Note, however, that Peter urged his Christian brothers and sisters to be hospitable “to one another,” to those whom they already knew and associated with. 	 Kae e mautinoa eiloa me ne fakamalosi atu a Petelu ki taina mo tuagane Kelisiano ke uiga talimalo “te suā tino ki te suā tino,” ki tino kolā e iloa ne latou kae maopoopo tasi.


15 It would take a long time to enumerate the many reasons we have for being grateful to Jehovah. 	 15 E uke ‵ki a pogai e ‵tau ei o loto fakafetai tatou ki a Ieova.


Zechariah is told to collect silver and gold from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah—three new arrivals returning from Babylon—and to make “a grand crown” out of the contributions. 	 Ne fai atu ki a Sakalia ke taetae mai a siliva mo aulo mai i a Heletai, Topita, mo Ietaia—ko tino ‵fou e tokotolu kolā ne fatoa ‵foki mai i Papelonia—kae ke faite se “kalauna” mai i meaalofa konā.


12, 13. (a) What effort is needed today in order to reach the heart of our diverse audience? (b) What have you found to be effective when preaching to people from different backgrounds? 	 12, 13. (a) Ne a taumafaiga e manakogina i aso nei ko te mea ke oko atu ki loto o tino fakalogo‵logo kese‵kese? (e) Ne a auala ma‵goi ko oti ne maua ne koe i te taimi e talai atu ei ki tino mai telega kese‵kese?


What, though, about smaller things? 	 Kae e a la mea fo‵liki?


(Read Exodus 3:11; 4:1, 10, 13-15.) 	 (Faitau te Esoto 3:11; 4:1, 10, 13-15.)


A COMPLETE CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT 	 SE ‵FULIGA KATOATOA O TE TŌFIGA


Those signs had the delegates bursting with curiosity.* 	 Ne fai eiloa ne fakailoga konā a sui ki te fono ke fia iloa ‵ki ne latou.*


(Matthew 12:34) Judging by the things Jesus spoke about during his ministry, we can conclude that the Kingdom of God was close to his heart. 	 (Mataio 12:34) Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki mea kolā ne faipati ki ei a Iesu i tena galuega talai, e mafai o fai atu tatou me i te Malo o te Atua ne pele ‵ki i tena loto.


God’s people are convinced that “it is near, and there is a hurrying of it very much.” 	 E tali‵tonu a tino o te Atua me “ko pili mai eiloa, kae e vave o oko mai!”


HELP ALL TO FEEL AT HOME 	 FESOASOANI ATU KE MAUA TE LAGONAGA E PELĀ ME ‵NOFO ATU LOA I OLOTOU FENUA ‵TONU


For evildoers themselves will be cut off, but those hoping in Jehovah are the ones that will possess the earth.” 	 A latou kolā e fakatuanaki ki te Aliki, ka fai mo latou te fenua, ka ko tino amio ma‵sei ka afuli keatea.”


How does Jehovah guard us as we fearlessly render sacred service to him? 	 E puipui pefea ne Ieova tatou i te taimi e tavini atu ei tatou ki a ia e aunoa mo te ma‵taku?


Christians recognize that proper authorities in the family, in the Christian congregation, and in the community are established for their benefit [Picture Credit Line on page 4] 	 E iloa ‵lei ne Kelisiano me ne faka‵tu aka a pulega ‵tau i te fenua, i te kāiga, penā foki loa mo te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ke aogā ki a tatou


(Job 21:7-9) ‘Why is God punishing me?’ he must have wondered. 	 (Iopu 21:7-9) Kāti ne mafaufau a ia penei: ‘Kaia ko fakasala ei au ne te Atua?’


In fact, after analyzing more than two dozen studies, one researcher concluded that “25 percent of wives and 44 percent of husbands have had extramarital intercourse.” 	 A te tonuga loa, mai tua o iloiloga e 25 kolā ne fai, ne fakaiku aka ne se tino sukesuke e tokotasi me e “25 pasene o fāfine a‵vaga kae 44 pasene o tāgata a‵vaga ko oti ne mulilua.”


He blesses his servants who give attention to his Word, yes, who read it daily.—Psalm 1:1, 2. 	 E fakamanuia atu eiloa a ia ki ana tavini kolā e ‵saga tonu atu ki tena Muna, ko latou eiloa kolā e fai‵tau ki ei i aso katoa.—Salamo 1:1, 2.


(1 Corinthians 15:33) We are admonished: “Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers,” those who are no part of the Christian congregation. 	 (1 Kolinito 15:33) Ne polopoloki mai foki ki a tatou: “Sa taumafai o ga‵lue tasi mo tino sē tali‵tonu,” ko tino kolā e se ‵kau atu ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano.


(Habakkuk 3:17, 18) Habakkuk realistically expected hardships, perhaps famine. 	 (Sapakuka 3:17, 18) Ne iloa tonu ne Sapakuka me ka oko mai a mea faiga‵ta, kāti ko ogega meakai.


For the sake of peace, Isaac moved his large encampment away to yet another location. 	 Ona ko te manakoga ke maua se filemu, ne fanatu a Isaako ki te suā koga.


In 607 B.C.E., when the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem, the Edomites “stood off on the side” and allied themselves with the invading “foreigners.”—Obadiah 10, 11. 	 I te 607 T.L.M., i te taimi ne fakamasei ei ne te kau Papelonia a Ielusalema, ne “fakatafa keatea” te kau Etoma kae fai taugasoa atu ki “tino kolā ne ave keatea ne latou te maumea o Ielusalema.”—Opetaia 10, 11.


(Matthew 27:55, 56, 61; Luke 24:10, 11) However, by appearing first to women, the resurrected Christ regarded them as worthy of bearing witness as his other disciples were.—Acts 1:8, 14. 	 (Mataio 27:55, 56, 61; Luka 24:10, 11) E ui i ei, mai te fakasae muamua atu ki fāfine, ne kilo atu a Keliso telā ne toetu aka ki a latou e pelā me e ‵tau o molimau atu e pelā mo nisi soko o ia.—Galuega 1:8, 14.


(Jas. 4:8; Rev. 7:15) They are not independent but willing to serve under the direction of the heavenly King and his anointed brothers on earth. 	 (Iakopo 4:8; Fakaasiga 7:15) E se ‵tu tokotasi latou kae e loto fia‵fia ke tavini atu latou mai lalo i te takitakiga a te lotou Tupu faka-te-lagi mo ana taina fakaekegina i te lalolagi nei.


(Matt. 26:27, 28) Following that pattern, there will be another prayer and then ‘cups’ of red wine will be passed among all present. 	 (Mata. 26:27, 28) Mai te tautali i te fakaakoakoga tenā, fai ei te suā ‵talo kae i te otiga, fakasolo atu ei a ‘ipu’ uaina ‵kula ki tino katoa kolā ne ‵kau mai.


11 While it is proper and natural to have a desire to receive future blessings and hoped-for relief from trials, love builds our appreciation for what should be paramount in our life. 	 11 E tiga eiloa e ‵lei kae se mea masani foki ke ma‵nako tatou ki fakamanuiaga i aso mai mua kae ke fakamoemoe ke fakasaoloto mai i fakalavelave, e ati aka ne te alofa ‵tou amanaia ki mea kolā e ‵tau o fakatāua ne tatou i ‵tou olaga.


“Do Not Let Your Hands Drop Down” 	 “Sa Tuku Ifo Ou Lima ke ‵To ki Lalo”


(James 3:16) How important it is for us not to give up but to put peace ahead of pride, as did Abraham, and seek the interests of others!—1 Corinthians 13:5; James 3:17. 7. (a) What should a person do if he has been hurt by a fellow Christian? (b) How did Abraham set a fine example in maintaining good relations with others? 	 (Iakopo 3:16) Mā‵faga o mea tāua ke se ‵fiu tatou kae ke fakamuamua faeloa a te filemu i lō te fakamatamata, e pelā mo Apelaamo, kae ke ‵saga atu ki mea kolā e fia‵fia ki ei a nisi tino.—1 Kolinito 13:5; Iakopo 3:17.


17 What about you? 	 17 Kae pefea la koe?


Calf worship was set up in the northern ten-tribe kingdom of Israel so that its people would not go to Judah to worship Jehovah at his temple in Jerusalem. 	 Ne fakatu aka te tapuakiga ki te tamā pulumakau i matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu ki mātū ko te mea ke se olo atu a tino i ei ki Iuta o tapuaki ki a Ieova, i te faletapu i Ielusalema.


Peter was loyal to God’s anointed Son even though others rejected Him 	 E tiga eiloa ne ‵teke atu a nisi tino ki a Iesu, ne alofa fakamaoni eiloa a Petelu ki tou tagata e pelā me ko te Tama fakaekegina a te Atua


13 Accordingly, we can ask ourselves, ‘Am I obeying Jehovah in my day-to-day activities, even in seemingly private matters?’ 	 13 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, e mafai o fesili ifo tatou, ‘E mata, e fakalogo au ki a Ieova i aku mea e fai i aso takitasi, ke oko foki loa ki aku mea totino e fai?’


IN THE MINISTRY 	 I TE GALUEGA TALAI


Their example of self-sacrificing service may greatly help your children to make wise decisions, set praiseworthy goals, and get the appropriate schooling to be able to support themselves in the full-time service. 	 A te lotou fakaakoakoga i te lotou taviniga mo te alofa sē fakapito e mafai o fesoasoani malosi atu ki au tama‵liki ke fai ne latou a fakaikuga ‵poto, ke fakatoka a fakamoemoega kolā e aoga ki te taviniga ki te Atua, kae ke iloa foki o filifili a akoakoga ‵tau ko te mea ke mafai ne latou o tausi atu ki a latou eiloa i te taviniga tumau.


How does daily Bible reading affect our figurative heart? 	 Faitau ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa kae mafaufau ‵loto ki ei.


This proved true in the case of Cyrus, who gave the returning exiles the gold and silver utensils that Nebuchadnezzar had looted from Jehovah’s temple. 	 Ne fakatalitonu mai eiloa te ‵tonu o te mea tenei i te tukuatuga ne Kulesa ki tino kolā ne toe ‵foki, a meāfale aulo mo siliva kolā ne ‵faomālō ne Nepukanesa mai te faletapu o Ieova.


When Shaphan the secretary brought the newly discovered book of Jehovah’s Law to King Josiah, the king had it read aloud. 	 I te taimi ne avatu ei ne Safana te failautusi se tusi o Tulafono a Ieova telā ne fatoā maua ki te Tupu ko Iosia, ne faitau ki ei te tupu i se leo lasi.


(1 Corinthians 9:22) The very nature of Christianity demands that we show an interest in others—including those who do not share our beliefs. 	 (1 Kolinito 9:22) A te uiga tonu o te Lotu Kelisiano ko te fakaasi atu o te fiafia ki nisi tino—e aofia i ei a tino kolā e se ‵pau ‵tou talitonuga.


But he escapes from their grasp and safely slips away. 	 Kae ne sao a ia kae ne fanatu lēmū keatea mai i a latou.


What is our key interest in life? 	 Se a te ‵toe mea tāua i ‵tou olaga?


It is located at a strategic crossroads in the northwest of the area inhabited by the ancient nation of Israel. 	 E tu atu a ia i te magaauala ki mātu togāla o te koga telā ne ‵nofo i ei a te fenua mua o Isalaelu.


5 This warning was not unfounded. 	 5 E se fai pelā me ne seki aoga te faka‵pulaga tenei.


WHOM do you think of as truly wise? 	 KO OI te tino i tau faka‵tau e poto kae malamalama tonu?


Paul wrote: “Clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, lowliness of mind, mildness, and long-suffering. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “E ‵tau mo koutou o taofi ‵mau ki te alofa, te kaimalie, te loto malalo, te agamalū, mo te loto kufaki.


Jehovah was determined to take decisive action. 	 Ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne Ieova ke na fai ne ia se faiga mautinoa.


5 Armageddon—God’s War to End All Wars 	 4 Te Auala e Fakasao ei Koe ne te Mate o Iesu


Our goal should be more than merely repressing our strong feelings. 	 E se ‵tau fua o taumafai tatou o taofi aka ‵tou lagonaga ‵tonu.


We Must Love People 	 E ‵Tau mo Tatou o A‵lofa ki Tino


(Read Matthew 10:8.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 10:8.)


(Eccl. 3:1) For instance, suppose someone sought to have all in a group link arms or hold hands during such a prayer. 	 (Failauga 3:1, NW) E pelā mo te taumafai o se tino ke pikilima i te taimi e fai ei se vaegā ‵talo penā.


The search for a solution takes effort. 	 E manakogina a taumafaiga e uke ke maua se faka‵leiga ki ei.


As shown at Romans 15:4, how might we be comforted when facing depressing circumstances? 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Loma 15:4, se a te mea e mafai o fakamafanafana mai māfai e fe‵paki tatou mo tulaga fakafanoa‵noa?


The Bible continues: “The man that had been dead came out.” 	 E toe fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ne vau ei ki tua te tino ne mate.”


STUDY ARTICLES FOR: SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 23, 2016 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA I A: SETEMA 26, 2016–OKETOPA 23, 2016


Late in the sixth creative day, God fashioned “out of dust [clay] from the ground” a perfect man and gave him the capacity to reflect his Maker’s qualities. 	 I te fakaotiotiga o te ono o aso ne faite ei a mea, ne faite ne te Atua mai “mu [kele] mai i te laukele” se tagata ‵lei katoatoa kae maua ne ia te atamai ke fakaasi atu a uiga o te Tino ne faite ne ia a ia.


Yes, when the fires of war finally died down, true Christians were ready for increased activity. 	 E tonu, i te taimi ne gata ei te taua, ne toka ‵lei a Kelisiano ‵tonu o fakalauefa atu te galuega.


WHEN YOU ARE MATURE ENOUGH 	 TE TAIMI KO MATUA EI TE MAFAUFAU O TE TAMALIKI


18 When you accompany another Christian in the ministry, how can you work as a team? 	 18 Kafai e olo koe mo te suā Kelisiano i te galuega talai, e mafai pefea o ga‵lue tasi koulua?


