The printery overseer and I went from house to house in the neighborhood of the branch, asking whether anyone wanted to sell his property. 	 Ne olo atu māua mo te ovasia o te matagaluega ‵lomi mai fale ki fale i tuakoi o te ofisa, o fesili atu me e isi se tino e manako o ‵togi mai sena fale.


(Genesis 8:20) On several occasions, God’s faithful servant and friend Abraham, moved by God’s promises and blessings, ‘built an altar and called on the name of Jehovah.’ 	 (Kenese 8:20) I nisi taimi, ne fakaosofia te loto o Apelaamo, te tavini fakamaoni mo te taugasoa o te Atua, ona ko folafolaga mo fakamanuiaga a te Atua ‘ke faite ne ia se fatafaitaulaga kae kalaga atu ei ki te igoa o Ieova.’


What could such a greeting mean? 	 E mata, ne a uiga o pati fakafeiloai konei?


Why would they risk so much to support a mere lie? 	 Kaia e toka ei latou o ‵mate ke ‵lago atu fua ki se mea loi?


(Gen. 3:12) Although Adam deliberately and with full knowledge of the consequences broke God’s law, he blamed Jehovah. 	 (Kene. 3:12) Faitalia me ne ofa ne Atamu mo te iloa tonu a te tulafono a te Atua kae e iloa ‵lei ne ia a ikuga ka maua i ei, ne ‵losi atu tou tagata ki a Ieova.


When being reviled, we bless; when being persecuted, we bear up; when being defamed, we entreat.” (1 Corinthians 4:9-13) Similarly, true Christians today are being watched by the people of this world. 	 Kafai ko fetugina matou, e fakamanuia atu matou ki ei; kae kafai foki ko fakasauāgina matou, e kufaki matou.” (1 Kolinito 4:9-13) E tonu, e lamalama eiloa a tino o te lalolagi tenei ki Kelisiano ‵tonu i aso nei.


(Romans 8:16, 17) The holy ones are none other than Jesus’ spirit-anointed disciples. 	 (Loma 8:16, 17) Tela la, a tino tapu konei ko soko fakaekegina eiloa o Iesu.


3 Let us first examine the circumstances under which Jeroboam came to be king. 	 3 Ke iloilo aka muamua ne tatou a fakanofonofoga i te vaitaimi ne fai ei a Ielopoamo mo tupu.


How can you let Jehovah be your share 	 E mafai pefea o fai ne koe a Ieova e pelā me ko tou ola


In any case, there is no guarantee that the baby will be normal.” 	 Faitalia me se a te tulaga e oko ki ei, e se mafai o fakamautinoa aka me ka ‵lei te pepe.”


(Matt. 24:14) These missionaries unselfishly devote their time and effort to the noble cause of helping people to draw close to Jehovah God and enjoy a precious relationship with him.—Jas. 4:8. 	 (Mataio 24:14) E tuku katoatoa atu mo te lotomalie ne misionale konei olotou taimi mo malosi mō te faiga o te galuega tāua ko te fesoasoani ki tino ke fakapili‵pili atu ki a Ieova te Atua, kae ke maua ne latou se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo ia.—Iakopo 4:8.


14 However, humans—even perfect ones—would forever need Jehovah’s rule. 	 14 Kae e tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, a tino—ke oko foki eiloa ki tino ‵lei katoatoa—ka ma‵nako ki te pulega a Ieova ki te se-gata-mai.


(Matt. 19:26) God displayed his great power and “defeated the Ethiopians before Asa,” whose “heart was complete with Jehovah all his life.”—2 Chron. 14:8-13; 1 Ki. 15:14. 	 (Mata. 19:26) Ne fakaasi atu ne te Atua a tena malosi sili “kae fakatakavale ne te Aliki [Ieova] te kau Sutana i te oloatuga o te kautau a Asa,” ko ia telā “ne tumau eiloa tena fakamaoni ki te Aliki [Ieova] i tena olaga kātoa.”—2 Nofo. 14:8-13; 1 Tupu 15:14.


One reference work suggests: “The Greek term for law here means an inward principle of action—either good or evil—operating with the regularity of a law. 	 E fai mai a manatu i se tusi e tasi me i te pati Eleni ko te “tulafono” i te fuaiupu tenei, e fakauiga loa ki mea ‵lei mo mea ma‵sei kolā e fai ne tino kae takitaki ei latou e pelā me se tulafono.


