do not know him by name. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me e ‵funa aka a te ‵gali o uiga o te Atua mai i tino kolā e se iloa ne latou a tena igoa.


10 Consider this: Man is helpless in the face of death, for no human can “provide escape for his soul from the hand of Sheol,” or Hades, mankind’s common grave. 	 10 Mafaufau ki te mea tenei: E se mafai eiloa ne te tino o taofi aka tena mate, me e seai se tino e mafai o ‘sao mai te tanuga,’ io me ko Heitisi, te tanuga masani o tino.


Consider two examples. 	 Mafaufau ki fakaakoakoga e lua konei.


(Judges 2:17, 18) During the long period of the monarchy, few kings showed exclusive devotion to Jehovah. 	 (Famasino 2:17, 18) I te vaitaimi leva ne pule mai ei a tupu, ne fakaasi mai ne nāi tupu a te tukuatuga katoatoa o latou ki a Ieova.


Much has been written on this verse. 	 E uke ‵ki eiloa a mea ne tusi ki lalo e uiga ki te fuaiupu tenei.


Now we are happy Christians and are inculcating in our children the fine principles of the Bible.”—Deuteronomy 6:7. 	 Nei la, ko fai maua mo Kelisiano fia‵fia kae ko akoako foki ne maua mā tama‵liki ki akoakoga ‵lei mai te Tusi Tapu.”—Teutelonome 6:7.


Among other things, he had to put up with the wrath of a king, enemy attacks, the abduction of his wives, treachery in his own ranks, and emotional distress. 	 Ne taua atu ana fili kae puke ana avaga. Ne fakatogafiti a ia ne nisi tino o tena kautau mo nisi tino o tena kāiga tonu mo taugasoa. Ne oko ki a ia te loto mafatia i nisi taimi.


(Verses 7, 8) When was David stricken with such a serious illness? 	 (Fuaiupu e 7, 8) Ko te taimi fea ne masaki malosi ei a Tavita?


What did Jesus say about the needy widow who offered a small contribution? 	 Ne a muna a Iesu ne fai e uiga ki se fafine mativa ko mate tena avaga telā ne tuku atu se meaalofa foliki fua?


3 Some Kingdom publishers have been attending meetings regularly since childhood. 	 3 Ne ‵kau sāle atu a nisi tino talai o te Malo ki fakatasiga talu mai te lotou fo‵likiga.


Similarly, the title “Long-Suffering” has been changed to “Exercise Patience,” and the lyrics have been adjusted accordingly. 	 Ona ko te mea ko oti ne ‵fuli a te tusiga o pati ‵malu ki pati masani, ka momea aka te faigofie ke usu malosi atu ki luga, me ko se fakaaoga a pati ‵mafa i ei.


The Originator of Evil 	 Te Māfuaga o Mea Ma‵sei


5 How Did Jesus View Politics? 	 5 Ne a Mea e ‵Tau o Fai ne Kelisiano i Aso Nei?


You may wonder, ‘Does God really have the means to bring about such changes? 	 Kāti ka mafaufau koe penei, ‘E mata, e mafai ne te Atua o fai a ‵fuliga konā?


Jehovah established this through the prophet Isaiah: “My word . . . will not return to me without results, but it will . . . have certain success in that for which I have sent it.” 	 Ne fakatu ne Ieova te mea tenei e auala i te pelofeta ko Isaia: “E penā foki te muna telā e faipati ne au e se mafai o se fakataunu ne ia te mea telā e fakamoemoe au ke fai ne ia; e fai eiloa ne ia a mea kolā ne fai ne au ki ei ke fano o fai.”


God had her actions and words recorded in the Bible. 	 Ne fakamau ne te Atua ana faifaiga mo ana pati i te Tusi Tapu.


Does this mean, though, that God’s holy spirit is no longer operative? 	 E mata, ko tena uiga ko se toe galue nei te agaga tapu o te Atua?


(Matthew 20:28) Jesus gave his soul, or life, so that mankind could be rescued from inherited sin and death. 	 (Mataio 20:28) Ne tuku atu ne Iesu tena ola ke mafai o faka‵sao i ei a tino mai te agasala mo te mate.


In addition, the materials on which the copyists wrote (vellum or parchment) were costly. 	 E se gata i ei, a mea kolā ne fakaaoga (pakili manu) ne te tino telā e ‵kopi ne ia ke tusi ki ei e ‵togi ‵mafa.


But if they are truly repentant, they can expect merciful, loving treatment by elders eager to help them spiritually. 	 Kae kafai e sala‵mo tonu latou, e mafai o loto tali‵tonu latou me ka fakamagalo kae fai faka‵lei latou ne toeaina kolā e fia‵fia o fesoasoani ki a latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Jehovah provides for those who serve him 	 4. Ne a mea ka ‵tupu māfai ko oti atu te aso o Ieova?


(Psalm 119:1, 2, 99; John 14:26) Therefore, we are not deceived into following a wrong course.—2 Corinthians 11:3. 9. 	 (Salamo 119:1, 2, 99; Ioane 14:26) Tela la, e se faka‵segina tatou ke olo atu i se auala sē tonu.—2 Kolinito 11:3.


(Matt. 10:35-37) When Christians display godly traits, however, this can have a very good effect. 	 (Mataio 10:35-37) Kafai e fakaasi atu ne Kelisiano a auala fakaatua, e mafai eiloa o ma‵goi a ikuga e maua mai i ei.


“I don’t believe you have to go to church to be a Christian.” 	 E faka‵segi mai foki ne tikisionale i te fia o olotou fakamatalaga kese‵kese a te uiga o te pati tenā.


(Mark 12:30) Hermilo, who is now married to Leticia, was in his early 20’s when he moved to serve where more Kingdom preachers were needed. 	 (Male. 12:30) A Hermilo, telā ko avaga nei mo Leticia, ko 20 tupu ana tausaga i te taimi ne fanatu ei o galue i koga kolā e manakogina malosi i ei a tino talai o te Malo.


3:16-18, 28, 29—Is the Abrahamic covenant still valid? 	 3:16-18, 28, 29—E mata, koi aogā eiloa te feagaiga ne fai ki a Apelaamo?


So close is the marriage bond that Paul said: “Husbands ought to be loving their wives as their own bodies.” 	 E ‵tau eiloa o malosi ‵ki te feagaiga o te fakaipoipoga telā ne fai mai ei a Paulo: “A tāgata e ‵tau o a‵lofa ki olotou avaga e pelā eiloa mo te lotou atafai ki olotou foitino tonu.”


One way to do this is to be careful when choosing friends. 	 E tasi te auala ko te fakaeteete i filifiliga o ‵tou taugasoa.


(1 Samuel 1:11, 24-28) A woman from the city of Shunem used to consult the prophet Elisha on Sabbath days. 	 (1 Samuelu 1:11, 24-28) E isi se fafine mai te fa‵kai o Sunema ne masani o fesili atu ki te pelofeta ko Elisaia e uiga ki se mea i aso o te Sapati.


12 When Paul was in Lystra in Asia Minor, he miraculously healed a man. 	 12 Ne faka‵lei fakavavega ne Paulo se tagata i tena nofoga i Lusa, i Asia Foliki.


Why should we make an honest appraisal of ourselves? 	 Kaia e ‵tau o fai ne tatou se iloiloga fakamaoni ki a tatou eiloa?


How is Jehovah’s hatred for false worship expressed in the book of Revelation? 	 E fakaasi mai pefea i te tusi ko Fakaasiga a te takalialia o Ieova ki lotu ‵se?


The Bible’s counsel regarding how to deal with them is clear. 	 E manino ‵lei eiloa a te fakatakitakiga a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te auala ke fakafesagai atu ki a latou.


HOW DID ABRAHAM DISPLAY FAITH? 	 NE FAKAASI MAI PEFEA NE APELAAMO A TE FAKATUANAKI?


8 Of course, more is needed than merely reading Bible texts to those we are conversing with. 	 8 E tonu, e uke atu a mea e manakogina i lō te faitau atu fua o fuaiupu i te Tusi Tapu ki tino kolā e sau‵tala mo tatou.


11 These examples do not mean that we should stop praying to Jehovah about distressing matters. 	 11 E se fakauiga a fakaakoakoga konei me e ‵tau o fakagata aka te ‵tou ‵talo atu ki a Ieova e uiga ki mea kolā e mafatia tatou i ei.


In that sense, his faith condemned the world of his day; it cast the wickedness of his generation in a clear light. 	 I te feitu tenā, ne taku fakamasei ne tena fakatuanaki a te lalolagi i ana aso, kae fakaasi faka‵sau mai i ei a te matagā o tena kautama.


However, parents can benefit from reflecting on what it means to make a disciple. 	 Kae e mafai o maua ne mātua a mea aoga mai te mafaufau ‵loto ki te uiga o te fai pelā me se soko.


16 Jehovah viewed Israel as his figurative wife by reason of his covenant with the nation. 	 16 Ne kilo atu a Ieova ki Isalaelu e pelā me ko tena avaga fafine i se auala fakatusa ona ko tena feagaiga ne fai mo te fenua tenā.


Do we not try to get to know that person better? 	 E mata, e se ko te taumafai ke iloa ‵lei ne tatou te tino tenā?


In the first century and today, how have those taking the lead among God’s people been . . . 	 I te senitenali muamua penā foki i aso nei, e mafai pefea ne tino kolā e takitaki ne latou a tino o te Atua o . . .


They live in an isolated town in Bolivia with their five children. 	 E ‵nofo atu lāua i se fa‵kai foliki i Bolivia fakatasi mo lā tama‵liki e tokolima.


This often stimulates the interest of her listeners. 	 E fai ei ke fia fakalogo‵logo a tama‵liki konā ki a ia.


10, 11. (a) How did one of our sisters react to tests of integrity? (b) What powerful answer did this sister give to Satan? 	 10, 11. (a) Ne saga atu pefea se tuagane e tokotasi o tatou ki tofotofoga o te fakamaoni? (e) Se a te tali mautinoa telā ne tuku atu ne te tuagane tenei ki a Satani?


QUESTION: Does this religion remove from its membership roll any who unrepentantly ignore Bible standards? 	 FESILI: E mata, e ‵tuli keatea ne te lotu tenei mai i ana tino so se tino telā e fakaseaoga ne ia a tulaga i te Tusi Tapu e aunoa mo te salamō? [Te Manatu Tāua i te itulau e 6]


[Picture on page 30] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 8]


Her husband, Larry, explains: “Our elder daughter was strong-willed and seemed to respond only to stern discipline. 	 Ne fakamatala mai tena avaga ko Larry penei: “A te tama matua e faitonu kae e saga mai māfai ko tai ‵mafa a pati polopoloki e fai ki ei.


(Eph. 4:32) Even if we are deeply hurt by some wrong done to us, let us forgive, as God does. 	 (Efeso 4:32) Kafai foki loa e logo‵mae malosi tatou ona ko nisi mea ‵se ne fai mai ki a tatou, ke na fakamagalo atu ne tatou, e pelā eiloa mo te mea ne fai ne te Atua.