Yes, remember your Grand Creator. 	 E tonu, ke masaua tou Atua Sili, telā ne faite ne ia koe.


In what further ways can we imitate Jesus Christ, the greatest Missionary? 	 Ne a nisi auala e mafai ei o fakaakoako tatou ki a Iesu Keliso, te ‵toe Misionale sili?


Michal failed to respect David’s authority as family head and king 	 Ne seki āva atu a Mekala ki te pulega a Tavita e pelā me ko te ulu o te kāiga, penā foki loa mo te tupu


Satan has in essence claimed that no human will stand up for God’s sovereignty, that no one will serve Jehovah out of unselfish love. 	 Ne ‵losi mai Satani me ka seai eiloa se tino e ‵lago atu ki te pulega sili a te Atua, me e seai se tino ka tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te alofa tonu.


Paul noted: “If anyone loves God, this one is known by him.”—1 Corinthians 8:3. 	 Ne toe fai mai a Paulo: “Ko te tino telā e alofa ki te Atua, e iloa a ia ne te Atua.”—1 Kolinito 8:3.


They also used Hebrew, the language spoken at the temple. 	 Ne fakaaogā foki ne latou te ‵gana Epelu, ko te ‵gana telā ne fakaaogā i te faletapu.


Who were the “chief priests” mentioned in the Bible? 	 Ko oi a “faitaulaga pule” kolā ne taku mai i te Tusi Tapu?


WICKEDNESS IS ‘PUT IN HER PROPER PLACE’ 	 KO ‘‵TU ATU A MEA MA‵SEI I TE LOTOU TULAGA TONU’


Upon entering into God’s new world, they will be able to cry out: “Look! 	 I te taimi e ulu atu ei latou ki loto i te lalolagi fou, ko mafai ei o ka‵laga atu latou penei: “A ia ko te motou Atua!


(Genesis 10:8, 9) Many others, though, were good examples. 	 (Kenese 10:8, 9) Kae ko nisi tino e tokouke ne fai eiloa pelā me ne fakaakoakoga ‵lei.


(Leviticus 19:9, 10) This was a sign of meekness on her part. 	 (Levitiko 19:9, 10) A te mea tenei se fakaasiga o tena loto maulalo.


She related: “When I had a strong craving for drugs, I would pray, begging Jehovah God for help. 	 Ne fai mai tou fafine: “Kafai ko umiti malosi au ki vailakau tapu, ne ‵talo atu au ki a Ieova te Atua o akai atu ki a ia mō se fesoasoani.


The doctor in charge said: ‘Our biggest problem is that even relatives often abandon family members when they know they have AIDS. 	 Ne fai mai se tokitā pule ki a au: ‘A te ‵toe fakalavelave lasi e fe‵paki mo matou ko te lavea atu, me e masani o tiakina ne olotou kāiga a latou kolā ko iloa atu me ko maua ne te SELAMETE.


We need to know the answers to such questions in order to have a meaningful life. 	 E ‵tau o iloa ne tatou a tali ki fesili penei ko te mea ke maua ne tatou se olaga aoga.


7 Whose Recognition Do You Seek? 	 7 Ko oi e Manako ke Iloa ‵Lei Kae Talia ne ia Koe?


He humiliated Egypt with ten devastating plagues, at the same time exposing the Egyptian gods—including Pharaoh—as impotent. 	 Ne fakamasiasi ne ia Aikupito ki mala e sefulu, kae fakaasi faka‵sau atu i ei a te vāi‵vai o atua o Aikupito e aofia foki i ei a Falao.


If we were to ignore God’s reminders, however, we could be overcome by this world’s spirit, promoted in much of its speech, literature, entertainment, and conduct. 	 E mafai fua o taka‵vale tatou i te agaga o te lalolagi nei, e auala i pati, tusi, fakafiafiaga mo amioga māfai e fakata‵mala tatou i te faka‵logo ki akoakoga a te Atua.


• What fine examples do we have of those who honored the ones given authority? 	 • Ne a fakaakoakoga ‵lei e maua ne tatou o tino kolā ne āva atu ki tino pule?


In the face of a marital storm, living by Bible standards can often keep a marriage afloat and bring it into calmer waters 	 Kafai e oko mai a fakalavelave pelā me se afā, e mafai o ‵lei te avaga kae oko atu ki te tokagamalie māfai e ola laua e ‵tusa mo amioga mai te Tusi Tapu


On the contrary, he chastised Saul, saying: “Your kingdom will not last . . . because you did not keep what Jehovah commanded you.” (1 Samuel 13:13, 14) Once again, presumptuousness led to dishonor. 	 Kae ne polopoloki ‵mafa ne ia a Saulo, ana muna: “Tau pulega e se tumau me i a koe ne seki fakalogo ki a [Ieova].” (1 Samuelu 13:13, 14) Ne toe māsiasi i ei se tino ona ko tena fakamatamata.


Aside from what is said in Revelation, nothing definite is known about the origin, teachings, and practices of this sect. 	 I tafa o mea kolā ne fakaasi mai i te Fakaasiga, e sē mautinoa tonu me ne māfua mai i fea a akoakoga io me ko faifaiga a te kau Nikolaitani.


3 Consider the case of Cain. 	 3 Mafaufau la ki te tala o Kaino.


14 To keep our hope alive, we must focus our attention and center our lives on the coming “day of Jehovah.” 	 14 Ke tausi ‵tou fakamoemoega ke ola, e ‵tau o tuku tonu atu ‵tou mafaufau kae fakavae ‵tou olaga ki te oko mai o te “aso o Ieova.”


After I graduated, I was temporarily assigned as a special pioneer in the Bronx in New York City. 	 I taku otimaiga, ne ‵tofi aka au mo fai se paenia fakapito sē tumau i Bronx i te Fa‵kai o Niu Ioki.


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The same is true of Oholiab. 	 E penā foki a Oliapo.


Yet, marriage had a wonderful beginning. 	 Kae ne gali ‵ki eiloa te kamataga o te fakaipoipoga.


Thus “by the trespass of the one man death ruled as king.” 	 Tela la, “ne pule mai te mate e pelā me se tupu ona ko te solitulafono o te tagata e tokotasi.”


19 Later, the governing body was called upon to decide whether non-Jewish Christians should be required to submit to circumcision, as had been required of Jews by the Law of Moses. 	 19 Mai tua i ei, ne fai ne te potukau pule se fakaikuga ki Kelisiano kolā e se ne tino Iutaia, me ‵tau mō latou o pilitome, e ‵tusa mo te Tulafono a Mose telā ne tuku atu ki tino Iutaia me ikai.


Do we justify such association by saying that they have many good qualities? 	 E mata, e fai ne tatou ne fakamasakoga me e uke a uiga ‵lei o tino konei?


Give an example. 9 Another loving gift of God for which we should be grateful is his holy spirit. 	 9 A te suā meaalofa gali a te Atua telā e ‵tau o fakaasi atu te loto fiafia ki ei, ko te agaga tapu.


When do we want it? 	 Ko te taimi fea e ma‵nako ei tatou ki ei?


This spiritual restoration work was a gradual process. 	 A te faka‵fokimaiga tenei i te feitu faka-te-agaga ka fai malielie eiloa.


7 Those who come into a favored position with Jehovah are those who serve him, as contrasted with those who do not. 	 7 E tavini atu a tino kolā e fiafia ki ei a Ieova ki a ia, kae e ‵kese mai tino kolā e se tavini atu ki a ia.


Regarding her young daughter, a mother and regular pioneer said: “I have been taking her along with me in the ministry since she was only one month old. 	 Ne fai mai se mātua kae se paenia tumau e uiga ki tena tamaliki fafine foliki: “Ne ave sāle ne au tou fafine i te galuega talai talu mai te taimi koi tasi fua i ei a tena masina.


(Deuteronomy 5:6) In 1513 B.C.E., the nation of Israel experienced a miraculous deliverance from Egyptian bondage and therefore had no reason to doubt those words. 	 (Teutelonome 5:6) I te 1513 T.L.M., ne faka‵sao fakavavega ei a te fenua o Isalaelu mai te ‵nofo fakapologa i Aikupito, tela la, ne seki ‵tau eiloa o fakalotolotolua latou e uiga ki pati konā.


(Luke 4:43) In order to give Jehovah his best, the apostle Paul abandoned a promising career and used his time and energy to preach the good news. 	 (Luka 4:43) Ko te mea ke tuku atu ki a Ieova te ‵toe mea ‵lei, ne tiakina ne te apositolo ko Paulo se tulaga maluga kae ne fakaaogā ne ia ana taimi mo tena malosi ke talai atu te tala ‵lei.


• How do we today keep on conquering evil with good? 	 • E mafai pefea ne tatou i aso nei o tumau i te fakatakavalega o te masei ki te ‵lei?


I am sorry to say that when I was little, I didn’t fully appreciate the truth. 	 E fakatoese atu au me i taku folikiga, ne seki fiafia katoatoa au ki te munatonu.


(Genesis 39:12-20; Psalm 105:18) Jehovah saw the injustice and eventually elevated Joseph from a prison to a palace. 	 (Kenese 39:12-20; Salamo 105:18) Ne matea atu ne Ieova te faifaiga sē ‵lei tenā kae ne avaka fakamuli ne ia a Iosefa mai i te falepuipui ki te palesi.


The reminder of Jehovah is trustworthy, making the inexperienced one wise. 	 A fakatonuga io me ko fakamasauaga foki a te Aliki e fakatuagagina, e aumai ne ia te poto ki a latou kolā e va‵lea.


17 Sandi, a Witness in the United States, also shows personal interest in those to whom she preaches. 	 17 Ne fakaasi atu foki ne Sandi se Molimau i te Iunaite Sitete, a te alofa tonu ki nisi tino kolā ne talai atu a ia ki ei.


They embittered his spirit, and he spoke rashly with his lips.” 	 Ne fai ne latou ke kaitaua a ia, kae ne fai ne ia a pati sē ‵lei mai i ana laugutu.”


And then she would try to return to Hosea. 	 Kae fakamuli ifo, ne taumafai tou fafine o foki ki a Hosea.


2 As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we have an active share in a work that had its beginning in the first century. 	 2 E pelā me ne Molimau a Ieova, e ‵kau malosi atu tatou ki se galuega telā ne kamata i te senitenali muamua.


It is noteworthy, though, that individual Levites used the phrase “Jehovah is my share” to express devotion to God and reliance on him. 	 Kae se mea tāua me ne fakaaoga ne tino Levi a te tugapati “te Aliki [Ieova], e ola ei koe” ke fakaasi atu i ei a te tuku katoatoa atu o latou ki te Atua kae fakalagolago ki a ia.


Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.” 	 E se tiaki lele eiloa ne ia a tino fakamaoni ke taka‵vale.”


However, suppose he were to visit Internet sites where he knows there are provocative pictures or videos. 	 Kae pefea la māfai e fano a ia ki te Itaneti kae iloa ne ia me isi ne ata io me ko tamunei penā i ei?


Not far in the future when the “great tribulation” strikes, material riches and worldly positions will be worthless. 	 E se leva nei, kafai ko oko mai te ‘fakalavelave lasi,’ ka seai loa i ei se aogā o tulaga o koloa faka-te-foitino mo tulaga o te lalolagi nei.


If that is not possible right now, then begin associating in your own country with publishers from another ethnic group. 	 Kafai e se mafai o fai penā i te taimi nei, ko taumafai ei ke ‵kau fakatasi mo tino talai i ‵tou fakapotopotoga kolā ne au‵mai i se fenua fakaa‵tea.


Not surprisingly, this brother did become a missionary. 	 E se tioa eiloa o fai te taina tenā mo fai se misionale.


(Psalm 119:97) This was no mere emotional outburst. 	 (Salamo 119:97) A te mea tenei e seai se lagonaga fua kae se fakaasiga o te fiafia ki te faiga o te loto o te Atua telā e fakaasi mai i tena tulafono.


15 Soon after composing Psalm 34, David heard of the calamity that had befallen the inhabitants of Nob, when Saul massacred them and most of the priests. 	 15 Ne seki leva tena ‵fatūga i te Salamo 34, kae logo a Tavita i te fakalavelave ne oko ki tino i Nopa, i te tamatega ne Saulo a tino i ei mo te tokoukega o faitaulaga.


(Galatians 6:10) Our good influence on others can be profound and long lasting. 	 (Kalatia 6:10) A ‵tou fakamalosiga ‵lei ki nisi tino e mafai eiloa o aogā mō se taimi leva.


I tried to find some answers in all kinds of spiritual books, and I also prayed intensely for God’s help, even though I felt that I could never please him. 	 Ne taumafai au ke maua ne tali i loto i vaegā tusi fakalotu katoa, kae ne ‵talo malosi foki au mō te fesoasoani o te Atua, faitalia me ne manatu aka au me e se mafai eiloa o fakafiafia ne au a ia.


In reply, Jehovah first asked him to look up to the heavens and count the stars, if he possibly could. 	 I tena tali, ne fakamolemole atu muamua a Ieova ki ei ke kilo aka ki te lagi me mafai ne ia o lau a fetu katoa i te lagi me ikai.


To determine whether judicial action is warranted, they must carefully look at what happened and the extent to which it was done. 	 Ke fakamautinoa aka me e ‵tau eiloa o fai se fakamasinoga, e ‵tau o iloilo faka‵lei ne latou a te mea ne tupu mo te tulaga ne oko ki ei.


The husband suffered a stroke. 	 Ne ‵mate a te foitino o te avaga tagata.


Before making a dedication to Jehovah, many of us had to make significant changes so that our dedication would be meaningful, acceptable to God. 	 A koi tuai o fai ‵tou tukuatuga ki a Ieova, ne fai ne te tokoukega o tatou a ‵fuliga ‵lasi ko te mea ke aogā kae talia foki ne te Atua a ‵tou tukuatuga.


He helped them to “understand everything” necessary to please him. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu a ia ki a latou ke “malamalama i mea katoa” kolā e manakogina ke fakafiafia atu ki a ia.