It does not keep account of the injury.” (1 Cor. 13:4, 5) Misunderstandings should be cleared away as soon as possible. 	 E se ita fakamoemoe.” (1 Koli. 13:4, 5) E ‵tau o fakamagalo atu fakavave a mea ‵se.


You may have believed a certain teaching all your life. 	 Kāti e isi se talitonuga ne talitonu katoatoa koe ki ei i tou olaga kātoa.


Verse 19 describes the choice that God gave to the Israelites. 	 E fakamatala mai i te fuaiupu e 19 a te filifiliga ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki te kau Isalaelu.


What researchers have discovered: In 2006 the Handbook of Child Psychology stated: “On average, mothers spend between 65% and 80% more time than fathers do in direct one-to-one interaction with their young children, and such ratios hold in many different lands.” 	 Mea kolā ne maua aka ne tino sukesuke: Ne fai mai te Handbook of Child Psychology, penei: “E pelā mo te masani, e nofo ki te 65% ki te 80% o taimi e fakamāumāu ne mātua i lō tamana o fai‵pati kae sau‵tala mo olotou tama‵liki kae e tai ‵pau eiloa te aofaki masani tenā i nisi fenua kese‵kese e uke.”


The current breakdown in traditional loyalties makes the words of King David seem more appropriate than ever: “Do save me, O Jehovah, for the loyal one has come to an end; for faithful people have vanished from the sons of men.” 	 A te gasolo ifo ki lalo o te fakamaoni i aso nei, ko fakataunu mai ei a pati a te Tupu ko Tavita, penei: “Te Aliki, fesoasoani mai ki a matou! Ko seai nei se tino amiotonu e ‵toe; ko se mafai o toe maua se tino fakamaoni.”


Housework, schoolwork, secular work, shopping, and the like might on the surface seem to have little to do with spiritual concerns. 	 Kāti e foliga mai me e se mafai o pokotia a ‵tou fesokotakiga mo Ieova i ‵tou galuega e fai i te fale, i te akoga, te ‵togiga o mea i sitoa mo nisi mea penā.


The Bible clearly shows that finding the way that leads to the true God requires careful thought and deliberate choice. 	 E fakaasi manino mai i te Tusi Tapu me i te mauaga o te auala telā e takitaki atu ei ki te Atua tonu e manakogina i ei a te mafaufau faka‵lei mo te faiga o se filifiliga tonu.


Because of their marvelous hope, Jehovah’s servants are truly joyful 	 18. Kaia e maua ei ne tatou te tulaga ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga faitalia a ‵tekemaiga? 19.


The invitation was given to all, both Jews and non-Jews, but the message remained the same. 	 Ne ‵kami a tino katoa, ko tino Iutaia mo tino e sē ne Iutaia, kae e tasi eiloa te fekau ne fakaoko atu ki a latou.


To his loyal servants in ancient Israel, Jehovah said: “Can a wife forget her suckling so that she should not pity the son of her belly? 	 Ne faipati atu foki a Ieova ki ana tavini fakamaoni i Isalaelu, penei: “E mafai ne se fafine o puli tena pepe, kae se alofa ki te tamaliki ne fanau mai ne ia?


What did the witness do? 	 Ne a mea ne fai ne te molimau tenā?


Why are family study and prayer important for married couples? 	 Kaia e tāua ei a te faiga o akoga faka-te-kāiga mo ‵talo ki tauavaga fakaipoipo?


“I think old friends sometimes find it very painful and awkward to associate with someone who is just one half of the couple they have known,” says Ian, quoted earlier. 	 “I taku faka‵tau, se mea faka‵mae kae fai fakaa‵tea ki taugasoa mua ke fesokotaki ki se tino fua e tokotasi i se tauavaga ne iloa ne latou,” ko pati a Ian, telā ne taku muamua mai.


Is that not an excellent reason to be grateful? 	 E mata, a te mea tenā e sē se pogai ‵lei ke fakaasi atu ei te loto fakafetai?


Furthermore, rather than taking a stand for Bible-based morality, many churches are either winking at or actively supporting immoral practices like fornication and homosexuality. 	 Kae, e se gata i ei, i lō te puke ‵mau ki amioga ‵ma kolā e fakavae ki te Tusi Tapu, e fakasēaogā io me e ‵lago atu foki a lotu e uke ki amioga ma‵sei e pelā mo te finalalolagi mo te amio fakasotoma.