Your presence at the annual observance of Christ’s death serves as a reminder of that great sacrifice and should deepen your gratitude for it. 	 A tou kau atu ki te fakamanatuga o te mate o Keliso i te tausaga se fakamasauaga o te taulaga sili tenā kae ‵tau foki o fakamalosi aka i ei tou loto fakafetai ki ei.


Can you serve where there is a greater need for Kingdom proclaimers? 	 E mafai o galue koe i se koga telā e manakogina i ei a tino talai e tokouke?


Adam had to choose to listen either to his Creator or to Eve. 	 Ne ‵tau o filifili a Atamu me ka fakalogo a ia ki tena Mafuaga io me ko Eva.


4 The prayer of Abraham’s servant was answered when Rebekah watered his camels. 	 4 Ne tali atu eiloa te ‵talo a te tavini a Apelaamo i te taimi ne fainu ei ne Lepeka ana kamela.


3. (a) What challenge do we face in our preaching work? (b) How are the words of Isaiah 45:22 being fulfilled today? 	 3. (a) Se a te mea faigata e fe‵paki mo tatou i te ‵tou galuega talai? (e) E fakataunu pefea a pati i te Isaia 45:22 i aso nei?


12 The best way to protect ourselves from misusing our freedom and thus becoming enslaved again by worldly ambitions and desires is to be fully absorbed in spiritual pursuits. 	 12 A te ‵toe auala ‵lei ke puipui tatou mai i te fakaaogaga ‵se o ‵tou saolotoga io me mai te ‵nofo pologa ki manakoga o te lalolagi mo manakoga totino ko te kausaki katoatoa atu ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.


That is the holy spirit. 	 A te mea tenā ko te agaga tapu.


Among them was an assortment of crowns, scepters, tools, maces, and other weapons. 	 E aofia i ei ko foualiki, tokotoko, mea faigaluega, mo nisi meatau.


The worst experience a mother can go through 	 Te ‵toe fakalavelave faigata e mafai o fepaki mo se mātua


(Isa. 60:22) That prophetic statement has certainly come true in these last days. 	 (Isa. 60:22, NW) Ko oti eiloa ne fakataunu a te fakamatalaga fakapelofeta tenā i aso fakaoti konei.


95:7, 8. Listening to Scriptural counsel, paying attention to it, and readily obeying it will prevent us from becoming hard-hearted.—Hebrews 3:7, 8. 	 95:7, 8. A te fakalogologo ki pati fakatonutonu i te Tusi Tapu, te saga tonu atu ki ei, mo te toka o fakalogo ki ei ka puipui ei tatou mai te loto makeke.—Epelu 3:7, 8.


(Acts 1:8) How was it possible for the early Christians to meet that challenge? 	 (Galu. 1:8) Ne mafai pefea o fakafesagai atu a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua ki te galuega tenā?


Soon, his stress-induced ailments began to disappear. 	 E seki leva, kae ne kamata o ‵galo atu a mea kolā ne manavase malosi a ia ki ei kae fakamasei atu foki ki a ia.


So I worked out a tactful compromise acceptable to her.” 	 Tela la, ne ‵sala ne au se auala poto ke fakafiafia atu ei ki tou fafine.”


It is just before the Passover of 32 C.E. A crowd of some 5,000 men, besides women and young children, are with Jesus and his disciples at a deserted place in the vicinity of Bethsaida, a village on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. 	 Ne tupu mai mua malie eiloa o te Paseka i te 32 T.A. Ne ‵nofo atu se vaitino o tāgata e toko 5,000 mo fāfine mo tamā tama‵liki fakatasi mo Iesu mo ana soko i se koga lavaki i te kogā koga o Petesaita, se fa‵kai e tu i te feitu ki matū o te tafatai o te Tai o Kalilaia.


Consider the following observations made by several faithful Witnesses from different lands, and note how the cited scriptures support their comments. 	 Mafaufau ki pati a nisi Molimau fakamaoni mai fenua kese‵kese, kae onoono me e ‵lago atu pefea a tusi siki ne fakaaogā ne latou ki olotou fakamatalaga.


(Mark 10:45) How good it is to know about “the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus”!—Rom. 3:22-24. 	 (Male. 10:45) Ko oko eiloa i te gali ke iloa ne tatou a te “fakasaolotoga telā ne ‵togi ki te togiola a Keliso Iesu”!—Lo. 3:22-24.


(Job 1:12-19) But is Satan successful? 	 (Iopu 1:12-19) Kae e mata, ne iku manuia a Satani?


16 The marital relationship calls for tender compassion and, at times, forgiveness. 	 16 A te fesokotakiga fakatauavaga e manakogina i ei te fakatau a‵lofa, kae i nisi taimi ko te loto fakamagalo.


The things he foretold would be fulfilled in a grander way in the distant future. 	 E ‵tau o fakataunu mai a mea kolā ne ‵valo mai ne ia i se auala e sili atu i se taimi leva mai tua ifo o ana aso.


Living in accord with God’s Word results in a healthy relationship with God and men 	 A te ola e ‵tusa mo te Muna a te Atua e iku atu ki se fesokotakiga ‵lei mo te Atua mo tino katoa


Many sincere Spanish Catholics express concern about the growing commercial nature of Christmas. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne nisi tino Katolika i Sepania a te lotou manava‵se ki te fanakaga o te tulaga o mea tau pisinisi i te Kilisimasi.


That brought forth a bitter reaction from the clergy. 	 Ne fai i ei ke kaitaua malosi a faifeau.


11 With 289,678 individuals baptized worldwide during the 2008 service year, there is clearly a great need for brothers to take the lead. 	 11 Ona ko te toko 289,678 a tino ne papatiso i te lalolagi kātoa i te tausaga faka-te-taviniga ko te 2008, e mautinoa eiloa me e isi se manakoga lasi mō taina ke fai ne latou te takitakiga.


In the preceding article, we began an analysis of much of Malachi’s prophetic message, starting with the first chapter of his book. 	 I te mataupu mai mua atu, ne kamata ne tatou se iloiloga e uiga ki te ukega o fekau fakapelofeta a Malaki, telā e kamata mai te mataupu muamua o tena tusi.


Show compassion. 	 Fakaasi atu te alofa atafai.


You also proceeded to make [man] a little less than godlike ones, and with glory and splendor [“honour,” King James Version] you then crowned him.” 	 Ne faite foki ne koe a te tagata ke tai malalo ifo i tino e pelā me ne atua, kae ne fakafou atu ei ne koe ki a ia te ‵malu mo te [“fakaaloalo,” King James Version].”


(Haggai 2:12-14) Another of Satan’s tricks is to embolden dedicated Christians, both young ones and adults, to live double lives and ‘grieve God’s holy spirit.’ 	 (Hakai 2:12-14) A te suā togafiti a Satani ko te fakamalosiga o Kelisiano tukugina atu, talavou mo tino ma‵tua, ke ola i se olaga magalua kae ‘fakafanoanoa foki te agaga tapu.’


Because the people had been disobedient, and they remained unrepentant. 	 Me ne seki faka‵logo a tino, kae seki sala‵mo foki.


(2 Sam. 17:22, 24) Forced to live as fugitives, David and his men soon found themselves in dire need of food and drink as well as rest. 	 (2 Samuelu 17:22, 24) Ona ko te mea ne ‵tau o ‵muni faeloa latou, e seki leva, kae ne ma‵nako malosi a Tavita mo ana tāgata ki mea‵kai mo meainu, penā foki loa mo te fia malō‵lō.


Jehovah is “an examiner of the heart.” (1 Chron. 29:17) He “is greater than our hearts and knows all things.” (1 John 3:20) God cannot be deceived. 	 A Ieova ko te ‘tino telā e sukesuke ne ia te loto.’ (1 Nofo. 29:17, NW) “E sili atu te Atua i ‵tou loto kae e iloa ne ia a mea katoa.” (1 Ioa. 3:20) E se mafai o fakaloiloigina te Atua.


10-12. (a) What counsel did the apostle Peter give to Christians who have unbelieving mates? (b) How did one Bible student learn to apply the counsel recorded at 1 Peter 3:1, 2? 	 10-12. (a) Se a te fakatakitakiga ne tuku atu ne te apositolo ko Petelu ki Kelisiano kolā e se tali‵tonu olotou avaga? (e) Ne iloa pefea ne se tokotasi o tino akoga ki te Tusi Tapu o fakagalue aka a te fakatakitakiga i te 1 Petelu 3:1, 2?


The laws and principles governing the Kingdom come from Jehovah God himself. 	 A tulafono mo akoakoga kolā e fakavae ki ei te Malo e aumai eiloa mai i a Ieova te Atua.


Lowliness of mind can make us effective when we approach strangers we find from house to house and in other places. 	 A te loto maulalo e fai ei tatou ke ma‵goi ‵tou galuega māfai ko olo atu ki tino sē masani mo tatou kolā e maua ne tatou mai fale ki fale mo nisi koga aka foki.


(2 Corinthians 6:1) Additionally, by helping others to gain salvation, we show that we have not missed the purpose of God’s mercy. 	 (2 Kolinito 6:1) Kae kafai e fesoasoani atu foki tatou ki nisi tino ke maua ne latou te fakaolataga, e fakaasi atu ne tatou i ei me e se fakasēaogā ne tatou te pogai ne alofa mai ei te Atua.


At a diplomatic function, Herod clothed himself “with royal raiment.” 	 I se faigamea a tino ma‵luga, ne pei a Helota ki “teuga o te tupu.”


9. (a) What does lifesaving teaching require? (b) What are fathers instructed to do, and what does this involve? 	 9. (a) Ne a mea e manakogina i akoakoga kolā e maua ei te ola? (e) Ne a mea ne fakatonu atu ki tamana ke fai ne latou, kae ne a mea e aofia i ei?


• How are we “a special property” to Jehovah? 	 • E fai pefea tatou e pelā me ne “tino tonu eiloa io me ne kope fakapito” o Ieova?


(Gal. 5:22, 23) You realize, though, that this calls for effort on your part. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) Kae e ‵tau o iloa ne koe me e manakogina ne te mea tenei au taumafaiga e uke.


The Bible says: “That is why a man will leave his father and his mother and he must stick to his wife and they must become one flesh.”—Genesis 2:18-24. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Tenā te pogai e tiakina ei ne te tagata tena tamana mo tena mātua kae nofo fakatasi mo te fafine, telā ko tasi ei laua.”—Kenese 2:18-24.


When possible, during periods of personal study and meditation, we may read “in an undertone,” sounding out the words. 	 Kafai e mafai, i te taimi e fai i ei ‵tou sukesukega totino kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei, ‘kāti e mafai o fai‵tau tatou ki luga.’


Paul also calls it the Lord’s Evening Meal—an appropriate designation, since this was instituted at night. 	 Ne fakaigoa foki ne Paulo a te fakamanatuga tenā ko te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi kae e fetaui ‵tonu te tugāpati tenā me ne fai te ‵kaiga tenei i te afiafi po.