Coastal Strip of Dor 	 Te Fenua Tu ki te Tafatai o Toa


But the meek will possess the earth, and they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace,” states Psalm 37:10, 11. 	 Kae ko tino agamalu ka fai mō latou te lalolagi, kae ka maua ne latou te fiafia sili ona ko te lasi o te filemu,” ko pati i te Salamo 37:10, 11.


The Nazis maintained that the activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses were inimical, or hostile, and ‘disturbed the National Socialistic construction.’ 	 Ne ma‵natu aka te kau sa Hitila me e fakamataku kae ‵teke atu ki a latou a galuega a Molimau a Ieova, kae ‘ne fakamakosu i ei te tokagamalie o te Malo o te kau sa Hitila.’


Why is looking outside of marriage not the answer to marital problems? 	 Kaia e se mafai ei o maua se faka‵leiga ki se fakalavelave mai tua o te fakaipoipoga?


You, however, can draw closer to God than that. 	 E ui i ei, e mafai eiloa o fakapilipili atu koe ki te Atua i lō te mea tenā.


(Judg. 2:1-3, 11-15; Ps. 106:40-43) What a challenge it must have been for God-fearing families to remain loyal to Jehovah during those hard years! 	 (Fama. 2:1-3, 11-15; Sala. 106:40-43) Se mea faigata eiloa mō kāiga kolā e ma‵taku ki te Atua ke tumau i te fakamaoni ki a Ieova i taimi faiga‵ta konā!


As foretold, a loveless attitude pervades society. 	 E pelā mo mea ko oti ne ‵valo mai, ko seai se uiga alofa e lavea atu nei i tino.


The infection rate of sin is 100 percent, since all imperfect humans sin. 	 A te malosi o te agasala e 100 pasene ona ko te mea e agasala katoa a tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


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Effort is also needed after a person has moved beyond “the primary doctrine about the Christ.” 	 E manakogina foki a taumafaiga e uke mai tua o te gasolo atu o se tino ki mua mo “akoakoga faigo‵fie e uiga ki a Keliso.”


A desperate heart is also capable of taking on a two-sided posture—smooth lips saying one thing, actions saying another. 	 A te loto tela e faka‵se tino e mafai foki o gutugutulua—māfai e se fetaui eiloa a pati ‵gali kolā e fai atu mo faifaiga.


Notice the apostle Paul’s words found at Colossians 3:13.—Read. 	 Mafaufau ki pati a te apositolo ko Paulo kolā e maua i te Kolose 3:13.—Faitau.


Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Medical Treatment? 	 E mata, e talia ne Molimau a Ieova a togafiti fakatokita?


11 On several occasions, Jehovah manifested his might to his servants. 	 11 I nisi taimi ne fakaasi atu ei ne Ieova tena malosi ki ana tavini.


(Proverbs 27:11) By doing so, you can be confident that Jehovah will reward your faithful endurance! 	 (Faataoto 27:11) Mai te fai penā, e mafai eiloa o talitonu katoatoa koe me ka tuku mai eiloa ne Ieova te taui ona ko tou tumau i te kufaki mo te fakamaoni!


Be content with what is really needed. 	 Ke lotomalie ki mea kolā e ‵tau o maua ne koe.


What took place soon after World War I? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu mai tua malie ifo o te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi?


5 How can the foregoing help us? 	 5 E fesoasoani mai pefea a mea konei ki a tatou?


16 Association with faithful ones of the “little flock,” those with the heavenly calling, has provided essential training for those of the “other sheep,” who have the hope of living forever on earth. 	 16 A te ‵kau fakatasi mo tino fakamaoni o te “lafu foliki,” ko tino kolā ne kalagagina ki te lagi, e tuku mai i ei ne akoakoga tāua mō ‘nisi mamoe,’ kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi ki te se-gata-mai.


When faced with trials, we should prayerfully turn to Jehovah for strength and wisdom. 	 I te ‵tou fe‵paki mo fakalavelave, e ‵tau o ‵sala atu tatou ki a Ieova e auala i ‵talo ke maua ei te malosi mo te poto. 4:6-8.


This is important because how will people come to know Jehovah if we are not ready and willing to preach?—Romans 10:13-15. 	 E tāua ‵ki te mea tenei, me ka iloa pefea ne tino a Ieova māfai e se toka tatou o talai atu mo te loto finafinau?—Loma 10:13-15.


• When coping with adversities, how can we imitate Jehovah? 	 • I te taimi e fe‵paki ei mo tulaga faiga‵ta, e mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Ieova?


My family has grown in number as well. 	 A toku kāiga foki ko gasolo aka o tokouke.


(John 16:33; 17:16) If Jesus’ disciples followed his example, they too would be conquerors. 	 (Ioane 16:33; 17:16) Kafai e tau‵tali atu a soko o Iesu ki tena fakaakoakoga ka fakatakavale foki ne latou te lalolagi.


Nicolò Malerbi, a Camaldolese monk, produced his translation in eight months. 	 10 I nisi taimi e fakaaogā ne Ieova a agelu ke fakamalosi atu ki ana tavini fakamaoni.


Little wonder that force of habit is sometimes called second nature, an influence that affects our life in powerful ways. 	 E se tioa eiloa o taku a se faiga masani ki te faiga o se mea kae se mafaufau ‵mafa ki ei, se mea telā e mafai o ‵fuli i ei ‵tou olaga i auala e uke.


I felt powerless. 	 Ne lagona ne au me ko seai eiloa soku malosi.


The treacherous terrain was difficult to patrol, so in the past, many in the area smuggled commodities over these mountains. 	 A te kogā laukele fakamataku tenei e faigata o leoleo, tela la, i taimi ko ‵teka, e tokouke a tino e aveave ‵funa a mea i mauga konei.


In the mid-1970’s, we began to realize that our aging parents needed more attention. 	 I te kogaloto o te 1970 tupu, ne kamata o lavea ne māua me ko manakogina ke ‵saga atu māua ki mā mātua kolā ko ma‵tua.


(Psalm 26:11, 12) David’s determination to keep his integrity is coupled with his plea for redemption. 	 (Salamo 26:11, 12) A te fakaikuga a Tavita ke tumau i te fakamaoni e fetaui ‵lei eiloa mo tena fakamolemole ke fakasao aka a ia.


But he made me feel that I was part of a team. 	 Kae ne fai foki ne ia ke maua ne au te lagonaga me e ga‵lue fakatasi maua.


In all your ways take notice of him, and he himself will make your paths straight.”—Proverbs 3:5, 6. 	 Ke masaua faeloa ne koe te Aliki i au mea katoa e fai, kae ka fakaasi atu ne ia ki a koe te auala tonu.”—Faataoto 3:5, 6.


18 If you battle with infirmity, sickness, or some other problem, “pray incessantly” for help so that you do not become a victim of discouragement. 	 18 Kafai e fepaki koe mo te tulaga matua, masaki, io me ko nisi fakalavelave, ke ‘‵talo i taimi katoa’ mō se fesoasoani ko te mea ke se pologa koe i te loto vāivāi.


In this article, we will analyze why the faithful man Moses lost out on the privilege of entering the Promised Land. 	 I te mataupu tenei, ka suke‵suke tatou ki te pogai ne galo atu ei i te tagata fakamaoni ko Mose a te tauliaga ke ulu atu ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


(Acts 1:8; 1 Pet. 4:14) From time to time, certain religious groups have tried to do what Jehovah’s Witnesses regularly accomplish, but those efforts usually result in failure. 	 (Galu. 1:8; 1 Pe. 4:14) I nisi taimi, ne taumafai a nisi potukau fakalotu ke fai a mea kolā e fai sāle ne Molimau a Ieova, kae ne seki manuia faeloa a taumafaiga konā.


If so, reflect on Baruch, Jeremiah’s secretary, and on Jehovah’s loving counsel to him. 	 Kafai e penā loa, ke mafaufau faka‵lei ki a Paluka, te failautusi a Ielemia, mo pati fakatonutonu a Ieova kolā ne fai atu ki a ia ona ko tena alofa.


Where did they get the idea? 	 Ne maua ne latou i fea a mafaufauga konā?


The clergy of various religions can be found blessing people, animals, and inanimate objects. 	 E fakamanuia sāle ne faifeau o lotu e uke a tino, manu, mo mea ‵mate.


(Ex. 20:5) He expects us, not to be perfect, but to love him wholeheartedly, giving worship to him alone. 	 (Esoto 20:5) E se fakamoemoe a ia ke ‵lei katoatoa tatou, kae ke a‵lofa tatou ki a ia mo ‵tou loto kātoa, mai te tapuaki atu fua ki a ia tokotasi.


3 Indeed, the fear of God encompasses a wide range of human experience. 	 3 E tonu, e aofia i te mataku ki te Atua a faifaiga kese‵kese e fai ne tino.


Where can you get education to prepare yourself to cope with life’s problems? 	 E maua ne koe i fea a akoakoga ke mafai ei ne koe o fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave o te olaga?


When Mary offered a sacrifice after Jesus’ birth, she presented “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,” which was the customary offering that poor people made to Jehovah.—Luke 2:24; Leviticus 12:8. 	 I te taimi ne ofo atu ei ne Malia se taulaga mai tua o te fanaumaiga o Iesu, ne avatu ne ia “se avā lupe io me ne tamā lupe e lua,” telā e fai mo fai se taulaga masani e tuku atu ne tino ma‵tiva ki a Ieova.—Luka 2:24; Levitiko 12:8.


Wonderful events await the unnumbered “great crowd”—survivors of “the great tribulation,” which will bring a total end to the present wicked system of things.—Rev. 7:9, 14. 	 E faka‵tali mai a mea fakaofoofogia ki te “vaitino tokouke”—ko tino kolā ka ‵sao atu i “te fakalavelave lasi,” telā ka fakagata kātoatoa atu i ei a te olaga masei tenei.—Fakaasiga 7:9, 14.


Every day, we are bombarded with countless suggestions and temptations to do wrong. 	 I aso katoa, e maua faeloa ne tatou a manatu fesoasoani mo tofotofoga e uke ke fai se mea ‵se.


Instead of protecting the poor, the judges betrayed them for a bribe. 	 I lō te puipuiga o tino ma‵tiva, ne fakalesi latou ne famasino ki ‵togi fakakolekole.


“Upon the Rock-Mass”—Being Fearful 	 “Ne ‵Tō i Luga i te Koga Pa‵papa” —Ko Tino Mata Ma‵taku


Likewise, Alejandro relates: “Something that I will always be grateful for is that I had the blessing of being in a congregation with a body of elders who showed loving interest in me as a person. 	 Ne fai mai foki a Alejandro, penei: “A te mea telā ne loto fakafetai faeloa au ki ei me e maua ne au a te fakamanuiaga ke kau atu au ki te fakapotopotoga telā e isi ne toeaina kolā e a‵lofa mai ki a au.


What will result when we attain “the peace of God”? 	 Ne a mea ka iku māfai e fakatumau ne tatou a “te filemu o te Atua”?


“Upon me myself, O my lord, be the error,” she beseeched him. 	 Ne fakamolemole atu tou fafine ki a Tavita, penei: “Tou ‵malu, fakamolemole fakalogo mai ki a au!


ONE of Jesus’ Kingdom illustrations describes a farmer who sows fine seed of wheat and an enemy who sows weeds among the fine seed. 	 E TASI te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te Malo e fakamatala mai i ei e uiga ki se tino fai fatoaga telā ne ‵toki ne ia a fuaga saito ‵lei, mo tena fili telā ne ‵toki ne ia a mouku ma‵sei i va o fuaga ‵lei.


A Title Deed and Solid Evidence 	 Te Pepa Fakatalitonu mo Fakamaoniga Mautinoa


Since they have personally experienced his help, their radiant faces reflect their determination to remain faithful. 	 Ona ko te mea ne lagona tonu eiloa ne latou tena fesoasoani, e fakaasi mai i olotou mata fia‵fia a te lotou fakaikuga ke tumau latou i te fakamaoni.


What made Jesus happy? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ei ke fiafia a Iesu?


After all, sacrifices were made both to receive forgiveness of sins and to offer thanks to God. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne fai eiloa a taulaga ke mafai o fakamagalo ki ei a agasala kae ke avatu foki i ei te fakafetai ki te Atua.


The original-language verb used here denotes continuous action. 	 A te veape i te ‵gana muamua e fakauiga ki se faifaiga tumau.


Third, when is it a good time to start praising Jehovah? 	 A ko te tolu, ko te taimi fea e ‵lei ei ke kamata o ‵viki atu ki a Ieova?


He could now forgive those who exercised faith in his promises. 	 Ko mafai nei ne ia o fakamagalo a latou kolā e fakatuanaki ki ana folafolaga.


Why might some individuals deserve to be honored, and what will we now discuss? 	 Kaia e ‵tau o maua ne nisi tino a vikiga, kae ne a mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei?


(Luke 5:27, 28) I too have had similar opportunities, and I heartily urge others to do the same and experience many blessings. 	 (Luka 5:27, 28) Ne maua foki ne au a avanoaga tai ‵pau, kae e fakamalosi atu au mo toku loto kātoa ki nisi tino ke fai foki penā kae maua a fakamanuiaga e uke.


For human society to function smoothly and productively, there must be cooperation, which in turn requires a measure of obedience. 	 E ‵tau o fakatau fesoasoani a tino ke fanofano ‵lei olotou olaga kae e aofia i ei te faka‵logo i nisi taimi.


5 Something else about this particular merchant is worthy of note. 	 5 E isi foki se isi mea tāua e uiga ki te tino fai koloa tenei.


UNHAPPILY, there are many things in the world that rob people of inner peace. 	 SE MEA fakafanoanoa, me e uke a mea i te lalolagi nei e fakamakosu ei te loto filemu.


Jehovah notices and values the integrity of all his faithful worshippers, including those who are relatively young.—Ps. 148:12-14. 	 E lavea kae fakatāua ne Ieova a te loto fakamaoni o ana tino tapuaki fakamaoni katoa, e aofia i ei a latou kolā koi fo‵liki.—Sala. 148:12-14.