What would be the effect on a wife if a husband remained deeply involved in sports with his friends? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o tupu ki te fafine avaga māfai koi tumau eiloa te aofia o tena avaga i tafaoga fakatasi mo ana taugasoa?


Their guidance is often fallible, and trust placed in such “nobles” can quickly turn into disappointment. 	 E mafai o takitaki ‵se ne latou tatou, kae e mafai o iku atu a te ‵tou tali‵tonu ki “takitaki” konā ki se mea fakafanoanoa.


Again I left familiar surroundings behind, this time to help with Bethel work. 	 Ne toe tiaki ne au a fakanofonofoga masani, ke fesoasoani atu i te taimi tenei ki galuega i te Peteli.


He walked with Moses and was handpicked by Jehovah to lead the nation of Israel out of a fear-inspiring wilderness into a land flowing with milk and honey. 	 Ne ga‵lue fakatasi a ia mo Mose kae ne filifili ne Ieova ke ‵taki ne ia a te fenua o Isalaelu keatea mo te koga lavaki fakamataku, ko te mea ke ulu atu latou ki loto i te fenua laukele ola ‵lei.


The Scriptural record states: “Noah proceeded to do according to all that God had commanded him. 	 Muna a te Tusi Tapu: “Ne fai eiloa ne Noa a mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne te Atua.”


Regular Checkups—A Must 	 E ‵Tau o Fai Faeloa ne Iloiloga


14 In Colombia temporary special pioneers went to preach among the Wayuu Indians. 	 14 Ne olo atu a paenia fakapito sē tumau i Colombia o talai atu ki se matakāiga e tasi o tino Initia ko te Wayuu.


A worldwide warning about this coming day of judgment and a message of good news about the peace that will follow are today being zealously preached in obedience to Jesus’ prophetic command. 	 A te fakailoaatuga ki te lalolagi kātoa e uiga ki te aso fakamasino telā ka oko mai fakatasi mo te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te filemu telā ka maua mai tua, ko talai atu nei ne tino loto finafinau e ‵tusa mo te fakatonuga fakapelofeta a Iesu.


(Proverbs 18:1) Imagine the disappointment of any who might have missed the meeting in the upper room in Jerusalem at Pentecost 33 C.E.! 	 (Faataoto 18:1) Mafaufau la ki te fanoanoa o se tino telā ne galo i te maopoopoga ne fai i te potu tafa ki luga i Ielusalema i te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A.!


(Mark 5:33) Why? 	 (Maleko 5:33) Kaia?


Elders provide Bible-based help 	 E tuku mai ne toeaina a fesoasoani mai te Tusi Tapu


Enrich Your Prayers Through Bible Study 	 Ke Momea Aka te ‵Lei o Au ‵Talo e Auala i Sukesukega ki te Tusi Tapu


(Luke 13:10-16) By using this respectful and kind expression, he not only regarded her as a full-fledged member of society but also recognized her great faith.—Luke 19:9; Galatians 3:7. 	 (Luka 13:10-16) Mai te fakaaogāga o te tugāpati āva kae atafai tenei, ne seki fakauiga fua a ia me i tou fafine se tokotasi o te sosaiete o tino kae ne iloa foki i ei te lasi o tena fakatuanaki.—Luka 19:9; Kalatia 3:7.


“To the One sitting on the throne and to the Lamb be the blessing and the honor and the glory and the might forever.”—REV. 	 “Ke avatu ki te Tino telā e sagasaga i te nofogaaliki mo te Tamā Mamoe a te fakamanuiaga, te vikiga, te ‵malu, mo te ‵mana ki te se-gata-mai, ki te se-gata-mai eiloa.”—FA.


Filled with indignation, Jesus goes into action. 	 Ne kaitaua Iesu, telā ne gasuesue ei a ia.


How can a wife’s speech show that the law of loving-kindness governs her tongue? 	 E pule pefea ne te tulafono o te alofa atafai a te gutu o te fafine avaga?


19:20—What did Job mean by the expression “I escape with the skin of my teeth”? 	 19:20, NW—Se a te mea ne fakauiga ki ei a Iopu i te tugāpati tenei “Au ne sao atu fakatasi mo te pakili o oku nifo”?


10 The following year, Jesus was again in Jerusalem. 	 10 Ne toe nofo atu a Iesu i Ielusalema i te tausaga mai tua ifo i ei.