THE idea of a cosmic struggle between the forces of good and evil has prompted endless speculation by writers and philosophers throughout history. 	 E UKE a manatu tuku taumate o tino tusitala mo tino ata‵mai e uiga ki te fakatau‵faiga i te va o te ‵lei mo te masei i te lalolagi kātoa.


• How does godly fear contribute to courage? 	 • E maua pefea te loto toa mai te mataku ki te Atua?


These two study articles will answer those questions. 	 Ka tali aka ne tatou a fesili konā i mataupu konei e lua.


The idea is, adds Russell, that “the hoe takes pleasure in destroying the weeds,” but it remains in God’s mighty hand, thus fulfilling God’s will. 	 Ne toe fai mai a Lasalo, me “e fiafia eiloa te mea faigaluega tenā o tamate a mouku,” kae e ‵mau eiloa a ia i te lima mafi o te Atua, i te fakataunuga o te loto o te Atua.


(Exodus 14:31) Elisha’s experience also testifies to the fact that “the angel of Jehovah is camping all around those fearing him, and he rescues them.” 	 (Esoto 14:31) Ne fakatalitonu mai foki ne te mea telā ne tupu ki a Elisaia me “e leoleo ne tena agelu a latou kola e ma‵taku ki te Aliki kae fakasao ne ia latou mai mea faiga‵ta.”


9 In the case of youths, some develop a measure of spirituality at a relatively tender age, while others take longer. 	 9 E pelā mo talavou, e isi ne tama‵liki e gasolo vave ki mua te lotou malamalama i mea faka-te-agaga, kae e tai tuai malie eiloa a nisi tama‵liki.


Today, a remnant of anointed Christians and millions of Jesus’ “other sheep” are united in declaring Bible truth as servants of Jehovah.—John 10:16. 	 I aso nei, e ‵kau fakatasi a te ‵toega o Kelisiano fakaekegina mo te fia miliona o “nisi mamoe” a Iesu i te folafolaatuga o muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu e pelā me ne tavini a Ieova.—Ioa. 10:16.


14 The apostle Paul. 	 14 Te apositolo ko Paulo.


Those with a humble status in life work side by side with those who may be viewed by some as upper class. 	 E ga‵lue fakatasi a tino kolā e manatu māmā ki ei te lalolagi mo tino kolā e ‵kilo atu a tino o te lalolagi ki ei e pelā me ne tino ma‵luga.


Are things very different today? 	 E mata, e ‵kese a mea kolā e fai sāle i aso nei?


Jodi accepted the offer of a home Bible study. 	 Ne talia ne Jodi ke fai sena akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


15, 16. How have Jehovah’s Witnesses in France reacted to opposition to their Christian work, and why do they keep on preaching? 	 15, 16. Ne ‵saga atu pefea a Molimau a Ieova i Falani ki ‵tekeatuga ki te lotou galuega faka-Kelisiano, kae kaia e tumau eiloa te lotou talai atu?


Recognizing the plight of David and his men, these three loyal subjects brought much needed supplies, including beds, wheat, barley, roasted grain, broad beans, lentils, honey, butter, and sheep. 	 I te iloaga ne latou a te fakalavelave ko fepaki mo Tavita mo ana tāgata, ne aumai ei ne tāgata a‵lofa fakamaoni konei a mea kolā e ma‵nako malosi ki ei latou, e aofia i ei a mea ‵moe, saito, ko kalite, ko saito tao, ko pīni, mo hani, ko susu makeke, mo ne mamoe.


[Picture Credit Lines on page 15] 	 • e auala i taina tali‵tonu?


Jesus’ Example for Parents 	 Te Fakaakoakoga a Iesu mō Mātua


13 Life Story—Endurance Under Trial Results in Blessings 	 13 Tala Tonu—E Iku Atu te Kufaki Mai Lalo i Tofotofoga ki Fakamanuiaga


PAGE 17 • SONGS: 52, 65 	 ITULAU E 17 • PESE: 52, 65


(Proverbs 11:17) How true! 	 (Faataoto 11:17) E pefea te ‵tonu o te mea tenei!


“I am the way and the truth and the life. 	 “Ko au te auala, te munatonu mo te ola.


In seeking pleasurable activities, do I consider how Jehovah will view my choices?’ 	 I te ‵sala atu ki fakafiafiaga, e mata, e mafaufau au me se a te kilokiloga a Ieova ki te filifiliga ka fai ne au?’


They will not toil for nothing, nor will they bring to birth for disturbance.” 	 A te galuega e fai ne latou ka iku manuia, ka ko olotou tamaliki ka se toe fetaui mo ne puapuaga.”


Do all good people go to heaven? 	 E mata e olo atu a tino ‵lei katoa ki te lagi?


Many Christians today do so to be sure that they will not miss even one session of their yearly district convention. 	 E fai eiloa penā a Kelisiano e tokouke i aso nei ko te mea ke fakamautinoa aka me ka se ‵galo atu latou i se vaega e tasi o te polokalame i te lotou fono i te atufenua telā e fai i tausaga takitasi.


A note on the windshield read: “You can have your car back as a gift from me. 	 Kae e isi se tamā tusi e faka‵lave i luga i te motoka: “Ko toe tuku atu ne au te lua motoka e pelā me se meaalofa mai i a au.


1, 2. (a) How do we know that Jesus is with his subjects now and will be with them in the future? (b) According to Daniel 12:4, what would result from a careful study of the Scriptures? 	 1, 2. (a) E iloa pefea ne tatou me ne fakatasi atu a Iesu ki ana tino i te taimi nei kae ka fakatasi atu foki ki a latou i te taimi mai mua? (e) E ‵tusa mo te Tanielu 12:4, ne a mea ka iku mai i te sukesuke faka‵lei ki te Tusi Tapu?


What reminder did Paul give to anointed Christians? 	 Se a te fakamasauaga ne fai atu ne Paulo ki Kelisiano fakaekegina?


18 Many a Christian wedding is followed by a social gathering—a wedding feast, a meal, or a reception. 	 18 A te ukega o fakaipoipoga Kelisiano e masani o faka‵soko atu ki se ‵kaiga.


And such appreciation will draw us closer to Jehovah. 	 Kae ka fai ei ne te vaegā loto fakafetai penā ke momea aka te ‵tou pili atu ki a Ieova.


The log cabin where I was born 	 Te fale laupapa telā ne fanau ei au


4 As the vision given to Stephen illustrates, Jehovah reveals his glory and his purpose to God-fearing individuals who are humble and who appreciate their relationship with him. 	 4 E pelā mo te fakaasiga ki a Setefano, e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova tena ‵malu mo tena fuafuaga ki tino kolā e ma‵taku kae fakatāua ne latou te lotou fesokotakiga mo Ia.


A Warning Example 	 Se Fakaakoakoga e Uiga ki Mea Kolā e ‵Tupu


18 Job was honest and fair. 	 18 A Iopu ne fakamaoni kae sē fapito.


(Jonah 3:10; Gen. 6:6, 7; Judg. 2:18; 1 Sam. 15:11) Since God’s activity is perfect, his regret is never because of a mistake on his part. 	 (Iona 3:10; Kenese 6:6, 7; Famasino 2:18; 1 Samuelu 15:11) Ona la ko galuega a te Atua e ‵lei katoatoa, a tena salamō ne seki māfua mai i se mea ‵se ne fai ne ia.


Why should we be guided by the principles of the Mosaic Law? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o takitaki tatou ne fakatakitakiga fakavae mai te Tulafonotelā ne tuku atu e auala i a Mose?


Cyrus, their leader, promptly takes charge of the conquered land and later issues a decree releasing the Israelite captives. 	 Ne pule fakavave atu ki ei a te lotou takitaki ko Kulesa kae fakamuli fai atu ei ne ia te fakatonuga ke fakasaoloto a tino Isalaelu kolā ne ‵nofo pologa i konā.


The guests may have been missionaries, John’s envoys, or traveling overseers. 	 Kāti a malo ne misionale, ko sui o Ioane io me ko ovasia faima‵laga.


Thus, the message from our conscience may have been muffled or distorted. 	 Tela la, e mafai o vāivāi io me faka‵numi te fekau telā e tuku mai ne ‵tou loto lagona.


10:2-12, 44. The people who had taken foreign wives humbly repented and corrected their erroneous ways. 	 10:2-12, 44. A tino kolā ne a‵vaga ki fāfine mai nisi fenua ne sala‵mo mo te loto maulalo kae faka‵tonu aka olotou mea ‵se.


(Ps. 10:4) It is a characteristic of the Devil. 	 (Sala. 10:4) A te mea tenā se uiga o te Tiapolo.


Would it not be prudent to allow a few extra minutes so that we will not be late, even if an “unforeseen occurrence” takes place on the way? 	 E mata, e sē se mea ‵lei ke fakaavanoa ne nāi minute ko te mea ke mo a ma talimuli tatou, maise loa i ‘fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei’?


Christ is the only human who ever lived whom we can consider a perfect role model. 	 Ko Keliso fua te tino e tokotasi ne ola i te lalolagi nei telā e mafai o tau‵tali faka‵lei tatou ki ei.


It seems that they differed in personality. 	 E foliga mai me e ‵kese eiloa lāua i lā uiga.


“I threw my burden on Jehovah,” she says. 	 “Ne tuku atu ne au taku amoga ‵mafa ki a Ieova,” ko ana muna.


17. Why is marrying an unbeliever likely to be disastrous, and what is the most important reason to ‘marry only in the Lord’? 	 17 I nisi taimi e fai fakamuli a te tino se talitonu mo fai se Kelisiano.


Yet, such a trend toward commercialism is probably inevitable in view of the roots of many Christmas practices. 	 Kae kāti ka sē mafai eiloa o fakagata aka a vaegā faifaiga fakapisinisi penei, māfai e mafau‵fau ki te māfuaga o te Kilisimasi.


In answer the one named Cleopas said to him: ‘Are you dwelling as an alien by yourself in Jerusalem and so do not know the things that have occurred in her in these days?’ And he said to them: ‘What things?’” 	 Ne tali mai te tokotasi o laua e igoa ki a Kaleopa, ‘Ko koe fua nei te tino e nofo i Ielusalema, e se ke iloagina a mea ne ‵tupu i lua aso ko ‵teka atu nei?’


22 Acceptable worship of Jehovah includes proper treatment of our neighbor. 	 22 A te tapuakiga telā e talia ne Ieova e aofia i ei te fai faka‵lei ki ‵tou tuakoi.


Jesus was flexible and generous with his time; he met with Nicodemus at night—away from the crowds. 	 Ne fakamuli‵fuli kae fakaaoga faka‵lei ne Iesu ana taimi; ne fetaui a ia mo Nikotemo i po—i se koga e se lavea ne tino.


6 Habakkuk’s message was no less bold, and it was just as unpopular as that of Jeremiah, who was divinely inspired to foretell the 70-year desolation of Judah. 	 6 Ne ‵pau eiloa te pati ‵toko o te fekau a Sapakuka mo te sē fia‵fia o tino ki ei mo te lotou sē fia‵fia ki te fekau a Ielemia, telā ne fakaosofia ne te Atua ke ‵valo mai te fakamaseiga o Iuta i tausaga e 70.