LEARNING HOW TO LIVE FOREVER IN PEACE 	 TAULOTO KI TE AUALA KE OLA FILEMU KI TE SE-GATA-MAI


They came to the house, greeted the dog, and said how glad they were for the opportunity to speak to it. 	 Ne olo atu laua ki te fale, ne fakatālofa atu ki te kulī, kae ne fakafetai atu laua mō te avanoaga ke mafai ne laua o fai‵pati ki te kulī.


Why should we not shrink back from studying the deeper truths of God’s Word? 	 Kaia e se ‵tau ei o fakata‵mala tatou mai i te sukesuke ki muna‵tonu ‵loto o te Muna a te Atua?


Others were separate forms of a particular deity. 	 Kae ko nisi ne vaega ‵kese o se atua e tokotasi.


His balance is further reflected in that there are far more occasions mentioned when Jesus worked long and hard in his ministry.—John 4:34. 	 Kae ne fakaasi atu me ne paleni ‵lei ana faifaiga me e uke atu a taimi e fai mai me ne galue malosi a Iesu i se taimi mata leva i tena galuega.—Ioane 4:34.


Similarly, they refer to the so-called New Testament as the Greek Scriptures, for the Greek language was used by men who were inspired by God to write that part of the Bible. 	 E penā foki te lotou fakasino atu ki te Feagaiga Fou me ko te Tusi Tapu i te ‵Gana Eleni, me ne fakaaogā ne tāgata kolā ne fakaaogā ne te Atua ke tusi ne latou te vaega tenā o te Tusi Tapu, i te ‵gana Eleni.


(For fully formatted text, see publication) 	 16. (a) Se a te mea e mafai o tupu māfai e fakamuamua ne tatou te fakamoemoega ke maua ne tatou a tupe e uke? (e) E mafai pefea o maua ne tatou a te fiafia tonu? 17.


Here are more details about this “wonder of what God can do.” 	 Konei la nisi fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki “te fakaofoofogia o mea e mafai ne te Atua o fai.”


Then, with reference to “the things in the heavens,” that is, those who are chosen as heirs with Christ, Paul explained: “We were foreordained according to the purpose of him who operates all things according to the way his will counsels.” 	 Kae e uiga ki “mea i te lagi,” ko tino kolā ka filifili aka ke pule fakatasi mo Keliso, ne fakamatala mai a Paulo: “kae ne filifili matou ne te Atua ke fai mo ona tino i te ‵soko fakatasi mo Keliso, ona ko tena fuafuaga telā ne fakavae ki te mea ko leva ne fuafua ne ia mai te kamataga.”


No longer reading God’s name aloud, apostate Jewish scribes replaced the divine name in their Scriptures with ʼAdho·naiʹ more than 130 times. 	 Ne seki toe faitau ki luga ne faiakoga aposetate Iutaia a te igoa o te Atua, kae ne sui ne latou a tena igoa i olotou Tusi Tapu faka-130 taimi ki te pati ʼAdho·naiʹ.


Legend has it that he sought a miraculous spring—the Fountain of Youth. 	 E fai mai te tala me ne fanatu a ia o ‵sala ki se vai fakaofoofogia—ko te vai o te ola e fakaigoa ki te Fountain of Youth.


None of those resurrected nor any of the survivors of the great tribulation will be misled by Satan during that reign, for he will be inactive. 	 Ka seai se tino i a latou kolā ka toe faka‵tu aka io me ko tino kolā e ‵sao atu i te fakalavelave lasi ka toe takitaki ‵se ne Satani mai lalo i te pulega tenā, me ka se toe gasuesue a ia i te taimi tenā.


She learned to distinguish between luxuries and necessities and not to be anxious about the next day. 	 Ne tauloto a ia ki te ‵kese o kope ‵togi mafa mo mea tāua kolā e ‵tau o maua ne ia i te olaga kae ke se manavase ki mea o te sua aso.


He might appreciate help to follow the program and perhaps to find scriptures being read. 	 Kāti ka loto fakafetai a ia ki te fesoasoani ke tautali faka‵lei a ia ki te polokalame kae ke ‵sala atu ki tusi fai‵tau.


(Genesis 3:2-6; Romans 5:12) Even so, Jehovah’s purpose has not changed. 	 (Kenese 3:2-6; Loma 5:12) E ui ei, ne seki mafuli eiloa te fuafuaga a Ieova.


9. (a) After their Babylonian exile, how did many Jews fall prey to false religious ideas? (b) How are we protected from the dangers of willing involvement with the demons? 	 9. (a) Mai tua o te lotou avega fakapagota ki Papelonia, ne ‵to atu pefea a tino Iutaia e tokouke ki akoakoga ‵se fakalotu? (e) E maua pefea ne tatou a te puipuiga mai mea fakama‵taku māfai e aofia tatou i faifaiga fakatemoni?


14 A local man, Shechem, described as “the most honorable of the whole house of his father,” saw Dinah “and then took her and lay down with her and violated her.” 	 14 Ne lavea ne Sekema telā e fakamatala mai me “ko te aliki o te koga tena,” a Tina, telā “ave ei ne ia o puke malō.”


Corruption—Will It Ever End? 	 Pulega sē Fakamaoni—E Mata, Ka Palele Atu?


8 We do well to remember that “bad associations spoil useful habits.” (1 Cor. 15:33) Some of our relatives might not be a positive influence in our lives. 	 8 Se mea ‵lei ke masaua ne tatou i “taugasoa ma‵sei e fakama‵sei ne latou a amioga ‵lei.” (1 Koli. 15:33) Kāti e se fai a nisi kāiga o tatou mo fai se fakamalosiga ‵lei i ‵tou olaga.


They collected all the bread they had, took half of it for themselves, and the other half they gave to their fellow believers who had just arrived from Dachau. 	 Ne taetae ne latou a falaoa katoa kolā ne maua ne latou, ne āfa ne latou kae tuku atu te suā āfa ki olotou taina tali‵tonu kolā ne fatoa oko mai i Dachau.


Wise parents help their children to avoid feeling that all the good things they receive are somehow owed to them.* The warning found at Proverbs 29:21 about dealing with servants applies with equal force to children: “If one is pampering one’s servant from youth on, in his later life he will even become a thankless one.” 	 E fesoasoani atu eiloa a mātua ‵poto ki olotou tama‵liki ke se mafau‵fau me e ‵tau eiloa o maua ne latou a mea ‵lei katoa.* A pati fakatonutonu e uiga ki faifaiga e fai ki tavini, kolā e maua i te Faataoto 29:21 e aogā foki eiloa ki tama‵liki: “Kafai e ave faeloa ne koe ki tau tavini a mea e manako mai ki ei, mai i te folikiga ke oko ki te taimi e matua ei, ko tena uiga, i se aso, e iku o ‵fao ne ia au mea katoa.”


Jehovah Will Repay 	 Ka Toe Taui Mai ne Ieova ‵Tou Mea


What shows that something more than the Mosaic Law was needed in order for the Israelites to entertain the hope of everlasting life? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai me ne ‵tau o maua se mea telā e sili atu i te Tulafono ko te mea ke mafai o maua ne te kau Isalaelu a te ola se-gata-mai?


But soon, guards and prisoners began asking why I was there, and I gladly explained my faith to them. 	 Ne seki leva, kae ne kamata o fesilisili mai a tino tausi mo pagota ki te pogai e nofo atu ei au i konā, kae ne fiafia au o fakamatala atu ki a latou e uiga ki taku talitonuga.


If Jesus said that taxation was a necessary burden, he could lose the support of his followers. 	 Kafai e fai atu a Iesu me se mea ‵tau ke ‵togi a lafoga, e mafai eiloa o se ‵lago atu ana soko ki a ia.


But infant baptism and forced baptisms of adults have no foundation in the Bible. 	 Kae e se fakavae loa ki te Tusi Tapu a te papatisoga o pepe mo te faimālōga o tino ma‵tua ke papatiso latou.


‘He That Does Not Enter Through the Door’ 	 ‘A Ia Telā e se Ulu Atu i te Mataloa’


20 To obey this command, wives need to study and then imitate the example of Christ’s congregation of anointed followers. 	 20 Ke faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga tenei, e ‵tau mo fāfine a‵vaga o suke‵suke kae tau‵tali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a te fakapotopotoga o soko fakaekegina o Keliso.


The results are encouraging because our children do not clamor for things that are not really important.” 	 E fakamalosi loto ‵ki eiloa a ikuga me e seki akai atu aku tama‵liki ki mea kolā e sē tāua malosi.”


(Daniel 6:16, 17) All these pre-Christian prophets were persecuted because they defended the pure worship of Jehovah. 	 (Tanielu 6:16, 17) Ne fakasauāgina a pelofeta e tokouke konei ona ko te lotou ‵lagomālō atu ki te tapuakiga ‵ma ki a Ieova.


What can you do to prepare for and benefit from the Lord’s Evening Meal? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne koe ke fakatoka mō te ‵Kaiga a te Aliki i te Afiafi kae maua a mea aoga mai i ei?


I decided to do the same when I returned to Germany. 	 Ne fakaiku aka foki ne au ke fai penā māfai ko foki atu au ki Siamani.


Two couples share in public witnessing, using carts in front of one of the biggest malls in San Salvador 	 Ne tauavaga e tokolua i te galuega talai i koga e tokouke a tino i ei, e fakaaoga a kā tusi i mua o se sitoa lasi i San Salvador


That likely included half brothers and half sisters. 	 Kāti ne aofia i ei ana āfa taina mo ana āfa tuagane.


(Phil. 4:6, 7) Do we take full advantage of this avenue of help to gain strength in the midst of adversities? 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) E mata, e fakaaoga kātoatoa ne tatou a te auala fesoasoani tenei ke maua ne tatou te malosi i taimi o fakalavelave faiga‵ta?


Like the traveling merchant, these few individuals quickly recognized what was truly precious, and they willingly gave up all they had for the sake of the Kingdom.—Matthew 19:27, 28; Philippians 3:8. 	 E pelā mo te tino fakatau koloa faimalaga, ne lavea fakavave ne nāi tino konei a te tinā mea tāua, kae ne tiakina katoa ne latou a olotou mea ona loa ko te Malo.—Mataio 19:27, 28; Filipi 3:8.


Yet, he never failed to approach Jehovah and seek his forgiveness and reproof. 	 Kae ne seki fakatamala a ia o fakapilipili atu ki a Ieova kae ‵sala atu ki tena fakamagaloga mo tena taliaga.


Jehovah’s Witnesses visit all those in their community to offer Bible education free of charge. 	 E āsi atu Molimau a Ieova ki tino katoa i koga kolā e ‵nofo latou i ei kae ofo atu akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu sē ‵togi.


(Proverbs 10:1–29:27) 	 (Faataoto 10:1–29:27)


14. (a) Illustrate the difference between showing honor and taking the lead in showing honor. (b) What question might we ask ourselves? 	 14. (a) Fakamatala mai a te ‵kese i te fakaasiatuga o te āva mo te faiga o te takitakiga i te fakaasiatuga o te āva. (e) Se a te fesili e mafai o ‵sili ifo ne tatou ki a tatou eiloa?


Men who copied the Bible took pains to do so accurately. Thus, the Bible itself remained intact, though its message was perverted by many who professed to have the authority to teach it. 	 Tela la, ne tumau eiloa te tonu o te Tusi Tapu, faitalia me ne fakamatala ‵se te fekau i ei ne tino kolā e fai mai me e maua ne latou te pulega ke akoako mai te Tusi Tapu.


(Ex. 12:1-13, 21-23) So it proved to be. 	 (Esoto 12:1-13, 21-23) Kae ne tupu eiloa te mea tenā.


Even though we said unkind things to you, I noticed that you kept smiling. 	 Faitalia me ne fai atu ne matou a pati sē ‵lei ki a koe, ne lavea ne au me ne tumau eiloa tou mata katakata.


Jesus “felt pity” for the crowds “because they were skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd.” 	 Ne “alofa” a Iesu ki te vaitino me ko “seai o se tino e fesoasoani atu, ko pelā mo mamoe e seai se lotou tino tausi.”


(Col. 3:5) Immoral desires can be very powerful and can deprive us of spiritual treasures. 	 (Ko. 3:5) E mafai o ma‵losi ‵ki a manakoga ma‵sei kae e mafai foki o kaisoa mai i a tatou a koloa faka-te-agaga.


In that case Jehovah caused the attendant to see the heavenly armies that were protecting Elisha. 	 I te feitu tenā, ne fai ne Ieova a te tavini ke lavea ne ia a te kautau faka-te-lagi telā ne puipui i ei a Elisaia.


(Ps. 92:1, 4) As a young person, think of all you owe to Jehovah. 	 (Sala. 92:1, 4) E pelā me se talavou, ke mafaufau ki mea katoa e nofo kaitalafu ei koe ki a Ieova.


How may Abraham have learned about Jehovah, and how did that knowledge make him feel? 	 Ne maua pefea ne Apelaamo te iloaga e uiga ki a Ieova, kae ne pefea ana lagonaga e uiga ki te iloaga tenā?


By the age of 15, I was working as a stockman, breaking in horses. 	 I te taimi ko 15 ei oku tausaga, ne galue au i te faka‵lataga o solofanua.


Value Christ as Mediator 	 Ke Fakatāua a Keliso e Pelā me ko te Sokoga


(Isa. 25:7, 8; 1 Cor. 15:22, 26) All who exercise faith in Jesus will receive everlasting life in peace and happiness as earthly subjects of God’s Kingdom by Christ or, for the anointed, as corulers in that Kingdom. 	 (Isa. 25:7, 8; 1 Koli. 15:22, 26) A latou katoa kolā e fakatuanaki ki a Iesu ka maua ne latou te ola se-gata-mai i te filemu mo te fiafia, e pelā me ne tino kolā e ‵nofo mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua e auala i a Keliso io me ko te kau fakaekegina kolā e fai pelā me ne pule lagolago i te Malo tenā.


Why is it important to cultivate Christlike love today? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke ati aka ne tatou a te alofa o Keliso i aso nei?


Jehovah examines it. 	 E iloilo mai ne Ieova.