(Mark 14:65; 15:19) Of course, Jesus did nothing to provoke such abuse. 	 (Maleko 14:65; 15:19) E tonu, e seai se mea masei ne fai ne Iesu ke fai atu ei a mea konā ki a ia.


Thereafter, “the spirit impelled him to go into the wilderness.” 	 Mai tua ifo, “ne ave fakavave a ia ne te agaga tapu ki te koga lavaki.”


In addition to what is experienced by mankind in general, as God’s servants we also face an “adversary, the Devil,” who is determined to undermine our faith. 	 I tafa o mea kolā e fakafesagai mo tino, e pelā me ne tavini a te Atua e fe‵paki foki tatou mo te “fili, telā ko te Tiapolo,” telā e taumafai faeloa o fakamasei ne ia ‵tou fakatuanaki.


(Matt. 28:19, 20; Luke 4:43) The greater our zeal for the ministry, the more united we will be as “God’s fellow workers.” (1 Cor. 3:9) As we observe others in the field service defending their faith and expressing appreciation for spiritual things, we are moved to love and respect them more. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20; Luka 4:43) Ko te lasi o ‵tou loto finafinau mō te galuega talai, ko te momea aka foki o te ‵kaufakatasi o tatou e pelā me “e ga‵lue fakatasi mo te Atua.” (1 Kolinito 3:9) Kafai e ‵kilo atu tatou ki nisi tino kolā e olo i te galuega talai e puipui ne latou te lotou fakatuanaki kae fakaasi atu te loto fakafetai ki mea faka-te-agaga, e fakaosofia ei tatou ke a‵lofa kae āva malosi atu ki a latou.


14 We have seen that Michael (Jesus) proved to be a valiant angelic Leader of Israel. 	 14 Ko lavea nei ne tatou me i a Mikaele (Iesu) ne fai eiloa e pelā me se Takitaki loto toa o Isalaelu.


So intense, so pure, so perfect is God’s love, so thoroughly does it permeate his personality and actions that he may rightly be spoken of as the very personification of love. 	 E ‵poko, e ‵mā, kae ‵lei katoatoa a te alofa o te Atua. Tenā te pogai e mafai ei o fai atu me i te Atua ko te alofa eiloa me e fakavae ana nisi uiga mo faifaiga ki ei.


Jesus described his role in rescuing humankind from deadly enslavement to sin. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Iesu tena tulaga i te faka‵saoga o tino katoa mai te ‵nofo pologa ki te agasala mo te mate.


Since ten can represent completeness of an earthly kind, the “ten men” stand for the “great crowd,” brought into association with “the Israel of God,” with whom they form “one flock.” 	 Ona la e masani o fakauiga te sefulu ki te fakakatoaga o mea i te lalolagi nei, a te “tokosefulu” tagata konā e fakatusa ki te “vaitino tokouke” kolā ne aumai ke fakatasi atu ki te “Isalaelu a te Atua” ke fai latou pelā me se “lafu e tasi.”


9 Our need for God’s reminders is met in part at Christian meetings, where instruction is provided by appointed brothers. 	 9 E fetaui ‵lei te manakomia ne tatou a fakamasauaga mai te Atua mo mea kolā e maua ne tatou i fakatasiga Kelisiano me e tuku mai i ei ne taina tofia a akoakoga.


Let us review the important roles that these heavenly servants of God play in the sowing of Kingdom truth, and let us see how their example encourages us to fulfill our role. 	 Ke na toe mafaufau malie aka tatou ki tusaga tāua o tavini faka-te-lagi konā a te Atua i te ‵tokiga o te munatonu o te Malo. Kae onoono aka me e fakamalosi mai pefea te lotou fakaakoakoga ki a tatou ke na fai eiloa ‵tou tusaga i ei.


Exposing ourselves to apostate teachings through the various means of modern communication is just as harmful as receiving the apostate himself into our homes. 	 E ‵pau eiloa te fakamataku o te fia maua o akoakoga a aposetate i fakasalalauga ‵fou i aso nei mo te talia mai o te aposetate tenā ki loto i ‵tou fale.


What is the point of Jesus’ parable of the grand evening meal, and what lesson can we draw from it? 	 Se a te uiga o te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te ‵kaiga lasi i te afiafi, kae se a te akoakoga e mafai o maua ne tatou mai i ei?