But these trips were doubtless happy family occasions. 	 Kae mautinoa eiloa me ne fai a malaga konei e pelā me ne malaga fakafiafia ki te kāiga.


(Matthew 7:11; 1 John 4:8) Thus, as far as Jehovah’s exercise of foreknowledge is concerned, it is selective. 	 (Mataio 7:11; 1 Ioane 4:8) Tela la, e kai filifili eiloa a Ieova i mea kolā e manako a ia ke iloa ne ia i aso mai mua.


(Genesis 2:16, 17; 3:4) Ever since, Satan has fostered similar lies, such as the false teaching that a soul survives the death of the body. 	 (Kenese 2:16, 17; 3:4) Talu mai te taimi tenā, ne fakamalosi aka eiloa ne Satani a loi, e pelā mo te akoakoga ‵se me e ola te agaga māfai ko mate te foitino.


9 What did Jesus mean when he next said: “Let your will take place”? 	 9 Se a te mea ne fakauiga a Iesu ki ei i tena toe faiatuga: “Ke fai te mea e loto koe ki ei”?


To faithful humans, the promise of that Seed provided a basis for hope that God would not abandon his purpose for mankind. 	 A te folafolaga e uiga ki te Fanau tenā ne fakatalitonu atu ei ki tino fakamaoni me ka se mafai o tiaki ne te Atua tena fuafuaga mō tino katoa.


Where Devil Came From, 2/1 	 Te Māfuaga o te Tiapolo, 2/1


(Mark 14:11; John 12:6) Going to the extreme, some have even replaced God with money as the object of their ultimate devotion. 	 (Maleko 14:11; Ioane 12:6) Kafai ko tō lasi te fiafai ki tupe, ko tapuaki atu ei a nisi tino ki tupe i lō te Atua.


Some scholars suggest that Paul had taken a Nazirite vow. 	 Ne fai mai a nisi tino ‵poto me ne fai ne Paulo se tautoga e pelā me se Naseli.


Yet, he slept in peace, trusting in the skills of his disciples, some of whom were fishermen.—Matthew 4:18, 19. 	 Kae e ui i ei, ne ‵to tena moe, me ne talitonu a ia ki te ata‵mai o ana soko, me i nisi tino i a latou ne tino faiika.—Mataio 4:18, 19.


What moved Josiah to do this? 	 Se a te mea ne fakamalosi aka ei a Iosia ke fai te mea tenei?


AS THE Nazi regime collapsed at the end of World War II, an order was given to eliminate thousands who remained in concentration camps. 	 I TE taimi ne pakū ei te pulega a te kau Nazi i te fakaotiga o te Taua i te Lua a te Lalolagi, ne avatu se fakatonuga ke tamate a te fia afe tino kolā koi ‵nofo i loto i falepuipui fakasauā.


(Haggai 2:7) None who want to leave the darkness are turned away. 	 (Hakai 2:7) E se tuli keatea so se tino telā e fia tiakina ne ia te pouliga.


With his blessing, we use the greater freedom, not to improve our personal life-styles, but to serve Jehovah openly and fully. However, just for the sake of being well thought of by the authorities, we will never compromise our neutrality, diminish our preaching activity, or in any other way weaken our service to Jehovah. 	 Kae e se mafai lele eiloa ne tatou o ‵kau atu ki se feitu i mea fakapolitiki, io me e fakavāivāi tatou i ‵tou galuega talai, io me ke fakafoliki ‵tou tusaga i te ‵tou tavini atu ki a Ieova, ko te mea fua ke ‵lei ‵tou ata i mua o malo.


Zeynep “This campaign affected my personal ministry a lot. 	 “Ne aoga malosi a te galuega fakapito tenei ki taku galuega talai.


July 1, 2008 	 Iulai 1, 2008


For example, when a Kingdom Hall is being built, differences of opinion might arise as to how things should be done. 	 E pelā mo te taimi e kamata ei o fakatu se Kingdom Hall, kāti e mafai o kese‵kese a manatu e ‵sae aka e uiga ki mea e ‵tau o fai.


It can also enhance appreciation for the material things we possess and can make us more sympathetic toward those who must do without some things, not by choice, but out of necessity. 	 E mafai o fakamalosi aka ei ‵tou loto fakafetai ki mea faka-te-foitino kolā ko maua ne tatou kae e mafai foki o momea aka ei ‵tou a‵lofa ki tino kolā e ola e aunoa mo nisi mea, ona ko te sē lava o olotou tupe, kae e se ona ko te mea e se ma‵nako latou ki ei.


Yes, if we have the wrong priorities. 	 Ao, māfai e ‵kese a mea e fakamuamua ne tatou.


Thus, Jehovah’s friendship is being freely extended to both the givers and the receivers. 	 Tela la, a Ieova e fia fai taugasoa ki tino kolā e tuku atu olotou mea e pelā foki mo latou kolā e maua ne latou.


(Ps. 15:1) He followed that question with a discussion of spiritual qualities that God looks for in his guests. 	 (Sala. 15:1) Mai tua o tena fesili tenā, ne laulau atu ne ia a uiga faka-te-agaga kolā e manako te Atua ke maua ne ana mālō.


Such conduct is completely out of harmony with the personality of Jehovah. 	 E takalialia a Ieova ki faifaiga konei.


What might these represent today? 	 Ne a mea e fakasino atu ki ei a mea konei i aso nei?


She provided a religious front for their oppressive deeds. 	 Ne talia ne tou fafine olotou faifaiga fakasaua e pelā me ne faifaiga e saoloto o fai.


The Gibeonites did not want to die as accursed Canaanites, so they sent representatives to Joshua at Gilgal. 	 Ne seki ma‵nako te kau Kipeona ke ‵mate latou e pelā mo tino Kanana, telā ne uga atu ei ne latou olotou sui ki a Iosua i Kilikala.


True, there have been brief periods of peace, but what kind of peace? 	 E tonu, e isi ne vaitaimi toe‵toe o te filemu, kae se a te vaegā filemu tenā?


For instance, you may find that some will advise you not to cry or show your feelings in any way. 	 Kāti ka fesoasoani atu a nisi tino ke mo a koe ma tagi io me fakaasi atu ou lagonaga i so se auala.


How can we avoid being overreached by the Devil? 	 E mafai pefea o faka‵mao keatea te Tiapolo mo tena taumafaiga o pule mai ki a tatou?


True Christians are foremost in acknowledging that respect for duly appointed authority is essential. 	 E fakatāua malosi ne Kelisiano ‵tonu te āva ki pulega ‵tau.


I truly love doing shepherding work in the congregation! 	 E fiafia tonu eiloa au o fai te galuega a tausi mamoe i te fakapotopotoga!


3 Jesus himself pointed to the answer to that question. 	 3 Ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu te tali ki te fesili tenā.


“I am giving you a new commandment,” he said, “that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 	 “E avatu ne au ki a koutou te poloakiga fou,” ana muna, “ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou. E pelā mo au e alofa ki a koutou; tela la, e ‵tau mo koutou o fakatau a‵lofa.


Remember: Joy is fueled by God’s spirit. 	 Ke masaua: A te agaga tapu o te Atua e fakalasi ne ia te fiafia.


“God punishes sinners with natural disasters.” 	 “E fakasala ne te Atua a tino agasala ki fakalavelave o te natula.”


Do not Christian parents delight to see their children among the other new disciples getting baptized? 	 E mata, e se fia‵fia a mātua Kelisiano ke lavea atu olotou tama‵liki e aofia i nisi soko ‵fou kolā e papatiso?


Rather, he emphasized points they agreed on, crediting Agrippa with being an expert on Jewish customs and a believer in the prophets.—Acts 26:2, 3, 27. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne faka‵mafa ne ia a manatu kolā e lotoma‵lie laua ki ei, kae ne tavae atu ki a ia me i a ia se tino poto i tū faka-Iutaia mo se tino talitonu foki ki te kau pelofeta.—Galuega 26:2, 3, 27.


Did Jesus mean, then, that the evildoer would join him in heaven? 	 E mata, ne fakauiga a Iesu me i te pagota tenā ka fakatasi atu ki a ia i te lagi?


What responsibility do spiritual shepherds have regarding those who have strayed from the flock? 	 Ne a tiute o tausi mamoe faka-te-agaga ki a latou kolā ne takase‵se kea‵tea mai te lafu?


(Acts 22:3; Philippians 3:4, 5) Yet, he humbly acknowledged that his qualifications as a minister came, not from schools of higher learning, but from Jehovah God. 	 (Galuega 22:3; Filipi 3:4, 5) Kae ui i ei, ne fakaasi ‵tonu mai ne ia me i te mafai ne ia o fai pelā me se tavini, ne māfua mai i a Ieova kae se mai akoga ma‵luga kolā ne akoga a ia i ei.


NOVEMBER 4-10, 2013 	 NOVEMA 4-10, 2013


Many popular magazines and books conflict with our Christian values 	 E se fetaui ‵lei a nisi tusi mo mekesini kolā e lauiloa mo ‵tou talitonuga faka-Kelisiano


Your Integrity Makes Jehovah’s Heart Rejoice 	 A Tou Fakamaoni e Fakafiafia ne ia te Loto o Ieova


3 The portrayal of Jehovah as a shepherd carries meaning even in modern times. 	 3 A te faka‵tusa o Ieova ki se tausi mamoe e tāua ‵ki ke oko mai eiloa ki aso nei.


Satan offers no lasting reward to those who side with him. 	 E seai se taui ‵lei e tuku mai ne Satani ki tino kolā e ‵lago atu ki a ia.


It takes time and patience to watch the seeds of truth grow. 	 E manakogina a taimi mo te loto kufaki ke matea atu a fuaga o te munatonu ko ōla aka.


The Congregation—An Expression of God’s Love 	 Te Fakapotopotoga—Se Fakaasiga o te Alofa o te Atua


He fell headlong into the trap.—Proverbs 6:27-29. 	 Ne tō atu eiloa a ia ki loto i te matasele.—Faataoto 6:27-29.


But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.”—Psalm 37:9-11. 	 Ne faipati foki a te apositolo ko Petelu ki te mataupu tenā.


What revolt took place in heaven, and how did God respond? 	 Se a te ‵tekeatuga ne tupu i te lagi, kae ne saga atu pefea te Atua ki ei?


“Make my eyes pass on from seeing what is worthless; preserve me alive in your own way.”—PS. 119:37. 	 “Tausi mai au keatea mai te sagatonu atu ki mea kolā e sē aoga; alofa mai ki a au pelā eiloa mo tau feagaiga.”—SALAMO 119:37.


(Jude 14, 15) Upon hearing such words, Enoch’s godless enemies surely wanted to kill him. 	 (Iuta 14, 15) I te lagonaga ne latou a pati konā, ne fia tamate ki a Enoka ana fili kolā ne seki tali‵tonu ki te Atua.


But their rekindled love—a result of Bible study, prayer, and meditation—will give them the needed courage and resolve. 	 Kae ko te lotou a‵lofa telā ne toe fakamalosi aka—e auala i sukesukega faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ‵talo mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki ei—ka tuku atu ei ki a latou a te loto toa e manakogina.