10 In his own due time and through his chosen channel of communication, Jehovah has revealed to humble ones details regarding the outworking of his purpose. 	 10 I tena taimi tonu kae e auala i te potukau ne filifili ne ia ke fesokotaki mai, ko oti ne fakaasi atu ne Ieova ki tino loto mau‵lalo a mea likiliki e uiga ki te fakataunuga o tena fuafuaga.


When Jesus resurrected the only son of the widow of Nain, what joy she must have experienced! 	 I te taimi ne fakatu aka ei ne Iesu te tama tagata eiloa e tokotasi a te fafine ko mate tena avaga i Naina, ko tafaga la te fiafia ne ‵tau o maua ne tou fafine!


17 However, this law on adultery was given by Jehovah to imperfect judges, who could not read hearts. 	 17 Kae ko te tulafono tenei ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki famasino sē ‵lei katoatoa kolā e se iloa ne latou a mea i loto o tino.


Risking death during a genocide in Rwanda in recent times, Tutsi and Hutu Witnesses protected one another. 	 I te taimi o te taua telā ne fai i Rwanda, ne fakatau puipui ne Molimau Hutu mo Tutsi a latou eiloa.


As a result, they are not easily swayed to do what is wrong; nor do they always have to be prodded to do what is right. 	 Ona ko te mea tenā, ka faigofie ke ‵teke atu ne latou a fakamalosiga ke fai se mea ‵se; kae e se manakogina ke fakatonu atu faeloa ke fai ne latou a te mea tonu.


‘If God is love,’ they may ask, ‘why should I fear him?’ 	 Kāti ka fesili mai latou, ‘Kafai a te Atua ko te alofa, kaia la e ‵tau ei o mataku au ki a ia?’


In all such ways, we can share in the truth of Psalm 64:10, which says: “The righteous one will rejoice in Jehovah and take refuge in him.” 	 I auala konei, e ‵tonu ei a pati a te Salamo 64:10, telā e fai mai penei: “A tino amio‵tonu ka fia‵fia i a Ieova kae faka‵lafi atu ki a ia.”


“Written for Our Instruction” 	 “Ne Tusi ke Akoako ei Tatou”


“A mind,” he said, “is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness.” 	 Ne fai mai a ia me “i te mafaufau ko te mea faigaluega fakavae telā e maua ei ne tatou te fiafia katoatoa.”


Why not pause after reading a portion and ask yourself, ‘What did this passage teach me about Jehovah?’ 	 Mai te faiga penā, kaia e se manava malie aka ei koe mai tua o se vaega e tasi kae fesili ifo, penei: ‘Se a te mea e akoako mai ne te vaega tenei e uiga ki a Ieova?’


Now on the road and with a little more practice, we were ready to go! 	 Ne fakaakoako malie atu i te auala, kae ne toka ei matou ke olo atu!


What is one of the more important things that we should not neglect, and why? 	 Se a te mea tāua e tasi e se ‵tau o manatu ma‵ma ki ei, kae kaia?


It came upon the Jewish system of things in the year 70 C.E. when Roman armies destroyed Jerusalem along with the temple. 	 Ne oko atu eiloa te gataga ki te kau Iutaia i te 70 T.A. i te taimi ne lepe ei ne kautau a Loma a Ielusalema fakatasi mo te faletapu.


(Rom. 5:12) No matter how hard we try to do what is right, we make mistakes, for which we need God’s forgiveness. 	 (Loma 5:12) E tiga eiloa a ‵tou taumafaiga ke fai a te mea tonu, e fai ne tatou a mea ‵se, telā e manakogina i ei a te fakamagaloga a te Atua.


4 Paul made a powerful statement about the help his loyal friends rendered to him. 	 4 Ne taku ‵tonu mai ne Paulo a te fesoasoani ne maua ne ia mai i ana taugasoa fakamaoni konei.


13 How can we be on guard against self-deception? 	 13 E puipui pefea tatou mai te fakaloiloi atu ki a tatou eiloa?


As spiritual people, we want nothing to jeopardize our relationship with our heavenly Father. 	 E pelā me se tino faka-te-agaga, e se ma‵nako tatou ki se isi mea ke fakalavelave mai ki ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ‵tou Tamana i te lagi.


(Matthew 5:23, 24) Proverbs 28:13 says: “He that is covering over his transgressions will not succeed, but he that is confessing and leaving them will be shown mercy.” 	 (Mataio 5:23, 24) E fai mai te Faataoto 28:13, penei: “E se mafai koe o manuia i te olaga nei manafai e taumafai faeloa koe o ‵funa au agasala. Fakaasi au agasala, kae sa toe fai, kae ka alofa atu te Atua ki a koe.”


What circumstances impelled Jesus to give evidence about his identity? 	 Ne a fakanofonofoga ne fakamalosi atu ei ki a Iesu ke molimau atu e uiga ki a ia eiloa?


(Luke 12:31, 40) Is it not clear that Jesus had his followers in mind when he warned: “Keep on the watch”? 	 (Luka 12:31, 40) E mata, e se manino mai i ei me ne mafaufau a Iesu ki ana soko i te taimi ne fakailoa atu ei: Ke tumau i te “matapula‵pula”?


To what extent is Jehovah interested in his servants? 	 E pefea te lasi o te saga tonu atu o Ieova ki ana tavini?


It’s all about getting ahead at any cost. 	 A mea katoa e fai ona ko te fia sili.


In fact, most principles do not involve an immediate punishment for those not conforming to them. 	 E isi se ‵kesega i te va o te tautali atu ki fakatakitakiga mo te fakalogo ki tulafono likiliki kolā e taku ‵tonu mai.


16 Jehovah allowed his Son to be tempted. 	 16 Ne talia ne Ieova ke tofotofogina tena Tama.


The sole sign-language circuit in Russia is, geographically speaking, the largest circuit in the world, taking in the whole of Russia! 	 E tasi eiloa te seketi i te ‵gana fai tāga i Lusia, ko te ‵toe seketi lasi eiloa i te lalolagi kātoa, telā e aofia i ei a Lusia kātoa!


In a similar manner, Jehovah can choose not to demand of all sinners the punishment they deserve. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e mafai o filifili ne Ieova ke mo a ma maua ne tino agasala katoa a te fakasalaga telā e ‵tau o maua ne latou.


(Matthew 24:14) You too can benefit from this program. 	 (Mataio 24:14) E mafai foki o maua ne koe a mea aogā mai te polokalame tenei.


16 The Messiah would seem forsaken by God. 	 16 Ne foliga mai me ka tiaki ne te Atua a te Mesia.


11 How, though, can we express our feelings of concern? 	 11 E fakaasi atu la pefea ne tatou ‵tou a‵lofa ki tino penā?


Jehovah’s angel announced before Jesus’ birth: “He will save his people from their sins.”—Matthew 1:21; Hebrews 2:10. 	 Ne faka‵pula atu penei te agelu a Ieova a koi tuai o fanau mai a Iesu: “Ka fakaola ne ia a tino mai i olotou agasala.”—Mataio 1:21; Epelu 2:10.


The Nazirites were to remain clean by staying away from any dead body, even that of a close relative. 	 Ne ‵tau o tumau a tino Naseli i te ‵ma mai te faka‵mao keatea mai foitino ‵mate, ke oko ki foitino ‵mate o olotou kāiga ‵pili.


For instance, the psalmist David wrote that “the eyes of Jehovah are toward” us and that his “right hand keeps fast hold” on us. 	 Pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne tusi mai a te faisalamo ko Tavita me i “te Aliki [Ieova] e onoono faeloa” ki a tatou kae ko tena “lima e ola ei” tatou.


Perhaps you then had a wonderful conversation with the householder. 	 Kāti ne gali ‵ki tau sau‵talaga mo se tino i te fale.


The Creator chose to view blood as having an elevated significance, reserving it for one special use that could save many lives. 	 Ne filifili ne te Atua ke kilo atu ki te toto e pelā me se mea tāua ‵ki, kae ke tausi mō se faiga fakapito telā e māfai o faka‵sao ei a ola o tino e tokouke.


It can work on our mind and heart, helping us to change, to grow, and to replace the old personality with the new. 	 E mafai o galue i ‵tou mafaufau mo ‵tou loto, e fesoasoani mai ei ke fai ne tatou a ‵fuliga, ke ola i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae ke sui a te foitino mua ki te foitino fou.


EVENTS LEADING UP TO A TIME OF PEACE 	 MEA ‵TUPU KOLĀ E TAU ATU KI SE TAIMI O TE FILEMU


Jehovah and his Son will not leave them bereaved. 	 Ka sē tuku tiaki latou ne Ieova mo tena Tama ke fanoa‵noa.


2 Christians living at this time of the end focus their attention on one of two hopes. 	 2 E ‵saga tonu atu eiloa a Kelisiano kolā e ola i te taimi tenei o te gataga ki se mea e tasi mai fakamoemoega e lua.


(Dan. 7:5) In a separate vision, Daniel saw this dual world power symbolized by a two-horned ram.—Dan. 8:3, 20. 	 (Tanielu 7:5) I te suā fakaasiga, ne lavea ne Tanielu se mamoe e lua ana suki.—Tanielu 8:3, 20.


Yet, when we face such a situation, how appreciative we are of their service! 	 Kae kafai e fakafesagai atu tatou ki se vaegā tulaga penā, e loto fakafetai eiloa tatou mō olotou galuega!


Other Resurrections Strengthen Our Hope 	 E Fakamalosi Aka ne Nisi Toe‵tuga te ‵Tou Fakamoemoega


(Daniel 7:13, 14, 27) Yes, more than five centuries before the transfiguration, God revealed that certain “holy ones” would share in Christ’s royal grandeur. 	 (Tanielu 7:13, 14, 27) E tonu, e silia atu i te lima senitenali mai mua o te ‵fuliga o foliga o Iesu, ne fakaasi mai ne te Atua me e isi ne “tino tapu” ka ‵kau fakatasi mo Iesu i tena ‵malu fakatupu.


These dear brothers and sisters certainly appreciate the importance of ‘not forsaking the gathering of themselves together.’ 	 Ne fakatāua malosi ne taina mo tuagane pele konā a te manatu ke ‘tumau faeloa te maopoopo sāle o latou.’


It is not wrong for you to be keenly aware of your imperfections, for this can impress upon you the gravity of sin and can strengthen your resolve to shun badness. 	 E se se mea masei ke iloa ‵tonu ne koe ou vāivāiga, me e mafai ne te mea tenei o fakaasi faka‵sau atu te matagā o te agasala kae e fakamalosi atu foki ke fai se fakaikuga ke ‵kalo keatea mai mea ma‵sei.


11 Indeed, all who gain life in the righteous new world, whether by resurrection or by surviving the great tribulation, will have much to learn about Jehovah’s purpose for the earth and its inhabitants. 	 11 E tonu, a tino katoa kolā ka ola i te lalolagi amiotonu, faitalia me e auala i te toetuga io me e ‵sao atu i te fakalavelave lasi, ka uke ‵ki olotou mea ka iloa e uiga ki fuafuaga a Ieova mō te lalolagi mo tino i luga i ei.


In other words, quality higher education is fast becoming the domain of the rich and influential, who put their children through it to ensure that they too become the rich and influential of this system. 	 I nisi tugāpati, e fai fua a akoakoga ma‵luga mō tino mau‵mea kae ma‵luga, me e tuku atu olotou tama‵liki ke olo ki ei ko te mea ke fai foki latou mo fai ne tino mau‵mea kae ma‵luga i te olaga tenei.


Hence, the headship principle must be applied if the family is to find success and happiness. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau o fakagalue a te fakatakitakiga e uiga ki te ulu o te kāiga māfai e ma‵nako te kāiga ke manuia kae ke fia‵fia foki.


Sadly, as the last days of Satan’s system come to their climax, the spirit of the world is taking an ever greater moral toll. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me i te taimi ko pilipili atu ei a aso fakaoti o te lalolagi a Satani ki tena fakaotiga, e momea aka foki eiloa ki luga i se auala lasi a te malosi o te agaga o te lalolagi.


Holy spirit can help you to cultivate godly qualities. 	 E mafai o fesoasoani atu te agaga tapu ke ati aka ne koe a uiga o te Atua.


The articles that follow will further acquaint you with Jesus Christ, the man who preached a message that could change your life forever. 	 Ka fakamatala mai i mataupu konei e ‵soko mai a mea e uiga ki a Iesu Keliso, te tagata telā ne folafola atu ne ia se fekau telā ne mafai o ‵fuli ei a olaga o tino ki te se-gata-mai.


The word “sin” is now rarely used in serious contexts. 	 A te pati “agasala” ko se fakaaoga nei ne tino i olotou fai‵patiga tāua.


THE HOLY NAME OF GOD 	 TE IGOA ‵MALU O TE ATUA


3 There is an unseen entity behind false religion. 	 3 E isi se tino sē lavea telā e ‵lago atu ki lotu ‵se.


Jesus did both. 	 Ne fai talua ne Iesu te avā mea konā.


13 For instance, Dennis and his wife, Jenny, regularly support Kingdom Hall building projects. 	 13 E pelā mo Dennis mo tena avaga ko Jenny, ne fesoasoani atu faeloa laua i te faitega o Kingdom Halls.


Even in the direst of circumstances, you can enjoy a measure of satisfaction in life right now from working diligently and honestly. 	 Ke oko ki toe tulaga faiga‵ta, e mafai eiloa o maua ne koe se fiafia i te olaga nei mai te galue malosi mo te fakamaoni.


You might reply, “You must be dreaming. 	 Kāti ka tali mai koe, “Fai koe!


Many had taken foreign wives, and their offspring did not even speak the language of the Jews. 	 E tokouke a tino ne a‵vaga ki tino o fenua fakaa‵tea, kae ko se fai‵pati olotou tama‵liki ki te ‵gana a tino Iutaia.


Even so, the leaders of Babylon the Great feel that they are in no real danger. 	 E ui i ei, e se mafau‵fau a takitaki o Papelonia te Sili me ko ‵tu latou i se tulaga fakamataku.


How can we make the most of the Bible as a source of divine guidance? 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne tatou a mea aogā mai te Tusi Tapu telā e fai pelā me se fakavae tāua o fakatakitakiga mai te Atua?