Along with that, he personally became more determined to cleanse himself and be zealous for fine works. 	 I tafa o te mea tenā, ne taumafai malosi a ia o faka‵ma tena olaga kae loto finafinau o fai a galuega ‵lei.


Still others who recently got married are looking for advice on marriage. 	 Kae ne tumau foki eiloa a nisi kolā fatoa a‵vaga i te ‵salaga ki manatu fesoasoani e uiga ki te avaga.


(Proverbs 11:2) The Bible provides us with examples confirming the truthfulness of this proverb. 	 (Faataoto 11:2) E tuku mai ne te Tusi Tapu a tala kolā e fakamaoni aka i ei te ‵tonu o te faataoto tenā.


(Daniel 4:35) Yes, Jehovah assures his people: “My word . . . will not return to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted, and it will have certain success in that for which I have sent it.” 	 (Tanielu 4:35) E tonu, e fakatalitonu atu a Ieova ki ana tino: “E penā foki te muna telā e faipati ne au - e se mafai o se fakataunu ne ia a te mea telā e fakamoemoe au ke fai ne ia; e fai eiloa ne ia a mea kolā ne fai ne au ki ei ke fano o fai.”


They were anointed with Jehovah’s holy spirit and zealously went forth declaring the truth about God and Christ to others.—Acts 2:41, 42. 	 Ne fakaekegina latou ki te agaga tapu kae ne olo atu mo te loto finafinau o folafola atu ki nisi tino a te munatonu e uiga ki te Atua mo Keliso.—Galuega 2:41, 42.


However, Noah was successful in giving his household spiritual encouragement and support, for they never adopted the violent, immoral, defiant ways of their godless contemporaries. 	 Kae ne manuia eiloa a Noa i te tukuatuga ki tena kāiga a fakamalosiga mo te fesoasoani i te feitu faka-te-agaga, me ne seki talia ne latou a amioga fakasauā, amioga ma‵sei, mo auala ‵teke o tino sē amioatua kolā ne ola foki i te taimi tenā.


Changing Attitudes Toward the Bible 	 Te ‵Fuliga o Kilokiloga e Uiga ki te Tusi Tapu


Many Israelites lived in luxury but did not enjoy spiritual prosperity 	 Ne ola a tino Isalaelu e tokouke i se olaga maumea kae ne seki mau‵mea latou faka-te-agaga


Our surviving the end of this wicked world depends on what? 	 Se a te mea e fakalagolago ki ei te ‵tou ‵sao atu i te fakaotiga o te lalolagi masei tenei?


(Neh. 2:1-8) Before long the wall had been repaired. 	 (Neemia 2:1-8) E seki leva kae ne palele atu te faitega o ‵pui.


Our home has no windows. 	 E seai ne famalama o te motou fale.


God’s Word counsels us: “Put away all filthiness and that superfluous thing, badness, and accept with mildness the implanting of the word which is able to save your souls.” 	 E polopoloki mai te Muna a te Atua ki a tatou, penei: “Tiaki amioga lai‵lai mo amioga ma‵sei katoa. Ke tuku atu koutou ki te Atua kae talia foki ne koutou a te muna telā ne ‵toki ne ia i otou loto, ko te muna tenā e mafai ne ia o fakaola koutou.”


Knowing who the wheatlike Christians are is essential to finding the answer to a question raised by Jesus in his extensive prophecy about the last days. 	 E tāua ‵ki ke iloa ne tatou me ko oi a Kelisiano kolā e fai pelā me ne saito, ke maua aka ei te tali ki te fesili telā ne fakasae aka ne Iesu i te suā vaega o tena valoaga e uiga ki aso fakaoti.


If you observe my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have observed the commandments of the Father and remain in his love.”—John 15:8-10. 	 Kafai e tausi ne koutou aku poloakiga, ka tumau koutou i toku alofa, e pela mo au ko oti ne tausi a poloakiga a toku Tamana, kae tumau i tena alofa.”—Ioane 15:8-10.


On the other hand, he is puzzled about why some reject certain things that he finds acceptable, such as certain television programs. 	 I te suā feitu, e ‵numi loa tou tagata i te pogai e se talia ei ne nisi tino a nisi mea kolā e talia ne ia, e pelā mo nisi polokalame i te televise.


A brother uses the Bible to share the Kingdom message with two villagers in the central highlands of Ethiopia. 	 Se taina e fakaaoga ne ia te Tusi Tapu ke talai atu te fekau o te Malo ki tagata e tokolua i te feitu maugā i te kogāloto o Aitiope.