This was not a literal city but a symbolic one. 	 A te mea tenei e se se fa‵kai tonu kae se fa‵kai fakatusa.


So when Luke lists Joseph and describes him as the son of Heli, it was understood to mean that Joseph was Heli’s son-in-law.—Luke 3:23. 	 Tela la, i te taimi ne taku mai ei ne Luka a Iosefa kae fakamatala mai e pelā me ko te tamaliki tagata a Heli, ne malamalama eiloa me fakauiga i ei i a Iosefa ko te avaga a te tamaliki fafine a Heli, ko Malia.—Luka 3:23.


Afterward, a lady who had seen the program commented: “It was so clear who had the spirit of God.” 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fai mai penei se fafine telā ne matea atu ne ia te polokalame tenā: “E mautinoa eiloa me ko oi ne maua ne latou te agaga o te Atua.”


On the One to be praised, Jehovah, I shall call, and from my enemies I shall be saved.” (2 Samuel 22:2-4) David knew that Jehovah listens when His faithful servants cry for help.—Psalm 31:22, 23; 145:19. 	 Au e kalaga ki te Aliki, ko fakasao ei ne ia a au mai oku fili.” (2 Samuelu 22:2-4) Ne iloa ne Tavita me e fakalogologo mai a Ieova māfai e ka‵laga atu Ana tavini fakamaoni ki a ia mō se fesoasoani.—Salamo 31:22, 23; 145:19.


However, the people were mixing idolatry with professed reverence for Jehovah. 	 Ne fai mai a tino me e āva latou ki a Ieova kae tela la ne tapuaki atu foki ki tupua.


Also, when we are truthful in all things, we do not need to worry about being found out, or exposed, by humans.—1 Tim. 5:24. 	 E se gata i ei, kafai e fai‵pati tatou ki te mea tonu i mea katoa, ka se mafai o manava‵se tatou i a tatou ma ‵poa io me folafola ne nisi tino.—1 Timoteo 5:24.


Johannes Rauthe engaging in the field ministry, probably in the 1920’s 	 Ko Johannes Rauthe i te galuega talai, kāti i te 1920 tupu


Dedication to God Leads to Happiness 	 A te Tukuatuga ki te Atua e Iku Atu ki te Fiafia


He also became a bold “preacher of righteousness,” publicly confessing his faith in Jehovah. 	 Ne fai foki a ia e pelā me se “tino talai o te amiotonu,” telā ne fakaasi atu ne ia ki tino a tena fakatuanaki ki a Ieova.


Put simply, because Jehovah God arranged the meeting. 	 Ona ko Ieova ne fakatoka ne ia a te fai‵patiga tenā!


(Rev. 1:1) And who among us has not found comfort in the Psalms or drawn practical lessons from the book of Proverbs? 	 (Fa. 1:1) Kae ko oi i a tatou e seki maua ne ia a fakamafanafanaga mai i te Salamo io me e maua ne ia a akoakoga aoga mai i te tusi o Faataoto?


You probably do not need to launch into a Bible lecture. 	 E mafai eiloa o se manako koe ki se lauga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


What is the administration’s second stage of operation? 	 Se a te lua o vaega o te fakatokaga?


(Heb. 10:1-4) Because of their violating the Law, the Israelites actually came under a curse. 	 (Epelu 10:1-4) Ona ko te mea ne seki faka‵logo a tino Isalaelu ki mea katoa i te Tulafono, ne tumau eiloa latou i te malaia.


[Picture on page 9] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 21]


(Job 32:21, 22) On the other hand, elders living up to the spirit of Jesus’ counsel honor other members of the congregation, just as Jehovah honors loyal worshipers and Jesus Christ honors loyal followers. 	 (Iopu 32:21, 22) Kae i te suā feitu, e āva atu a toeaina kolā e faka‵logo ki te uiga tonu o pati fakatonutonu a Iesu ki nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga, e pelā eiloa mo te āva atu o Ieova ki ana tino fakamaoni kolā e tapuaki atu ki a ia, mo te āva atu foki o Iesu Keliso ki ana soko fakamaoni.


4 We know that every convention session has a precise time to start. 	 4 E iloa ne tatou me i so se fono o te atufenua, e isi eiloa se taimi mautinoa e kamata i ei te polokalame.


A man did not come with the sole intention of being a passive listener; he came not only to receive but to give.” 	 E seai se tino ne fano ki ei mo te fakamoemoega ke fano fua a ia o fakalogologo; ne ‵tau o fai sena tusaga.”


Ask yourself: ‘What does this tell me about Jehovah? 	 Fesili ifo ki a koe eiloa, penei: ‘Se a te mea e fakaasi mai ne te mea tenei e uiga ki a Ieova?


Pursuing selfish goals does not bring people the happiness that they expect. 	 A te kausaki atu ki te alofa kaimanako e se maua i ei ne tino a te fiafia telā e ma‵nako latou ki ei.


The record reads: “Jehovah set men in ambush against the sons of Ammon, Moab and the mountainous region of Seir who were coming into Judah, and they went smiting one another. 	 E fai mai penei te tala: “Ne fai ne te Aliki a te kautau a te fili ke ma‵taku valevale.


Others might make a decision first and then pray for Jehovah to bless their decision. 	 A nisi tino e fai muamua olotou fakaikuga ko ‵talo atu ei ki a Ieova ke fakamanuia atu.


18 Imitate Their Faith—He Took Comfort in His God 	 Te Sapati Malōlō o te Atua—Se a te Mea Tenā?


What might cause us to become “enraged against Jehovah”? 	 Se a te mea e mafai fakaoso aka ei tatou ke “ita . . . ki a Ieova”?


Their selfish and rebellious action resulted not only in great loss to themselves but also in tragic consequences for all their future offspring. 	 E tuku mai i konei se fakaasiga manino o mea ma‵sei kolā ka iku mai māfai e se fia ‵saga atu eiloa a tino ki te akoakoga e uiga ki te atafai ki nisi tino.


Under the benevolent rulership of the Kingdom, people will progress to perfection. 	 Mai lalo i te pulega alofa kaimalie a te Malo tenei, a tino ka kamata o gasolosolo atu ki te tulaga ‵lei katoatoa.


(Read John 15:14-16.) 	 (Faitau te Ioane 15:14-16.)


13 This wild beast promotes the making of an image of the wild beast. 	 13 A te manu fekai e lua ana sau e “fai” atu ki tino ke fai se fakatusa o te manu fekai e fitu ana ulu.


Jehovah urges all of us to obey him. 	 E fakamalosi mai a Ieova ki a tatou katoa ke faka‵logo ki a ia.


Fornication (Greek, por·neiʹa) applies to illicit sexual relations outside Scriptural marriage. 	 Finalalolagi (Eleni, por·neiʹa) e fakasino atu ki amioga finalalolagi kolā e fai i tua o te fakaipoipoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


However, it was by divine inspiration that the apostle was moved to discuss the spiritual armor vitally needed by every servant of Jehovah. 	 Ona ko te fakamalosiga o te agaga o te Atua ne fakamatala atu ei ne Paulo te tāua o te gatu tau faka-te-agaga ki tavini taki tokotasi a Ieova.


We become baptized disciples, not because someone forces us, but because Jehovah “draws” us. 	 E fai tatou mo fai ne soko papatiso, ona ko te mea ne “māfua” mai i a Ieova, kae e se ko te faimālō mai o se tino.


Good conduct is a third way. 	 A te tolu o auala ko ‵tou amioga ‵lei.


Then fill the bucket with sand. 	 Ka oti, ko faka‵fonu ei ne koe a te paketi ki one.


(Psalm 11:5) Or what of the excessive use of alcohol in private? 	 (Salamo 11:5) Kae pefea la te sōna fakaaogāga o meainu ma‵losi i a tatou eiloa?


Their presence even jeopardized the life of Jesus! 	 A te oloatuga o latou ne fakamataku ki te ola o Iesu!


“They took great care,” she explained. 	 “Ne palu faka‵lei ne laua,” ko ana pati.


(Genesis 1:31) Satan the Devil led Adam and Eve into rebellion. 	 (Kenese 1:31) Ne ‵taki atu eiloa ne Satani te Tiapolo a Atamu mo Eva ke ‵teke atu ki te Atua.


George, whose home in the city of Tacloban was obliterated, said: “In spite of what happened, the brothers are happy. 	 A George, telā ne fakamasei katoatoa tena fale i te fakai lasi o Tacloban, ne fai mai penei: “Faitalia a mea ne ‵tupu kae e fia‵fia eiloa a taina.


They would be encouraging a positive spirit in the congregation if they showed appreciation, perhaps by offering what they can to help defray the increasingly high cost of fuel. 	 Ka fakamalosi aka ne latou a te agaga tonu i loto i te fakapotopotoga māfai e fakaasi atu ne latou a te loto fakafetai, kāti mai i te tuku atu o se mea e mafai ne latou o fesoasoani ke fakafoliki aka ei a te ‵togi ‵mafa o penitini.


How do we do that? 	 E fai pefea ne tatou te mea tenā?


She picks it up and looks around, but the street is empty. 	 Ne puke aka ne ia ki luga kae kilokilo sāle ona mata, e seai eiloa se mea e lavea ne ia i te auala.


13 We can likewise expect our assignments to change from time to time, often because of decisions we make. 	 13 E mafai eiloa o fakamoe‵moe tatou ki te fulifuliga o ‵tou tiute fai i te gasologa o taimi, ona ko fakaikuga kolā e fai faeloa ne tatou.


What will help us to succeed? 	 Se a te mea ka fesoasoani mai ke manumalo tatou?


Now the seventh day was here, and it was different. 	 Ko oko atu nei ki te fitu o aso, kae ko tai ‵kese.


WHAT place should Kingdom interests occupy in our lives? Jesus urged his followers to ‘keep on seeking first the kingdom,’ assuring them that if they did so, God would supply what they needed. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke ‘mua latou’ o ‵sala tena Malo,’ kae fakatalitonu atu ne ia me kafai e fai ne latou te mea tenā, ka tuku atu ne te Atua a mea e ‵tau o maua ne latou.


7 The Thyatira congregation was warned not to tolerate the evil influence of apostatizing women. 	 7 Ne polopoloki atu ki te fakapotopotoga i Tuatila ke sē talia eiloa ne latou a faifaiga ma‵sei a fāfine fai mea ‵se.


Therefore I brought him forth before you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, in order that, after the judicial examination has taken place, I might get something to write. 	 Tela la, ko oti ne aumai ne au a ia ki otou mua pelā foki ki ou mua e te tupu ko Akelipa, ko te mea kafai e oti ne sukesuke faka‵lei a mau e uiga ki a ia, kāti ka maua ei se fakamatalaga tonu e tusi atu ei au ki te Kaisala.


“Keep Your Senses Completely” 	 “Ke Tausi Faka‵lei ‵Tou Mafaufau”


Why might some parents have concerns when their children want to take the steps of dedication and baptism? 	 Kaia e manava‵se ei a nisi mātua māfai ko ma‵nako olotou tama‵liki ke fai te lotou tukuatuga mo te papatisoga?