Jesus highlighted what happened during that time. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Iesu a te mea ne tupu i te taimi tenā.


17, 18. (a) What does Jehovah want for young people today? (b) What sad situation may arise in adulthood, and how can this be avoided? 	 17, 18. (a) Ne a mea e manako a Ieova mō talavou i aso nei? (e) Ne a mea fakafanoanoa e mafai o ‵sae aka māfai ko oko atu ki te tulaga matua, kae e mafai pefea o ‵kalo kea‵tea mai i ei?


He added: “As the body without spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo mai a ia: “A te foitino e mate manafai e seai se agaga, e penā foki a te fakatuanaki e mate manafai e seai ne galuega.”


(Deuteronomy 17:18-20; Psalm 19:7-11) Obedience to Jehovah’s laws dignified the nation of Israel and set it apart from all other peoples. 	 (Teutelonome 17:18-20; Salamo 19:7-11) A te fakalogo ki tulafono a Ieova ne faka‵malugina ei te fenua o Isalaelu kae fai foki ke ‵vae keatea latou mai nisi tino katoa.


Brother Lett explained that one objective of the revision was to bring the songs into harmony with the revised New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne te Taina ko Lett me i te pogai e tasi o te fakafouga ko te fakafetaui aka o pese ki te New World Translation of the Holy Scrip-tures fou.


7 Jesus’ instructions to his disciples took into account family opposition. 	 Ne fai mai a ia, penei: “Au ne vau o fakamasei a tama tāgata mo olotou tamana, a tama fāfine mo olotou mātua.


He searched everyone’s basket and found palm kernels in every basket except mine. 	 Ne onoono a ia i kete a tino taki tokotasi katoa kae ne maua ne ia a fuaga i kete katoa konā kae ‵kese mai ei ko tena kete.


Or were family problems involved? (1 Tim. 3:2, 4, 10, 12) You may even have disagreed with the need for this action, and a feeling of resentment may linger to this day. 	 Io me ne aofia i ei se fakalavelave i te kāiga? (1 Timoteo 3: 2, 4, 10, 12) E mafai eiloa o se lotomalie koe ki te pogai tenei, kae nofo koe mo tou loto kaitaua ke oko mai eiloa ki te aso nei.


Make his heart rejoice, and he will make you rejoice now and to time indefinite!—Psalm 5:11. 	 Ke fakafiafia ne koe a tena loto kae ka fakafiafia foki ne ia a koe i aso nei ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai!—Salamo 5:11.


(2 Chronicles 32:8; Isaiah 30:3; 31:1-3) In waging spiritual warfare, we must continue to trust in Jehovah with all our heart, let him direct our steps, and not lean on our own understanding. 	 (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 32:8; Isaia 30:3; 31:1-3) I te faiga o te taua faka-te-agaga, e ‵tau eiloa o fakatuaga atu faeloa tatou ki a Ieova mo ‵tou loto kātoa, kae ke talia ke takitaki mai ne ia tatou, kae ke mo a ma fakalago‵lago atu tatou ki te ‵tou poto.


Now and then, we get together to play decent music and enjoy this gift from God. 	 I nisi taimi, e maopoopo fakatasi matou o fakatagi‵tagi a pese ‵lei kae fia‵fia ki te meaalofa tenei mai i te Atua.


• when seeking a marriage mate? 	 • māfai ko ‵sala ki se avaga?


“Because of my work,” says Lee, “I regularly associated with foreign suppliers. 	 “Ona ko taku galuega,” e fai mai a Lee, “ne ‵kau fakatasi faeloa au mo tino fai pisinisi fakaa‵tea.


Set a definite, risk-free limit that is well within the range of moderation—one that will not allow you to deviate into overindulgence. 	 Ke fai faka‵lei ne tapulā mautinoa e uiga ki te uke o au mea e inu —se mea telā ka se fai ei ke iku atu koe ki te konā.


Later, he apparently joined fellow Levites in taking a stand for God and against those who resisted Moses. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne kau atu a ia ki te kau Levi kolā ne ‵kau atu ki te feitu o te Atua kae ‵teke atu ki tino kolā ne ‵teke ki a Mose.


We were extremely happy, since there is no better way for young people to use their lives. 	 Ne fiafia ‵ki māua me seai aka foki eiloa se isi auala e tai ‵lei atu ke fakaaoga ei ne talavou a olotou olaga


Both words mean “Anointed One.” 	 E fakauiga loa a pati e lua konā ki te “Tino Fakaekegina.”


The first was the invention in the mid-15th century of a printing press that used movable type. 	 A te auala muamua ko masini lomi tusi ‵fou i te kogaloto o te 15 senitenali.


The man Zelophehad died without sons, and Jehovah directed that these five women were to receive the entire inheritance—on one condition. 	 Ne mate atu eiloa a Selofeata e aunoa mo ne tama tāgata, kae ne fakatonu atu eiloa a Ieova me e ‵tau o maua ne fāfine e toko lima konei a te togi kātoa o te kāiga—kae e tasi te fakatonuga e ‵tau o fai ne latou.


Jehovah provides gems of truth through his Word, his spirit, and his organization. 	 E tuku mai ne Ieova a muna‵tonu tāua e auala i tena Muna, tena agaga tapu mo tena fakapotopotoga.


(Prov. 27:11) Thus, by your loyal obedience, you are, in effect, giving Jehovah something that he considers precious, and he finds profound joy in this. 	 (Faata. 27:11) Tela la, mai tou fakalogo mo te fakamaoni, e fai pelā me e tuku atu ne koe ki a Ieova se mea telā e fakatāua malosi ne ia, kae e fiafia malosi a ia ki ei.


“Let a rotten saying not proceed out of your mouth, but whatever saying is good for building up as the need may be, that it may impart what is favorable to the hearers.”—EPHESIANS 4:29. 	 Fakaaogā eiloa a pati fesoasoani, ko vaegā pati kolā e aogā i te puti ake kae maua mai ei foki a mea ‵lei, ko te mea ke fua mai au pati ki te ‵lei, i tino kolā ne fakalogo‵logo ki a koe.”—EFESO 4:29.


(Proverbs 22:29; Ecclesiastes 5:18, 19; 2 Corinthians 8:21) Never should we underestimate the value of having a fine reputation as a worker. 	 (Faataoto 22:29; Failauga 5:18, 19; 2 Kolinito 8:21) Ke mo a eiloa ma manatu mā‵mā tatou ki te tāua ke lauiloa tatou e pelā me se tino telā e galue mo te fakamaoni.


7 A breastplate protects the physical heart. 	 7 A te ufifatafata e puipui ne ia te fatu.


6 Quoting the Hebrew prophet Joel, the apostle Peter declared: “‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I shall pour out some of my spirit upon every sort of flesh [including “old men , . . . and they will prophesy.’” 	 6 Ne siki mai ne te apositolo ko Petelu a pati a te pelofeta Epelu ko Ioelu i te taimi ne fai mai ei: “Muna a te Atua, tenei taku mea ka fai i aso fakaoti; ka ‵ligi atu ne au toku agaga ki luga i tino katoa [e aofia i ei a “toeaina , . . . ke mafai ne latou o ‵valo fakapelofeta.”


Earnestly continue to search for divine truths. 	 Tumau eiloa mo te fiafia malosi o salasala atu ki muna‵tonu a te Atua.


▪ Do you have enough physical and emotional strength left to carry out your duties in the family and to engage in spiritual activities? 	 ▪ E mata, e maua ne koe te malosi faka-te-foitino mo te malosi i mea tau lagonaga ke fai ou tiute i te kāiga kae aofia foki i fakatokaga faka-te-agaga?


YOUTHS—LET NOTHING DEPRIVE YOU OF THE PRIZE! 	 TALAVOU—KE MO A MA TALIA SE MEA KE KAISOA MAI I A KOUTOU A TE FAILOGA!


The word of God has also spread geographically, for Jehovah’s Witnesses are found in 235 lands. 	 Ko oti foki ne salalau atu te muna a te Atua ki koga e uke, me ko maua atu a Molimau a Ieova i fenua e 235.


Henryk draws encouragement from Jeremiah’s example. 	 Ne fakamafanafana atu eiloa ki a Henryk te fakaakoakoga a Ielemia.


Every precious stone was your covering . . . You are the anointed cherub that is covering . . . 	 Ne tuku atu ne au te agelu fakamataku ki konā ke leoleo ne ia koe. . . .


He provides us with Bible principles that always work, but we must apply what we learn. 	 E tuku mai ne ia a fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu kolā e fesoasoani mai faeloa ki a tatou, kae e ‵tau o fakagalue aka a mea kolā e tauloto ne tatou.


After watching the efficient way they had dealt with the situation, a government official said: “If I had this group, I would do marvels! 	 Ne matea atu ne se tino galue i te malo olotou faifaiga tokagamalie i te faiga o te fakalavelave tenā, kae ne fai mai tou tagata penei: “Moi ne mafai o fakagalue aka ne au te potukau tenā, penei ko fai ei ne au a mea fakaofoofogia!


Since Martha was severely affected by dementia, she was in need of constant supervision. 	 Ona ko te mea ne pokotia malosi a Maleta i te valevale matua, ne ‵tau o onoono faka‵lei atu faeloa ki a ia.


Jesus concluded the parable, saying: “In like manner my heavenly Father will also deal with you if you do not forgive each one his brother from your hearts.”—Matthew 18:23-35. 	 Ne fakaoti atu ei ne Iesu tena tala fakatusa i ana muna: “Ka penā eiloa a faiga a toku Tamana i te lagi ki a koutou katoa, manafai e se Loto fakamagalo koutou ki otou taina.”—Mataio 18:23-35.


Of course, all of us cherish maintaining some communication with our loved ones, and there is nothing wrong with that. 	 E tonu, e fakatāua kae fia‵fia eiloa tatou māfai e fesokotaki mai a ‵tou tino pele ki a tatou, kae e sē se mea masei a te mea tenā.


When the child later died, Elijah laid him on a couch, prayed, stretched himself upon the boy three times, and pleaded: “O Jehovah my God, please, cause the soul of this child to come back within him.” 	 I te taimi ne mate fakamuli ei te tama tenā, ne fakatakato a ia ne Elia i te moega, ne takato fakafao a ia i luga i te tamaliki e fakatolu taimi, kae ne fakamolemole atu penei: “Te Aliki toku Atua, fakaola aka te tamaliki tenei!”


They are true friends, people we love and respect. 	 E fai latou e pelā me ne taugasoa ‵tonu, ko tino kolā e a‵lofa kae āva tatou ki ei.


Pontius Pilate was known to be extremely stubborn. 	 Ne lauiloa a Ponitio Pilato e pelā me se tino uiga faigata.


We were trying to decide what to get each other for the occasion, and we decided to give something back to Jehovah and his organization, for without their help, we probably wouldn’t have succeeded in our marriage. 	 Ne mafau‵fau māua me ne a meaalofa ka ‵togi ne māua mō te taimi tenā, kae ne fakaiku aka ne māua ke tuku atu se meaalofa ki a Ieova mo tena fakapotopotoga, me e aunoa mo te lotou fesoasoani, kāti e se manuia te mā fakaipoipoga.


Study as an Act of Worship 	 Sukesukega Pelā me se Vaega o te Tapuakiga


So faced with the loss of a job, we might take the opportunity to reexamine our life-style, trying to distinguish needs from wants. 	 Tela la, kafai ko seai se ‵tou galuega, ke fakaaogā ne tatou te avanoaga tenā ke toe iloilo faka‵lei aka tou olaga kae ke faka‵kese aka a mea kolā e ‵tau o maua ne koe mo mea kolā e fia fai fua koe ki ei.


▪ “He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.”—PROVERBS 13:20. 	 ▪ “Kauga ki tino poto kae ka poto foki koe. Kafai e kauga koe ki tino valea kae ka se aoga koe.”—FAATAOTO 13:20.


11. What was the impact of the Wycliffe Bible? 	 11 I te 1382, ne ‵lomi aka ei a te ‵fuliga palagi o te Tusi Tapu a John Wycliffe.


• What should be our attitude with regard to giving? 	 • e a te kilokiloga e ‵tau o maua ne tatou e uiga ki te tukuatuga o mea?


Once we know Jesus well, we need no longer wonder how he would like us to remember him. 	 Kafai ko iloa ‵lei ne tatou a Iesu, kāti ka fia iloa ne tatou a te auala e manako ei ke masaua ne tatou a ia.


(Genesis 2:16, 17) What was the basis for their decision? 	 (Kenese 2:16, 17) Kaia ne fai ei ne laua te fakaikuga tenā?


Annual festivals, such as the Festival of Booths, were occasions for offering thanks to Jehovah 	 A aso fakamanatu i te tausaga e pelā mo te ‵Kaiga o Fale Fakamalumalu, ko taimi e fakaasi atu ei te loto fakafetai ki a Ieova


“One body there is, and one spirit, even as you were called in the one hope to which you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all persons.” 	 “E tasi te foitino, e tasi foki te agaga, e penā foki eiloa a te tasi o te fakamoemoega ne kalagagina ei koutou. E tasi te Aliki, e tasi te fakatuanaki, e tasi foki te papatisoga. E tasi foki te Atua te Tamana o tino katoa.”


10. (a) How have Christ’s followers reacted to Jesus’ invitation? (b) Jesus related what brief illustration? 	 10. (a) Ne ‵saga atu pefea a soko o Keliso ki te ‵kamiga telā ne fai atu ne Iesu? (e) Se a te tala fakatusa ne taku mai ne Iesu?


The Bible makes clear that God would anoint a complete number of 144,000. 	 E fakaasi manino mai i te Tusi Tapu me ka fakaeke ne te Atua a te aofaki kātoa o tino e toko 144,000.


How could all these people get something to eat in such an isolated location? 	 Ne mafai pefea o maua ne tino konei a meakai i se vaegā koga ‵mao penei?


After baptism, we set for ourselves the goal of pioneering, serving as vacation (or, auxiliary) pioneers from time to time. 	 Mai tua o te papatisoga, ne fai ne māua ne fakamoemoega ke ga‵lue pelā me ne paenia lagolago i nisi taimi.