Since many parts of that country are without electricity, the people usually do their daily chores out-of-doors under the shade of a tree. 	 Ona ko te mea e seai se iti i kogā koga e uke o te fenua tenā, e fai ne tino e tokouke olotou galuega masani i tua o te fale mai lalo i malumaluga o lakau.


Some religions place great importance on the claim that their prophets descended from Abraham. 	 E fakatāua eiloa ne nisi lotu a te manatu me ne ‵tupu mai olotou pelofeta i a Apelaamo.


(Ecclesiastes 3:11) These words indicate that God implanted in us the idea of living forever. 	 (Failauga 3:11, NW) E fakaasi mai i pati konei me ne ‵toki ne te Atua ki loto i a tatou a te manatu e uiga ki te ola se-gata-mai.


Appreciate Jehovah’s Generosity and Reasonableness 	 Ke Loto Fakafetai ki te Kaimalie mo te Loto Malamalama o Ieova


6 You may wonder, though, whether integrity demands perfection. 	 6 Kāti e mafaufau koe me e ‵tau o ‵lei katoatoa se tino ke mafai ei o fakamaoni a ia.


But pioneering taught me to converse with all sorts of people, so my confidence grew. 	 Kae ne akoako mai ne te galuega fakapaenia, ke mafai ne au o sau‵tala mo so se tino, tenā ne malosi ei au kae ko se mā foki.


They were a part of true worship. 	 A mea konā ne vaega foki o te tapuakiga tonu.


The apostles kept careful watch over the congregations of God’s people as long as they lived. 	 Ne tausi faka‵lei eiloa te kau apositolo ki fakapotopotoga a te Atua i te taimi ne ola ei latou.


Our attention is drawn to an altar of sacrifice. 	 E fai i ei ke ‵saga atu tatou ki se fatafaitaulaga.


True, Jehovah used Assyria as his instrument to punish the ten-tribe kingdom for their idolatry and rebellion. 	 Ne fakaaoga ne Ieova a te kau Asulia ke fakasala a matakāiga e sefulu o Isalaelu me i a latou e tapuaki ki tupua kae sē faka‵logo ki te Atua.


For the foolish took their lamps but took no oil with them, whereas the discreet took oil in their receptacles with their lamps.” 	 A tamafine va‵lea ne olo fua mo moli, kae e seai ne olotou kalasini fakaleoleo ne ave. Ka ko tamafine ‵poto ne olo mo olotou moli, kae ne ave foki olotou kalasini fakaleoleo.”


Because of the abundance of your sales goods they filled the midst of you with violence, and you began to sin. And I shall . . . destroy you, O cherub that is covering . . . 	 A koe ko saga atu eiloa o fai au mea ‵togi, tenā ko ala ei koe o fakasauā kae fai agasala. . . .


I attended a circuit assembly in India in 1948 	 Ne kau atu au ki se fono o te fenua i Initia i te 1948


PAUL WITNESSES TO THE SMALL AND THE GREAT 	 Te koga ‵nofo o sotia leoleo i luga i te tupe mai te senitenali muamua


The word “inculcate” conveys the idea of teaching through frequent repetition. 	 A te pati “akoako” e fakaoko atu i ei a te manatu ki te faiga o akoakoga e auala i te fakafoki‵foki faeloa.


Though the fault is minor—like a bit of straw—the critic offers to “extract the straw.” 	 E ui eiloa e foliki fua te tamā mea ‵se tenā—e pelā me se potu lakau—e ofo mai a te tino mataonoono ke “‵seu” keatea ne ia te potu lakau tenā.


Or do I dismiss these people as being beyond hope?’ 	 Io me e tiakina atu fua ne au a tino konā mo te mafaufauga me ka se mafai lele eiloa o ‵fuli mai latou?’


Of course not! 	 Ikai e se penā!


Do Not Follow “After the Crowd” 	 Ke mo a e Tau‵tali Atu “i te Tokoukega”


“You with little faith, why did you give way to doubt?”—Matthew 14:31. 	 “A tou fakatuanaki, ko oko eiloa i te foliki. Ai a ne fakalotoloto lua ei koe?”—Mataio 14:31.


You will have increased satisfaction that comes from putting Kingdom interests ahead of your own. 	 Ka lasi atu te lotomalie e maua ne koe mai te fakamuamua o mea o te Malo i lō ou manakoga totino.