In our time, he represents the remnant of spirit-anointed Christians—part of “the Israel of God.” 	 I ‵tou taimi nei, e sui eiloa ne ia a te ‵toega o Kelisiano fakaekegina—se vaega o te “Isalaelu a te Atua!”


Identifying the Channel Today 	 Ke Iloa Aka te Auala i Aso Nei


How does it relate to the title of the article or to the theme scripture? 	 E tau atu pefea ki te ulutala o te mataupu io me ko te tusi siki fakavae o te mataupu?


14 David was then middle-aged, possibly in his early 50’s. 	 14 I te vaitaimi tenā kāti ko 50 tupu tausaga o Tavita.


(Gal. 6:9) That is vital for a Christian today too. 	 (Kala. 6:9) E tāua foki a te mea tenei ki te Kelisiano i aso nei.


When you read the Bible or publications based on it, take time to think. 	 Ke mafaufau ‵mafa ki mea e faitau ne koe i te Tusi Tapu io me ko tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


“My husband and I would like to thank you very much for sending supplies for the relief efforts for the damage incurred during the hurricanes. 	 “E fakafetai lasi atu māua mo taku avaga e uiga mo te fesoasoani ne maua mai i a koutou ke faka‵lei aka ei a mea kolā ne fakama‵seigina i te alikeni.


The Bible book of Proverbs concludes with two ‘weighty messages.’ 	 E fakaoti eiloa te tusi i te Tusi Tapu ko Faataoto ki ‘fekau ‵mafa’ e lua.


17, 18. (a) The widow of Zarephath was presented with what unusual test of faith? (b) How did the widow respond to Elijah’s request, and how did Jehovah reward her for this? 17 The way in which Jehovah cared for a poor widow in the time of the prophet Elijah shows that he deeply appreciates those who support true worship by giving of themselves and of their resources. 	 17 E fakaasi mai i te auala telā ne tausi ei ne Ieova te fafine ko mate tena avaga i aso o te pelofeta ko Elia a tena amanaia malosi ki tino kolā e ‵lago malosi atu ki te tapuakiga tonu mai te tukuatuga o latou eiloa ke fai tena galuega e pelā foki mo olotou kope.


When the apostle Paul was detained in Rome, about 59-61 C.E., Jewish leaders there said of Christians: “Truly as regards this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.” 	 I te taimi ne ‵loka ei te apositolo ko Paulo i Loma, kāti i te 59-61 T.A., ne fai atu a takitaki Iutaia i konā e uiga ki Kelisiano penei: “Me iloa ne matou i tino ko fai‵pati sē ‵lei ki te kau e kau foki koe i ei.”


“Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those who are crushed in spirit.”—Ps. 34:18, 19. 	 “Te Aliki [Ieova] e nofo pili ki a latou kolā e loto vāi‵vai, e faka‵sao foki ne ia a latou kolā ko seai ne olotou fakamoemoega.”—Sala. 34:18, 19.


The apostle Paul admonished Christians to “be in subjection to the superior authorities, for there is no authority except by God; the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God.” 	 Ne fakatonu atu te apositolo ko Paulo ki Kelisiano ke “faka‵logo ki pule o te malo, i te mea ne aumai katoa mai i te Atua te lotou tulaga pule. A tino pule katoa konei e ‵tu nei, ne faka‵tu katoa ne te Atua.”


(Mark 9:33-37) He encouraged them by expressing confidence that they would be effective preachers of the good news. 	 (Maleko 9:33-37) Ne fakamalosi ne ia latou mai te fakaasi atu o tena loto talitonu me ka magoi eiloa a te galuega e fai ne latou e pelā me ne tino talai o te tala ‵lei.


What wrong spirit was manifested by Eve and by some in Paul’s day? 	 Se a te uiga ‵se ne fakaasi mai ne Eva mo nisi tino i aso o Paulo?


16 Abraham hoped in a resurrection under the rule of the Messiah, the promised Seed. 	 16 Ne fakamoemoe Apelaamo ki te toetu mai lalo i te pulega a te Mesia, te Fanau telā ne folafola mai.


In 1886 when C. T. Russell published a book that came to be called The Divine Plan of the Ages, this volume contained a chart linking the ages of mankind with the Great Pyramid of Egypt. 	 I te 1886 i te taimi ne ‵lomi ei ne S. T. Lasalo a te tusi telā ne fakaulutala fakamuli ko te Divine Plan of the Ages, ne aofia i te tusi tenā se ata telā ne fakafetaui aka a vaitaimi mua o tino mo te Pilamiti Lasi (Great Pyramid) i Aikupito.


While he was in Ephesus, his foes may have thrown him into the arena to fight wild beasts. 	 A koi nofo atu a ia i Efeso, kāti ne ‵pei atu a ia ne ana fili ki te malae tafao ke taua a ia mo manu fe‵kai.


Is the End Near? 	 E Mata, E Iloa Ne Koe Te Igoa O Te Atua?


God’s Word assures us that he deeply cares for all his servants. 	 E fakatalitonu mai ne te Muna a te Atua me e atafai tonu eiloa a ia ki ana tavini katoa.


Paul’s words indicate that some spirit-anointed ones in that congregation at Thessalonica were downhearted. 	 E fakaasi mai i pati a Paulo me ne loto vāi‵vāi foki a nisi tino kolā ne fakaekegina ki te agaga i te fakapotopotoga i Tesalonia.


Ever since it was instituted by Jehovah God, marriage of a man and a woman has been a normal way of life. 	 Talu mai te taimi ne kamata ne Ieova te Atua te faiga o te fakaipoipoga, se mea masani ke a‵vaga a fafine mo tagata i te olaga nei.


• How may a Christian unwittingly become ensnared in a romantic relationship? 	 • E mafai pefea o fakalatagina se Kelisiano ke fai famau e aunoa mo tena iloa?


(Luke 11:1) What prompted this request? 	 (Luka 11:1) Kaia ne fai atu ei te fakamolemole tenei?


Who should get the credit for such increase in the face of opposition from Satan and his corrupt world? (1 John 5:19) Only Jehovah could accomplish all of this, using his holy spirit.—Isaiah 60:22; Zechariah 4:6. 	 Ko oi e ‵tau o maua ne ia a tavaega mō te gasoloakaga tenei faitalia a ‵tekemaiga mai i a Satani mo tena lalolagi fai valevale? (1 Ioane 5:19) Ko Ieova fua e mafai o fakataunu ne ia a mea katoa konei, e auala i tena agaga tapu.—Isaia 60:22; Sakalia 4:6.


Instead of viewing them as one major plight, we may be able to resolve them one at a time by applying Bible principles. 	 I lō te ‵kilo atu ki ei e pelā me se matugā fakalavelave lasi ‵ki, kāti e mafai ne tatou o faka‵lei malielie aka a fakalavelave takitatasi mai te fakagaluegaga o fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu.


29 European Court Upholds the Right to Conscientious Objection 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA 1, 2 Se a te uiga ke manuia tonu i te olaga?


How would “the congregation of God” be arranged? 	 Ka fakagalue pefea ‘te fakapotopotoga a te Atua’?


There, Jesus is “transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his outer garments became brilliant as the light.” 	 I konā, “ne ma‵fuli foliga o Iesu i olotou mua, ka ko ona mata ko malapulapu mai e pelā mo te la” kae ko “ona gatu foki ko ‵kena pakipaki eiloa e pelā mo se mainaga.”


His words were a prophecy that was fulfilled when Joseph and Mary returned from Egypt with Jesus after the death of King Herod.—Matt. 2:15, 19-23. 	 Ne fakataunu eiloa ana pati konā i te taimi ne ‵foki atu ei a Iosefa mo Malia mo Iesu mai Aikupito mai tua o te mate o te tupu ko Helota.—Mataio 2:15, 19-23.


‘CONTINUE TO BE READJUSTED’ 	 KE TUMAU I TE “FAKATONUTONU OTOU AUALA”


(Read 2 Peter 1:20, 21.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Petelu 1:20, 21.)


IMITATE JEHOVAH’S LOYALTY 	 FAKAAKOAKO KI TE ALOFA FAKAMAONI O IEOVA


“The whole audience rose to its feet as one,” stated Fred Twarosh. 	 “Ne ‵tu ki luga a te kautaina kātoa,” ko muna a Fred Twarosh.


It is true that Jesus, as a perfect man, could have been the source of billions of perfect descendants.* Hence, it was understood that a combination of Jesus’ life plus that of all his potential perfect descendants formed a sacrifice equivalent to that of Adam and his imperfect descendants. 	 Se mea tonu me ne fai a Iesu, e pelā me se tagata ‵lei katoatoa, mo fai se māfuaga o te fia piliona o tino ‵lei katoatoa.* Tela la, ne malamalama ‵lei tatou me ne mafai o fai a te ola ‵lei katoatoa o Iesu fakatasi mo ana tama‵liki mo fai se taulaga telā e fetaui tonu mo Atamu mo ana tama‵liki sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Local Witnesses are also on hand with a hearty welcome for Brother Rutherford, who has come to attend their three-day national convention. 	 Ne ‵nofo atu foki a Molimau mai i konā mo te loto fia talimalo atu ki te Taina ko Rutherford, telā ne fanatu o kau atu ki te lotou fono i aso e tolu i konā.


FACT: SATAN IS A REAL PERSON 	 ALA ‵TONU: A SATANI SE TINO TONU EILOA


Religious leaders of every creed and denomination preach love and unity. 	 E folafola ne takitaki lotu o talitonuga mo potukau fakalotu katoa a te alofa mo te ‵kau fakatasi.


Far from speaking about any individual’s fate or describing the eventual outcome of one’s life, the inspired Bible writer was speaking of God’s purpose and how it would affect mankind. 	 E se faipati eiloa te tino tusitala o te Tusi Tapu ki te fakaikuga o mea katoa mō tino taki tokotasi io me e fakamatala mai i ei a te ikuga i te olaga o se tino, kae ne faipati mai eiloa a ia ki te fuafuaga a te Atua mo te auala e pokotia i ei a tino.


There is no doubt that those early efforts to teach cleanliness did help improve people’s living conditions. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me i taumafaiga muamua kolā ne fai ke akoako atu a te tu ‵mā ne fesoasoani atu i ei ke momea aka te ‵lei o te tulaga o te olaga o tino.


He sent Jesus to teach us. 	 Ne uga mai ne ia a Iesu ke akoako tatou.


Some Bible Students became engrossed with measuring different features of the pyramid to determine such matters as the day they would be going to heaven! 	 Ne kamata o ‵saga malosi atu a nisi Tino A‵koga i te Tusi Tapu ki te fuafuaga o nisi vaega o te pilamiti ko te mea ke fakaiku aka a vaegā mea e pelā mo te aso telā ka olo atu ei latou ki te lagi!


Joyful in the God of Our Salvation 	 Ke Fiafia ki te Atua Telā ko te ‵Tou Fakaola


What should we bear in mind when under trial? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o masaua māfai ko fe‵paki tatou mo tofotofoga?