The 2001 textbook Emergency Care, under “Composition of the Blood,” stated: “The blood is made up of several components: plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets.” 	 E fai mai te tusi i te 2001 ko te Emergency Care, mai lalo o te ulutala ko te “Composition of the Blood,” (Vaega Kese‵kese o te Toto) penei: “E aofia i te toto a vaega konei: te sua, sela ‵kula mo sela ‵kena, mo platelets.”


Was this good-looking woman one of Abraham’s relatives? 	 E mata, a te fafine taulekaleka tenei e kāiga mo Apelaamo?


It will replace all other governments and will cause God’s will to be done in heaven and on earth. 	 Ka sui ne ia a nisi malo katoa kae ka fai ei te loto o te Atua i te lagi mo te lalolagi.


In the race for life, the abuse of alcohol can prevent us from reaching the finish line. 	 I te fakatau‵telega ki te ola, a te fakaaogāga ‵se o te kava e mafai o taofi ne ia ke mo a e oko atu tatou ki te tapulā.


In addition to distributing Bible literature, Jehovah’s Witnesses conduct Bible studies free of charge to assist people to get an in-depth understanding of what God requires. 	 I tafa o te tufatufaatuga o tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu, e fai ne Molimau a Ieova a akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu sē ‵togi ke fesoasoani atu ei ke maua ne tino se malamalama ‵poko i mea kolā e manako te Atua ki ei.


20. What time is nearing for all mankind? 	 20 Ko pili o fakamasino ne Ieova te lalolagi kātoa.


Though Jesus helped the poor, healed the sick, and fed the hungry, his motive for doing all these things as well as for teaching the crowds was to help people become reconciled to Jehovah. 	 E tiga eiloa ne fesoasoani atu Iesu ki tino ma‵tiva, ne faka‵lei ne ia a tino ma‵saki, kae fagai a tino fia‵kai, a te pogai ne fai ei ne ia a mea konei, e penā foki mo te akoakoga o te vaitino ko te fesoasoani atu ki tino ke toe maua se vā ‵lei mo Ieova.


Surely we should pray for the help of God’s holy spirit to end this spiritually detrimental practice. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o ‵talo tatou mō te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu o te Atua ke fakagata aka te uiga fakamasei tenā i a tatou.


The letter he wrote to his mother the night before he died showed tremendous faith and confidence in Jehovah, and I wanted to follow his example if I faced such a trial.”[2] 	 A te tusi telā ne tusi atu ne tou tagata ki tena mātua i te po mai mua o mate a ia, se fakaasiga o te fakatuanaki tu ‵kese mo te loto talitonu ki a Ieova, kae ne manako foki au o fakaakoako atu ki a ia māfai e fakafesagai atu au ki mea faiga‵ta.”[2]


This article will consider how we can do that, what sort of topics we can talk about, and what benefits we can derive from upbuilding speech. 	 E fakaasi mai i te mataupu tenei a te auala e mafai ei o fai tatou penā, ne a mataupu e mafai o sau‵tala ki ei mo mea tāua e mafai o maua ne tatou mai sautalaga fakamalosi penā.


It may be uncomfortable or inconvenient to work in some territories. 	 Kāti e faigata io me e se ‵lei te galuega i nisi koga.


He gives them the strength they need to endure any trial. 	 E tuku atu ne ia te malosi e manakogina ke kufaki ei i olotou tofotofoga.


How do we decide what to do in matters that some say are a gray area? 	 E fakaiku aka pefea ne tatou māfai e fai mai a nisi tino me e seai se fakatakitakiga manino ki te mea e ‵tau o fai?


(2 Cor. 6:1) Multitudes of sincere individuals are still being held captive by false religion. 	 (2 Koli. 6:1) E tokouke a tino loto ‵lei koi ‵nofo fakapagota eiloa i Papelonia te Sili.


Are you not impressed by the appreciation they showed in walking that distance to be with a traveling minister who could inform and encourage them? 	 E mata, e ofo koe i te alofa ne fakaasi atu ne latou mai te sa‵sale atu i te ‵mao tenā ke fetaui mo te toeaina asiasi telā e mafai o akoako kae fakamalosi atu ki a latou?


Serving God became “a weariness” to them.—Malachi 1:13. 	 Ne “fita” latou i te lotou tavini atu ki te Atua.—Malaki 1:13.


However, God has promised that his Kingdom will provide an abundance of the material and spiritual things that we need in order to live well. 	 Kae, ko oti ne folafola mai te Atua me ka tuku mai ne tena Malo a mea faka-te-foitino mo mea faka-te-agaga katoa kolā e ‵tau o maua ke ola ei tatou i se olaga fiafia.


(Matthew 19:5, 6) At least two important principles stand out. 	 (Mataio 19:5, 6) E maua i konei a fakatakitakiga fakavae tāua e lua.


During the past ten years, more than 2,700,000 people have made the decision to serve Jehovah and be baptized in symbol of their dedication to him. 	 I te sefulu tausaga ko ‵teka atu, e sili atu i te 2,700,000 o tino ko oti ne fai te lotou fakaikuga ke tavini atu ki a Ieova kae papatiso foki i te fakamailogaga o te lotou tukuatuga ki a ia.


No other human has ever received a comparable assignment. 	 E seai aka eiloa se tino ne maua ne ia se tauliaga tu ‵kese e penei mo Malia.


They are also knowable. 	 Kae e mafai foki o iloa ne tatou a mea konā.


Jesus then told his disciples: “Do not you be called ‘Rabbi’; for one is your Master, and all you are brothers. 	 Ne fai atu ei a Iesu ki ana soko: “E se ‵tau koutou o taku katoa ki ‘Faiakoga,’ me i a koutou ne taina, kae tokotasi fua te otou Faiakoga.


He chose to please her rather than to please God. 	 Ne filifili a ia ke fakafiafia atu ki tou fafine i lō te fakafiafia atu ki te Atua.


For instance, some of our dear elderly ones make great effort to attend and share in meetings and the ministry regularly. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a nisi tino ma‵tua o tatou e taumafai malosi ke ‵kau kae fesoasoani atu i fakatasiga penā foki mo te galuega talai i taimi katoa.


They will not toil for nothing, nor will they bring to birth for disturbance; because they are the offspring made up of the blessed ones of Jehovah, and their descendants with them. 	 A te galuega e fai ne latou ka iku manuia, ka ko olotou tama‵liki ka se toe fetaui mo ne puapuagā.


Resurrections During Jesus’ Ministry 	 Te Faka‵tuakaga o Tino ‵Mate i Taimi o Iesu


14 Especially should love be manifested within a Christian family and particularly between husband and wife. 	 14 Kae e sili atu i ei, e ‵tau eiloa o fakaasi atu te alofa i loto i se kāiga Kelisiano kae maise foki eiloa i te vā o te tagata avaga mo tena avaga.


She boldly witnessed to her mistress about Jehovah’s prophet Elisha. 	 Ne talai atu tou fafine mo te loto toa ki tena pule fafine e uiga ki te pelofeta a Ieova ko Elisaia.


On the average, each publisher welcomed about six interested people to the Memorial 	 E nofo ki te toko ono tino fia‵fia ne ‵kami ne te tino talai e tokotasi ki te Fakamanatuga


(Psalm 1:1, 2) “The law of Jehovah” is found in God’s written Word, the Bible. 	 (Salamo 1:1, 2) E maua eiloa te “Tulafono a te Aliki [ko Ieova]” i te Muna tusia a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu.


(John 12:19) So it is not that most Jews knew absolutely nothing. 	 (Ioane 12:19) E se ko tena uiga me e seai lele eiloa se mea ne iloa ne te tokoukega o tino Iutaia.


In his letter to the Philippians, Paul spoke about having the right attitude. 	 Ne faipati a Paulo e uiga ki te vaegā mafaufauga tonu i tena tusi ki te kau Filipi.


Therefore, we should heed Paul’s counsel: “Deaden . . . your body members that are upon the earth as respects fornication, uncleanness, sexual appetite, hurtful desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” 	 Tela la, e ‵tau eiloa o tau‵tali tatou i pati polopoloki a Paulo: “Fakagata a uiga faka te lalolagi i loto i a koutou, e penei mo mea konei: te fina lalolagi, ko te amio se ‵ma, ko manakoga ma‵sei, ko te kaimanako, me i te kaimanako ko te ifo ki tupua tenā.”


Singleness was an advantage in his case. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu tena nofo taka ki te fakataunuga o tena galuega.


(Psalm 83:18) Not only is he “the Judge of all the earth” but he is also the Supreme Lawgiver, as well as the King of eternity. 	 (Salamo 83:18) E se gata fua i te fai mo fai “te famasino o te lalolagi kātoa” kae e fai foki a ia mo fai te Tino Fai Tulafono Sili, e pelā foki mo te Tupu ki te se-gata-mai.


• Why do Christians need to develop the “art of teaching”? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o ati aka ne Kelisiano a te “atamai i te akoako atu”?


To have a relationship with someone means more than just knowing who that person is or what his name is. 	 A te mauaga o se va fakataugasoa mo se tino e fakauiga ki mea e uke atu i lō te iloaga fua me ko oi te tino tenā io me ko oi tena igoa.


How is “Babylon the Great” portrayed in the Bible? 	 E fakamatala mai pefea ne te Tusi Tapu a “Papelonia Takutakua”?


Therefore, theologians reasoned, the original Paradise had to be closer to heaven.* Some said that the garden sat atop an extremely high mountain that reached just above the confines of this degraded planet; others, that it was at the North Pole or the South Pole; still others, that it was on or near the moon. 	 Tela la, e fai mai a faifeau, me e ‵tau o pili atu a te Palataiso ki te lagi.* Ne fai mai a nisi tino me e tu atu a te fatoaga i se mauga maluga ‵ki telā e se pokotia ei i te lalolagi masei tenei; e fai mai a nisi tino me e tu i te feitu ki Mātū io me ko te feitu ki Saute; kae e fai mai a nisi tino, me e tu pili atu ki te masina.


Later, the man formerly blind was asked about the One who had healed him, and he answered: “From of old it has never been heard that anyone opened the eyes of one born blind. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fesili atu ki te tino telā ne ‵kivi me ko oi te Tino ne faka‵lei ne ia a ia, kae ne tali atu tou tagata: “Talu mai te kamataga o te lalolagi, ne seki lagona eiloa me isi se tagata ne faka‵pula ne ia a mata o se tino ne fanau mai e ‵kivi.


“How can so many countries, with such diverse cultures at such different stages of development, agree? 	 “E mafai pefea o fealofani a fenua kese‵kese e uke kolā e ‵kese ‵ki olotou tuu mo aganuu?


In what way did the Israelites murmur in the wilderness? 	 I auala fea ne mui‵mui ei a tino Isalaelu i te koga lavaki?


He also crushed the copper serpent that Moses had made,” which by then had been misused for idolatrous purposes. 	 Ne ofa likiliki foki ne ia a te gata palasi telā ne faite ne Mose,” kae i aso konā ko fakaaoga ‵se mo fai a tapuakiga fapaupau.


What was looked for, according to Zion’s Watch Tower of September 1, 1894, were men “of meekness—that they might not be puffed up . . . , of humble mind who seek not to preach themselves, but Christ—not to air their own knowledge, but his Word in its simplicity and power.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te Zion’s Watch Tower i a Setema 1, 1894, ne ‵sala atu eiloa ki tāgata “loto maulalo—ko te mea ke mo a ma fakamata‵mata . . . , ko tino loto mau‵lalo kolā e se akoako atu mō latou eiloa, kae e uiga ki a Keliso—e se ko te fakaasiatuga o te lotou iloa totino, kae ko tena Muna i tena tulaga faigofie kae ‵mana.”


(Matt. 6:3, 4) Our hands usually work together. 	 (Mataio 6:3, 4) E masani sāle o ga‵lue tasi ‵tou lima.


However, we started writing to each other, and it became clear that we had a lot in common—our goals, our love for Jehovah, and our strong desire to obey him. 	 E ui i ei, ne kamata māua o ave tusi te suā tino ki te suā tino kae ne iloa aka i ei me e uke a mea e ‵pau ei māua—mā fakamoemoega, te mā a‵lofa ki a Ieova, mo te ma‵nako malosi o māua o faka‵logo ki a ia.


Some say that his body was stolen by his disciples who then claimed to be witnesses to the resurrection. 	 E fai mai a nisi tino me i tena foitino ne kaisoa ne ana soko kolā ne fai mo molimau ki te toetuga.


(Gen. 3:16-19) Why? 	 (Kene. 3:16-19) Kaia?


To fulfill her vow, Hannah presents her son Samuel for service at “the house of Jehovah.” 	 Ke fakataunu tena tautoga, ne tuku atu ei ne Hana a tena tama ko Samuelu ke tavini i “te fale o te Aliki.”


He stated: “There is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, slave, or freeman.”* In the congregation, why should there be no distinction based on race, nationality, or social status? 	 Ne fai mai a ia: “E seai se tino Eleni io me se tino Iutaia i konei, se tino pilitome io me se tino seki pilitome, se tino fakaalofa, se tino Sekutia, se pologa, se tino saoloto.”* I loto i te fakapotopotoga, kaia e se ‵tau ei o isi se fakakese‵kesega i telega, fenua, io me ko tulaga i te olaga?


17 After considering the complete suit of spiritual armor, Paul adds another important piece of advice. 	 17 I te otiga ne faipati ki te gatu tau faka-te-agaga kātoa, ne toe fai mai ne Paulo te suā fautuaga aogā.


(1 John 2:16) So if we are trying to please God, there is a constant conflict between our spirituality and our sinful nature that relentlessly exerts pressure upon us to carry out “the works of the flesh.” 	 (1 Ioane 2:16) Tela la, kafai e taumafai tatou o fakafiafia atu ki te Atua, e isi faeloa se taua i te va o ‵tou manakoga faka-te-agaga mo ‵tou manakoga agasala telā e tumau eiloa i te fakamalosi mai ki a tatou ke fai faeloa ne tatou a ‘manakoga o te foitino.’