How will applying his counsel help us to merit Jehovah’s approval? 	 Ka fesoasoani mai pefea a te fakagalue ne tatou tena polopolokiga ke maua ei ne tatou te taliaga a Ieova?


2 Yes, dreadful things are happening every day. 	 2 E tonu, e ‵tupu a mea fakama‵taku i aso katoa.


Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh settle east of the Jordan River. 	 Ne ‵nofo atu ei a matakāiga o Leupena, Kato mo te suā afa o Manase i te feitu ki te saegala o te vaitafe ko te Iolitana.


Jehovah condemned Israelites who divorced their wives on frivolous grounds and married pagan women 	 19. E mafai pefea o maua ne avaga tāgata mo avaga fāfine a te agaga o te Atua? 20. Se a te mea ko pili o fai ki tino katoa? [Ata i te itulau e 28]


God said: “Because you have done this thing, you are the cursed one out of all the domestic animals and out of all the wild beasts of the field. Upon your belly you will go and dust is what you will eat all the days of your life.” 	 Ne fai atu te Atua: “A koe ka fakasala e ‵tusa mo te mea tenei ne fai ne koe; ko koe ake eiloa mai manu katoa ka nofo mo te fakasalaga tenei: Mai te taimi tenei, a koe ka ‵solo ki tou tinae, ka ko te ‵pefu ka fai mo au meakai ke oko ki tou mate.”


Jehovah always listens to those who sincerely turn to him. 	 E fakalogologo faeloa a Ieova ki tino kolā e ‵fuli atu ki a ia mo te loto fakamaoni.


Why can we trust that the coming resurrection will be orderly? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o tali‵tonu tatou me ka tokagamalie eiloa te ‵toetuga i aso mai mua?


Never would elders want to diminish the joyful view that all believers should have of their worship of Jehovah, “the happy God.”—1 Tim. 1:11. 	 E se ‵tau lele eiloa o fakavāivāi ne toeaina a te kilokiloga fiafia telā e ‵tau o maua ne tino tali‵tonu katoa i te lotou tapuakiga ki a Ieova, “te Atua manuia” io me fiafia.—1 Timoteo 1:11.


First, the good news must be preached so that God’s name will be magnified and those who want salvation will know where to turn. 	 Muamua, e ‵tau o talai atu te tala ‵lei ko te mea ke faka‵malugina te igoa o te Atua, kae ke fakailoa atu foki i ei ki tino kolā e fia maua te fakaolataga a te koga telā e ‵tau o ‵fuli atu latou ki ei.


IMAGINE the scene on the final night of Jesus’ earthly life. 	 FAKAATATA i tou mafaufau a te ‵toe po o Iesu i tena olaga i te lalolagi.


(Genesis 2:8, 9) Yes, Adam had a marvelous home. 	 (Kenese 2:8, 9) Ao, ne maua ne Atamu se koga gali.


Hence, Paul adds the admonition: “In showing honor to one another take the lead.” 	 Tenā te pogai ne fakaopoopo mai ei a Paulo penei: “Ke fai ne koutou te takitakiga i te āva o te suā tino ki te suā tino.”


(Mark 16:6) To the crowd present in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost 33 C.E., the apostle Peter declared: “[David] saw beforehand and spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was he forsaken in Hades nor did his flesh see corruption.” 	 (Maleko 16:6) I ana pati ki te vaitino kolā ne ‵nofo atu i Ielusalema i te aso o te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A., ne folafola atu penei te apositolo ko Petelu: “Ne matea ne Tavita a te mea ka fai ne te Atua, telā faipati ei a ia e uiga mo te toetu o te Keliso, ana muna: ‘Ne seki tuku tiaki a ia i Seoli, ne seki oko foki te pala ki tena foitino.’”


Do you know what Jesus is saying to him?—* Jesus is promising him: “Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise.” 	 E iloa ne koe me ne a pati a Iesu e fai atu ki a ia?—* A Iesu e tauto atu ki tou tagata: “Au e fai ‵tonu atu ki a koe i te aso nei, Ka ‵nofo fakatasi eiloa tāua i te Palataiso.”


In 1532, Brucioli translated the Bible from the original Hebrew and Greek. 	 11 Ne fakaaogā foki ne Ieova a agelu ke takitaki ne latou te faiga o te galuega ko te talaiatuga o te tala ‵lei.


7 Consider the love Jehovah showed in dealing with the Israelites. 	 7 Mafaufau ki te alofa telā ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova i ana faifaiga ki te kau Isalaelu.


14 Giving priority to goals that honor Jehovah is the wisest course but by no means the easiest. 	 14 A te fakamuamuaga o fakamoemoega kolā e fakaaloalo atu ei ki a Ieova ko te ‵toe mea tāua kae e se ko te ‵toe mea faigofie ke fai.


John 5:5-9 relates that he healed a man lame for 38 years. 	 E fakamatala mai ne te Ioane 5:5-9 me ne faka‵lei aka ne ia te tino telā ne ‵pili mō tausaga e 38.


I was the eldest child, so I helped to teach my sister and two brothers. 	 Au ko te tamaliki matua, tela la, ne fesoasoani au o akoako a toku taina mo oku tuagane e tokolua.


For we are overturning reasonings and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God.” (2 Cor. 10:4, 5) What are some of the “strongly entrenched things” from which divine education frees people? 	 E fakamasei ne matou a kinauga sē ‵tonu. E ofa katoa ne matou aofaga fakamata‵mata kolā e fakafetaui ki te poto o te Atua.” (2 Kolinito 10:4, 5) Ne a nisi “kinauga sē ‵tonu” ne fakasaoloto ei ne akoakoga a te Atua a tino?


(Ruth 2:12) Was Ruth blessed by God? 	 (Luta 2:12) E mata, ne fakamanuia a Luta ne te Atua?


11 In certain places, the law may not require a couple to get married in any ceremony, even before a government agent. 	 11 I nisi koga, e mafai o seai se manakoga ke fakaipoipo se tokolua i so se auala mai lalo i te tulafono, ke oko foki loa ki te lā ‵tu i mua o se sui o te malo.


AT THAT time, the Christian congregation was made up of believing Jews, proselytes, and Samaritans. 	 I ASO konā, ne aofia fua i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano a tino tali‵tonu kolā ne tino Iutaia, ne tino kolā ne ‵fuli muamua ki te lotu Iutaia, penā foki loa mo tino Samalia.


Thus, the message to “the seven congregations” ultimately applies to all of God’s people gathered together in more than 100,000 congregations earth wide. 	 Tela la, e fakauiga loa a te fekau ki “ekalesia e fitu” ki tino katoa o te Atua kolā ne fakamaopoopo ki loto i fakapotopotoga e sili atu i te 100,000 i te lalolagi kātoa.


Instead, he became offended and put Hanani in the house of the stocks. 	 Kae i lō te fai penā, ne kaitaua a ia kae saisai ne ia a Hanani ki filifili.


By using the word “we,” Moses was likely referring to himself and Aaron. 	 Mai te fakaaogaga ne ia o te pati “māua,” kāti ne fakasino atu a Mose ki a ia mo Alona.


What will we gain by fearing the true God? 	 Ne a mea e maua ne tatou mai te mataku ki te Atua?


Both of them knew about Jesus’ miraculous birth. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne laua tena fanaumaiga fakavavega.


Therefore, “happy is the man that keeps on enduring.”—James 1:12. 	 Tela la, “amutia io me e fiafia a te tino telā e kufaki.”—Iakopo 1:12.


Hold Firmly to True Worship 	 Taofi ‵Mau ki te Tapuakiga Tonu


Choosing a type of work that promotes what is directly condemned in the Bible is definitely wrong. 	 A te filifiliga o se galuega telā e fakamalosi aka i ei se mea telā e taku fakamasei ne te Tusi Tapu e ‵se ‵ki eiloa.


But the Nazis failed to break the Witnesses’ resolve to worship God alone, and they failed to eliminate God’s servants as a group. 	 Ne seki mafai o ofa ne te kau Nazi te fakaikuga a Molimau ke tapuaki atu fua ki te Atua, kae ne seki mafai foki o fakaseai katoatoa atu ne latou a tavini a te Atua e pelā me se potukau.


(Read Psalm 119:130; John 16:13.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 119:130; Ioane 16:13.)


True Christians worldwide follow what Bible principle? 	 Se a te fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e tau‵tali ki ei a Kelisiano ‵tonu i te lalolagi kātoa?


(Rom. 15:5) He alone fully understands not only the problems we face but also the way our environment, emotions, and even our genetic makeup affect us. 	 (Loma 15:5) Ko ia fua e malamalama katoatoa i fakalavelave kolā e fe‵paki mo tatou e pelā foki mo te auala ne ‵tupu aka ei tatou, ‵tou lagonaga e pelā foki mo te auala ne faite ei tatou.


Remember, someday the Memorial we observe will be the final one. 	 Ke masaua, e isi se aso ka fai ei te Fakamanatuga tenei e fakamanatu ne tatou e pelā me ko te fakamanatuga fakaoti.


Indeed, the good news of God’s Kingdom is being preached “in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations.” 	 E tonu, ko talai atu nei te tala ‵lei o te Malo o te Atua i ‘te lalolagi kātoa, mo fai te molimau ki atufenua katoa.’


(Luke 22:28-30) This will take place during “the re-creation,” or time of regeneration, during Christ’s Millennial Rule.—Read Matthew 19:28; ftn. 	 (Luka 22:28-30) Ka tupu eiloa te mea tenei i te taimi e oko mai ei “te lalolagi fou,” i te pulega a Keliso i te Meleniuma.—Faitau te Mataio 19:28.


In this way, God’s holy spirit helped to guide them into the truth.—Acts 2:37-41. 	 I te auala eiloa tenā, ne fesoasoani atu ei te agaga tapu o te Atua ki a latou kae ne takitaki atu i ei latou ki te munatonu.—Galuega 2:37-41.


Since no one could observe the Law perfectly, what effect did it have? 	 E mata, ko tō ‵mafa katoa a tulafono ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki a latou?


12 Once again, consider Abraham’s example. 	 12 Ke toe mafau‵fau aka tatou ki te fakaakoakoga a Apelaamo.


How do we do that? 	 E fai pefea ne tatou a te mea tenā?


In spite of all the injustice heaped upon him, the young man maintained respect for God-appointed authority.—Read 1 Samuel 26:23. 	 Faitalia te uke o faiga sē ‵tonu ne fai atu ki a ia, ne tumau eiloa te tamataene i te āva atu ki tino kolā ne filifili ne te Atua ke fai ne latou te takitakiga.—Faitau te 1 Samuelu 26:23.


Wise choices contribute to a happy, successful life. 	 A filifiliga ‵lei e iku atu ki se olaga fiafia kae manuia.


(Matthew 10:25) Christians understand that bearing such reproach is part of the “torture stake” they accepted when they became Christ’s followers.—Matthew 16:24. 	 (Mataio 10:25) E malamalama a Kelisiano me i te kufaki i vaegā tulaga fakamasiasi penā se vaega o te “sataulo” telā ne talia ne latou i te lotou faiga mo fai ne soko o Keliso.—Mataio 16:24.


9 During a period of famine, Jacob and his family moved to Egypt. 	 9 I te vaitaimi o te oge, ne olo atu ei a Iakopo mo tena kāiga ke ‵nofo latou i Aikupito.


From these we will note that loving-kindness extended by humans is (1) expressed by specific actions, (2) extended willingly, and (3) shown especially to those having a need. 	 Ka mafai ei o iloa ne tatou me i te alofa tumau telā e fakaasi atu ne tino e fai penā (1) i faifaiga fakapito (2) mo te loto fiafia, kae ko te (3) ki tino fakaa‵lofa.


SACRIFICES IN ANCIENT ISRAEL 	 TAULAGA KOLĀ NE FAI I ISALAELU MUA


On his first missionary tour, he preached the good news in Asia Minor. 	 I tena malaga muamua fakamisionale, ne talai atu ne ia te tala ‵lei i Asia Foliki.


(Matt. 4:17) As a result of our present-day preaching work, great comfort is being given to mourning ones. 	 (Mataio 4:17) Ona ko te ‵tou galuega talai i aso nei, ko maua eiloa ne tino fanoa‵noa a fakamafanafanaga e uke.


(2 Corinthians 5:20) God did not wait for sinners to plead with him to provide some arrangement whereby they might find peace with him. 	 (2 Kolinito 5:20) Ne seki faka‵tali a te Atua ke akai atu a tino agasala ke tuku mai a nisi fakatokaga kolā e maua ei se va fealofani o latou mo ia.


8:30—Who is the “master worker”? 	 8:30—Ko oi te “tagata poto i te fakatūtū”?


This is in harmony with what the apostle Paul wrote to Christians in Rome: “Prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” 	 E fetaui ‵lei te manatu tenā mo pati kolā ne tusi atu ne te apositolo ko Paulo ki te kau Kelisiano i Loma: “Ke fakatalitonu ne koutou me se a te loto o te Atua, te mea ‵lei, te mea e logomalie mo te gali.”


What effect did failure to confess his transgressions have on David? 	 Ne pokotia pefea a Tavita i tena fakatamala o fakaasi ana agasala?


For each Christian, the decision of how much to give was to be a private matter, one that ‘he had resolved in his own heart.’—2 Corinthians 9:5, 7. 	 Ne fakaiku aka ne Kelisiano takitasi i a latou eiloa te aofaki o sene kolā e fia tuku atu kae “e faka‵tau ki te mea e maua” ne ia.—2 Kolinito 9:5, 7.


3 Jehovah fulfills his promises, not just out of love for his servants but especially for the sake of his own name. 	 3 E fakataunu ne Ieova ana folafolaga, e se ona ko tena alofa mō ana tavini kae mō te ‵lei o tena igoa totino.


Thus, individuals searching for an accurate professional diagnosis and treatment of an illness may wish to get a second medical opinion.—Proverbs 14:15. 	 Tela la, a tino kolā e ‵sala atu ki toe auala ‵lei mo togafiti e uiga ki se masaki e olioli eiloa ke toe onoono faka‵lei latou ki olotou filifiliga.—Faataoto 14:15.


“These things,” says Paul, “were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have arrived.”—1 Cor. 10:8, 11, 12. 	 “A mea konei,” ko muna a Paulo, “ne tusi ki lalo mo fai se fakailoaga ke fakaeteete tatou kolā ko ‵nofo i te taimi o te gataga o te olaga tenei.”—1 Kolinito 10:8, 11, 12.


(Matthew 5:11, 12) The early followers of Christ experienced the truthfulness of those words. 	 (Mataio 5:11, 12) Ne iloa ‵lei ne soko mua o Keliso a te ‵tonu o pati konei.


5 Another reason why Jehovah has waited patiently is so that more people can have everlasting life. 	 5 A te suā pogai ne faka‵tali ei a Ieova mo te kufaki ko te mea ke tokouke atu a tino e mafai o maua a te ola se-gata-mai.


Some of them walked in front and threw their hats into the air when they suspected any danger. Snow-covered peaks made crossing the Giant Mountains a dangerous trek 	 E sa‵sale a nisi tino o latou i mua kae kafai e māsalo‵salo latou me e isi se fakalavelave, e peipei ne latou olotou pulou ki luga i te ea.


For months an inordinate amount of their time was used in this way. 	 I te fia o masina ko tō uke a taimi ne fakamāumāu ne latou i te fakatokaga tenā.


Of course he would! 	 Ao, e ‵tau eiloa!


Lula calmly reasoned with the relative, using the illustration about counterfeit money in chapter 15 of the Bible Teach book. 	 Ne fakasakosako atu eiloa a Lula mo te āva ki te tino tenā, kae ne fakaaogā ne ia te tala fakatusa e uiga ki tupe faite i te mataupu e 15 o te tusi ko te Akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu.


The full weight of a Scriptural point may strike you in a deeply personal way. 	 A te aoga o se manatu mai i Tusitusiga Tapu e mafai eiloa o oko tonu atu ki tou loto.


What can help us to endure when facing adversity? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke kufaki tatou i puapuagā?


Gradually, we realized that God does care, and we wanted to do as he says. 	 Ne iloa aka ne māua me e atafai mai te Atua, kae ne ma‵nako māua o fai a mea kolā e loto a ia ki ei.


Illustrate. (b) During times of disaster, how does it become evident what is most important in one’s life? 	 Fakamatala mai. (e) I taimi o fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei, e manino ‵lei pefea a te ‵toe mea tāua i te olaga o se tino?


(Rom. 5:12) We are in a position to understand this because God had a record made of how human life began. 	 (Loma 5:12) E ‵tau o malamalama tatou i te mea tenei me ne fakamau ki lalo ne te Atua a te auala ne kamata ei te olaga o tino.


(Acts 5:29, 32) In turn, Jehovah is on our side. 	 (Galuega 5:29, 32) Ko fai ei ke kau mai foki a Ieova ki ‵tou feitu.


(Ephesians 5:15, 16) To this day, we find that time flies when we are busy, “having plenty to do in the work of the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) Although we encounter problems, our joy in doing Jehovah’s will spurs us on.—Nehemiah 8:10. 	 (Efeso 5:15, 16) Ke oko mai ki te aso nei, ko lavea ne tatou te ‵vave o taimi māfai e fakalavelave tatou i te “ga‵lue malosi . . . i te galuega a te Aliki.” (1 Kolinito 15:58) Faitalia me e fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave, a te fiafia i te faiga o te loto o Ieova e fakamalosi ei tatou ke tumau faeloa i ei.—Neemia 8:10.


Then the account describes how they failed to obey God and lost that prospect. 	 Kae ne fakamatala mai i te tala a te auala ne fakata‵mala lāua o faka‵logo ki te Atua kae ne galo atu ei te fakamoemoega tenā.


With reference to our time, what did Jesus say about the Kingdom? 	 E uiga ki ‵tou aso nei, ne a pati ne fai mai ne Iesu e uiga ki te Malo?


Indeed, anyone who then rebels against Jehovah will quickly be removed. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, so se tino ‵teke i loto i ei, ka tamate fakavave ne Ieova.


(Psalm 119:1, 2; Isaiah 48:17) Get your child’s thinking on this matter. 	 (Salamo 119:1, 2; Isaia 48:17) Fai ke iloa ne koe a mafaufauga o tau tamaliki e uiga ki mea konei.


We settled on the western slope of Colorado, where my parents lived. 	 Ne ‵nofo atu māua i te feitu ki togala o Colorado, te koga ne ‵nofo i ei oku mātua.


Instead of arguing about what your mate should or should not be doing, why not sit down and check the Index together? 	 I lō te kinau e uiga ki mea kolā e ‵tau o fai mo mea e se ‵tau o fai ne tau avaga, kaia e se onoono fakatasi ei koulua ki te Index?


“No man ever hated his own flesh.”—5:29. 	 “E seai se tino kai takalialia ki tena foitino eiloa.”—5:29.


What was Paul’s point of counsel with reference to runners in the Greek games? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne Kelisiano mai i pati a Paulo e uiga ki tino ‵tele i tafaoga a tino Eleni?


Finally, rather than taking matters into our own hands, let us be determined to be loyal and wait patiently on Jehovah to correct matters. 	 Ako te ‵toe mea, i lō te taumafai o tatou o faka‵lei te tulaga, ke na fakaiku aka ne tatou ke fakamaoni ki a Ieova ke faka‵tonu aka a mea.


Illustrate why a husband should treat his wife gently. 	 Fakamatala mai a te auala e ‵tau ei o atafai ne te avaga tagata a tena avaga.


Knowing this can make us strong even under the most extreme circumstances. 	 A te iloaga o te mea tenei, e mafai ei o fai tatou ke ma‵losi mai lalo i toe tulaga faiga‵ta.


(Read Ephesians 2:1, 2.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 2:1, 2.)


To support myself, I worked at the local post office. 	 Ne galue au i te ofisa meli ko te mea ke tausi au ne au eiloa.


He sees what they are going through in these “critical times,” and he knows their innermost feelings.—2 Timothy 3:1; Acts 17:27. 	 E lavea ne ia a mea e ‵tupu i “taimi faiga‵ta” konei, kae e iloa foki ne ia olotou lagonaga.—2 Timoteo 3:1; Galuega 17:27.


Jesus said to his disciples: “If anyone wants to come after me, let him disown himself and pick up his torture stake and continually follow me.” 	 Ne fai atu Iesu ki ana soko: “So se tino e tautali mai i a au, ke se mafaufau ki a ia eiloa, kae ke amo tena sataulo, ko tautali mai ei i a au.”


While the cloud stalled the Egyptian advance, Moses lifted his rod and the waters of the Red Sea parted, providing both an escape path for the Israelites and a trap for the Egyptians. 	 I te taimi ne faka‵lave ei ne te kaumana a te kau Aikupito, ne sisi aka te tokotoko a Mose mavaelua i ei a te Tai ‵Kula, kae ne ‵tala mai i ei se auala ke ‵sao ei te kau Isalaelu kae ke ‵to atu te kau Aikupito ki loto i se malei.


(Matthew 6:34) It is not wise to be unduly anxious about what tomorrow may bring. 	 (Mataio 6:34) E se se mea poto ke sōna manavase fua ki mea ka maua i te aso taeao.


Hannah, a faithful servant of old, dearly wanted a son but had been unable to bear children. 	 A Hana, se tavini fakamaoni mua, telā ne manako malosi ki se tamaliki tagata kae ne seki fanafanau a ia.


We can be sure that he was not sharing in the gross wrongs mentioned at 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. 	 E mafai o mautinoa i a tatou me seki kau atu a ia ki te faiga o agasala matagā kolā e taku mai i te 1 Kolinito 6:9-11.


He was also curing the blind and lame who approached him there. 	 Ne faka‵lei foki ne ia a tino ‵kivi mo tino vae ma‵sei kolā ne olo atu ki a ia i konā.