Simple yet Profound 	 E Faigofie Kae Tāua ‵Ki


For example, Moses felt inadequate when he was sent to speak to the Israelites and to the king of Egypt. 	 E pelā mo Mose ne mafaufau me e se lava tena atamai i te taimi ne uga atu ei a ia ke faipati ki tino Isalaelu mo te tupu o Aikupito.


20 From God’s standpoint, our relationship with our brothers is an important part of true worship. 	 20 Mai te kilokiloga a te Atua, a ‵tou fesokotakiga mo ‵tou taina ko te ‵toe vaega tāua o te tapuakiga tonu.


(Jeremiah 27:12) However, “the One scattering Israel will himself collect him [Israel] together.” 	 (Ielemia 27:12) “Ne fakasalalau ne Au oku tino, kae ka toe luku mai ne au latou [te kau Isalaelu].”


Do they see you perform lowly tasks? 	 E mata, e lavea ne latou me e fai foki ne koe a galuega fatauva?


He told them what lay ahead: “All of you will be stumbled in connection with me on this night, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered about.’” (Matthew 26:31; Zechariah 13:7) He knew that his closest companions would abandon him in his moment of need. 	 I konā loa, ne taku atu ne ia a mea kolā ko pili o ‵tupu: “I te po eiloa tenei, a koutou katoa e ‵tele keatea kae tiaki au, me ne fai mai te Tusi, ‘E tamate ne te Atua te tausi mamoe, ko mafuta valevale ei te lafu mamoe.’ ” (Mataio 26:31; Sakalia 13:7) Ne iloa ne ia me ka tiaki a ia ne ana taugasoa pele i te taimi ne ‵tau ei o maua ne ia se fesoasoani.


6 What made all of this possible? 	 6 Kaia ne mafai ei o fai a mea katoa konei?


By deepening our understanding of what we read in the Bible. 	 Mai te faiga ke ‵loto atu a ‵tou malamalama e uiga ki mea e faitau ne tatou i te Tusi Tapu.


11 Jehovah declared: “I cannot put up with the use of uncanny power.” 	 11 Ne folafola mai a Ieova, penei: “Ko se mafai ne au o kufaki a faifaiga faivailakau a koutou.”


Unlike human counselors, he never gets tired of hearing our petitions, even when we ask for his help over and over. 	 E ‵kese mai tagata fakatonutonu, e se mafai o fi‵ta a ia i ‵tou fakatagi, faitalia eiloa te akai ‵soko atu o tatou ki a ia mō se fesoasoani.


Let’s see why God did not forgive Ananias and Sapphira. 	 Ke onoono aka tatou me kaia ne seki fakamagalo ei ne te Atua a Anania mo Safaila.


19 May we all, therefore, take our stand firmly against the Devil and his crafty acts, all the while seeking our dear God, Jehovah, who will not fail to ‘make us firm, make us strong.’ (1 Peter 5:8-11) Thus we will ‘keep ourselves in God’s love, while we are waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ with everlasting life in view.’—Jude 21. 	 19 Tela la, ke na ‵tu ‵mautakitaki tatou i te ‵teke atu ki te Tiapolo mo ana auala fai togafiti, kae ‵sala atu faeloa ki te ‵tou Atua alofa, ko Ieova, telā ka fai ne ia tatou ke ‘loto ‵mau, ma‵losi, kae ke maua foki se fakavae ‵mautakitaki.’ (1 Petelu 5:8-11) Tela la, ka tumau ei tatou ‘i te alofa o te Atua, ka koi fakatali‵tali tatou ki te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso, ke tuku atu ne ia a te ola se-gata-mai i tona alofa ‵nau.’—Iuta 21.


3. What occurred following the death of the apostles? 	 3 Mai tua o te ‵mate o te kau apositolo, ne fakagalo aka te tala ‵lei ona ko akoakoga fapaupau mo poto o tino.


Thus, we “know” the truth in the fullest sense when we make it our way of life. 	 Tela la, e “iloa” kātoatoa ne tatou a te munatonu māfai e fakavae ki ei ‵tou olaga.


20 However, “these words” that parents are urged to teach their children include more than simply to love God with one’s whole self. 	 20 Kae ko “fakatonuga” konei, kolā ne fakamalosi atu ki mātua ke akoako atu ki olotou tama‵liki e se aofia fua i ei te alofa ki te Atua mo te loto kātoa.


After all, Jesus said: “No man can come to me unless the Father, who sent me, draws him.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu, penei: “E sē mafai ne se tino o vau ki a au, seiloga ne māfua tona vau mai te Tamana telā ne uga mai ne ia au.”


What a relief this vision must have brought them—a guarantee that Jehovah would keep pure worship clean! 	 Mā‵faga o fakatapūga ne maua ne latou mai i te fakaasiga tenei—se fakamaoniga tonu me ka tausi ne Ieova te tapuakiga ‵ma ke se lailai!


With keen interest, then, let us give attention to the book of Joshua.—Hebrews 4:12. 	 Ke na mafau‵fau faka‵lei nei tatou mo te loto fia‵fia ki te tusi ko Iosua.—Epelu 4:12.


A close bond developed between the two men. 	 Ne ‵pili ‵ki te va o te avā tagata konei.


What should parents consider if a child who is already baptized begins to waver in faith? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o mafau‵fau ki ei a mātua māfai ko oti ne papatiso se tamaliki kae ko kamata o vāivāi tena fakatuanaki?


3 As Jehovah’s servants, in no way do we want to resemble Satan, the archenemy of the only true God. 	 3 E pelā me ne tavini a Ieova, e se ma‵nako eiloa tatou ke fakaakoako atu i so se auala ki a Satani, te fili sili o te Atua tonu e tokotasi.


18 In this brief consideration of Romans chapter 12, we have seen several important reasons why we “return evil for evil to no one.” 	 18 I te sukesukega toetoe tenei ki te Loma mataupu e 12, e lavea atu ei ne tatou a nisi pogai tāua e se “taui atu [ei ne tatou] te masei ki te masei.”


(Heb. 13:1, 2) Providing a meal for traveling overseers and their wives or for full-time servants in the congregation is an excellent way to display hospitality. 	 (Epelu 13:1, 2) A te fakatokaga o se ‵kaiga ma ovasia faima‵laga mo olotou avaga io me ko tavini ga‵lue tumau i te fakapotopotoga se auala tafasili i te ‵lei ke fakaasi atu i ei a te uiga talimalo.


14 We must develop good personal study habits and do careful research in God’s Word and in our publications. 	 14 E ‵tau o ati aka ne tatou a te faiga o sukesukega totino ‵lei kae iloilo faka‵lei aka eiloa ki te Muna a te Atua kae penā foki ki ‵tou tusi.


4:8-11. Recognizing Elisha to be “a holy man of God,” a woman in Shunem extended hospitality to him. 	 4:8-11. Ona ko tena iloa i a Elia “se tagata ‵malu” mai te Atua, ne fakaasi atu ei ne se fafine i Sunema te uiga talimālō ki a ia.


In the morning, it seems to burst out, beaming radiantly “like a bridegroom when coming out of his nuptial chamber.” 	 I te tafataeao e foliga mai me e sae fakapoi mai, kae maina mai “e pelā me se tagata fatoa avaga.”


Is the message of an earthly paradise still relevant? 	 E mata, koi aogā eiloa te fekau e uiga ki se palataiso i te lalolagi nei?


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Peter’s witness bore abundant fruit. 	 Ne uke ‵ki eiloa a ikuga ‵gali ne maua mai i te molimau a Petelu.


Nevertheless, we persevere in the ministry. 	 Kae e ui ei, e kufaki eiloa tatou i te faiga o te galuega talai.


Hence, there was a sharing that was both material and spiritual in nature. 	 Tela la, ne fakatau fesoasoani eiloa latou i te feitu faka-te-foitino mo te feitu faka-te-agaga.


Note that he made his appeal to these brothers “by the mildness” of the Christ. 	 Ke masaua la me ne fai atu ne ia te fakamolemole tenei ki ana taina mo te “loto malalo” o Keliso.


Then, preaching the good news would be in vain, a colossal hoax. 	 Ka sē aoga a te talaiga o te tala ‵lei, ko fai pelā me se matugā loi fulafulaki eiloa.


Even some anointed Christians in the first century apparently found it challenging to settle their differences. 	 Ne faigata ki nisi Kelisiano fakaekegina i te senitenali muamua ke fakatoka a kese‵kesega i va o latou.


At times, he makes himself seem like “an angel of light.” 	 I nisi taimi, e fuli ne ia ana foliga ke fai mo fai “se agelu o te mainaga.”


(Zech. 4:6; Eph. 5:10) It brings us much joy and satisfaction to realize that by leading a truly Christian life, we can be acceptable to God. 	 (Sakalia 4:6, NW; Efeso 5:10) E maua i ei ne tatou a te fiafia lasi mo te lotomalie ke iloa aka me mai i te ola i te olaga tonu faka-Kelisiano, e mafai ei o talia tatou ne te Atua.


A Christian wife “should have deep respect for her husband.” 	 E ‵tau “o āva” a fāfine a‵vaga Kelisiano ki olotou avaga.


20 With each passing day, it becomes more urgent that we keep Jehovah at our right hand. 	 20 I aso takitasi, e gasolo aka faeloa te tāua o te fakatu ne tatou a Ieova i ‵tou feitu fakaatamai.


It is not because he intends to deny us what is beneficial. 	 E se fai pelā me e ita a ia ma maua ne tatou a mea aogā.


(Hebrews 7:25, 26; 9:24; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 22:1, 2) In the meantime, those of the anointed still alive on earth desire to remain acceptable to God. 	 (Epelu 7:25, 26; 9:24; 1 Petelu 2:9; Fakaasiga 22:1, 2) I te vaitaimi nei, koi ma‵nako eiloa a tino fakaekegina kolā koi ola i te lalolagi nei, ke maua ne latou te taliaga a te Atua.


7 Love moved God to offer us a precious gift—the ransom sacrifice of his beloved Son. 	 7 Ne fakamalosi aka a te Atua ne te alofa ke tuku mai ne ia se meaalofa tāua ‵ki—te taulaga togiola a tena Tama fagasele.


These priests clearly represent the “royal priesthood,” Jehovah’s anointed servants. 	 E manino mai i ei me e fakauiga a faitaulaga konā ki “faitaulaga a te Tupu,” ko tavini fakaekegina a Ieova.


(Proverbs 4:18) Meanwhile, we will not abandon the organization that God is pleased to use, for we see the clear evidence of his blessing upon it.—Acts 6:7; 1 Corinthians 3:6. 	 (Faataoto 4:18) I te vaitaimi tenei, ka sē tiakina eiloa ne tatou te fakapotopotoga telā e fiafia a te Atua o fakaaogā, me e lavea ne tatou te fakamaoniga manino o tena fakamanuiaga ki luga i ei.—Galuega 6:7; 1 Kolinito 3:6.


(John 1:12; Romans 8:14-17) And eventually, all of faithful mankind who do not have a heavenly hope will enjoy “the glorious freedom of the children of God.” 	 (Ioane 1:12; Loma 8:14-17) Kae fakamuli loa, ko tino fakamaoni katoa kolā e se maua ne latou a te fakamoemoega faka-te-lagi ka maua ne latou “te saolotoga ‵malu o te fanau a te Atua.”


The Greek word translated “subordinates” can refer to a slave who rowed in the lower bank of oars on a large ship. 	 A te pati Eleni telā e ‵fuli ki te “vakālalo,” e mafai o fakauiga i ei ki te pologa telā ne pūlu ne ia a foe i te feitu ki lalo o se vaka lasi.


At that critical time, God’s spirit became Saul’s opposer. 	 I te taimi faigata tenā, ne fai ei te agaga o te Atua e pelā me se tino ‵teke ki a Saulo.


(Read 1 Timothy 6:9, 10.) 	 (Faitau te 1 Timoteo 6:9, 10.)


But such renderings imply that we should not start being anxious or worried. One reference work says: “The Greek verb tense is a present imperative, implying a command to stop doing some action already in progress.” 	 Kae e fai mai se tusi, penei: “A te pati Eleni telā ne fakaaogā i konei e fakauiga ki se fakatonuga ke fakagata se faifaiga telā ne fai sāle.”


How do your communication habits measure up? 	 E pefea te uke o taimi e fakamāumāu ne koe ki te faiga o mea konei?


Levi received 48 cities, and Simeon’s portion was within Judah’s territory. 	 Ne maua ne Levi a fa‵kai e 48, kae ko te vaega o Simeona ne maua mai i te vaega ne tuku ki a Iuta.


(Matthew 18:15) One reason that problems between Christians sometimes persist is that one or perhaps both parties are too proud to admit being at fault. 	 (Mataio 18:15) A te pogai e tasi e tumau ei a fakalavelave i vā o Kelisiano me e maua ne se tino e tokotasi io me ko laua tokolua a te uiga ko te fakamatamata telā ko se fia taku ‵tonu atu ei ne se tino i a ia ko ‵se.


16 Like Jesus, early Christians courageously rendered worship only to Jehovah. 	 16 E pelā mo Iesu, ne loto ma‵losi a Kelisiano mua o tapuaki atu fua ki a Ieova.


(John 17:16) They remain separate from “the nations,” which “are in darkness mentally, and alienated from the life that belongs to God.” 	 (Ioane 17:16) E tumau latou i te ‵vae keatea mai “tino io me ko atufenua pouliuli” kolā e “‵nofo foki olotou mafaufau i te pouliga.


2 Though penned many centuries ago, God’s Word is dynamic. 	 2 E ui eiloa ne tusi i te fia senitenali ko ‵teka, e malosi ‵ki te Muna a te Atua.


We should not disrupt it by engaging in faultfinding, quarreling, or complaining. 	 E se ‵tau eiloa o fakamakosu ne tatou te mea tenā mai i te taumafai o ‵sala atu ki mea ‵se a nisi tino, fakatau kinau, io me e fāmeo.


4 Loving-kindness differs from kindness in yet another sense. 	 4 E ‵kese eiloa a te alofa atafai mai te kaimalie i nisi feitu.