Abraham wept over the death of his beloved wife, Sarah. 	 Ne tagi fanoanoa a Apelaamo i te taimi ne mate ei tena avaga pele, ko Sala.


20 Soon the figurative hailstorm of Jehovah’s day will strike the earth. 	 20 Ko se leva nei kae ka agi ‵tuki atu te kaumatagi fakatusa o Ieova ki te lalolagi.


20 It has been said that when love and skill work together, you can expect a masterpiece. 	 20 Ne fai pelā me kafai e ga‵lue fakatasi a te alofa mo te atamai, e mafai o iku atu ki se mea gali ‵ki.


PAGE 7 • SONGS: 110, 15 	 ITULAU E 7 • PESE: 110, 15


17 Humble Paul did not distance himself from his brothers and sisters in the congregations. 	 17 Ne seki fakaasi atu ne Paulo telā e loto maulalo se uiga fia poto ki ana taina mo tuagane i fakapotopotoga.


Note how God’s purpose for us is defined in the following Bible passages. 	 Ke mafaufau ki te fuafuaga a te Atua mō tatou i fuaiupu mai te Tusi Tapu konei mai lalo.


(Rom. 5:10) This reconciliation enables us to be at peace with Jehovah. 	 (Loma 5:10) Ne fai ne te faka‵leiga tenei ke mafai o maua ne tatou se vā filemu mo Ieova.


You will likely find it easy to discuss the pictures and the scriptures found in the preface. 	 Kāti ka momea aka te faigofie ke sau‵tala ki ata mo tusi siki kolā e maua i te fakatomuaga.


Saul replied: “I saw that the people had been dispersed from me, and you—you did not come within the appointed days . . . 	 “Se a te mea tenei ko oti ne fai ne koe?” ko te fesili a Samuelu: “Ne tali atu a Saulo: ‘A tino ko kamata o olo keatea mai i a au, ka ko koe e seki oko mai eiloa e pela mo au muna . . .


(Acts 17:25) The Bible reveals that he is a loving parent who delights in giving his children what they need. 	 (Galuega 17:25) Kae e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu me i a ia se mātua alofa telā e fiafia o tuku atu a mea e ma‵nako ki ei ana tama‵liki.


• when giving or receiving wedding gifts? 	 • tuku atu io me e maua ne koe ne meaalofa o te fakaipoipoga?


• Why do we need to draw closer to Jehovah? 	 • Kaia e ‵tau ei o sinā fakapili‵pili atu tatou ki a Ieova?


Therefore, in time we left Bethel, but with the hope that when our situation changed, we might return. 	 Tela la, ne oko mai te taimi ne tiakina ei ne māua te Peteli mo te fakamoemoega me kafai e isi se ‵fuliga ki mā fakanofonofoga, kāti e toe ‵foki mai māua.


Your children will observe what you do, and it certainly will affect them for the good. 	 Ka lavea ne au tamaliki au mea e fai, kae mautinoa me ka aoga malosi ki a latou.


But there was a widow in that city and she kept going to him, saying, ‘See that I get justice from my adversary at law.’ 	 Ne i te fa‵kai foki tenā se fafine ko mate tena avaga, e vau sāle eiloa ki a ia kae fai atu ki ei, ‘Fesoasoani mai o fakamasino toku fili!’


Therefore, they are represented as saying: “Let us tear their bands apart and cast their cords away from us!” 	 Tela la, e fakaata mai me ko latou kolā e fai atu: “Ke se faka‵logo tatou ki a la fakatonuga; ke se ‵saga foki ki a la pulepulega!”


How can we allow Jehovah to lead us with his counsel? 	 E mafai pefea o talia ne tatou a Ieova ke takitaki ne ia tatou ki ana polopolokiga?


Today, what must we continue to do in order to remain on the path to true freedom? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o fai faeloa ne tatou māfai e ma‵nako tatou ke maua a ‘te saolotoga ‵malu o fanau a te Atua’?


In the latter case, the lion is used as a symbol of courageous justice. 	 I te fakauigāga fakamuli, e fakaaogā eiloa te leona e pelā me se fakailoga o te fakamaoni mo te loto toa.


Steven, Valvanera, and Jo-Anne, quoted in the opening article, began studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 A Steven, Valvanera, mo Jo-Anne, kolā ne fakaasi atu i te mataupu muamua, ne kamata o suke‵suke mo Molimau a Ieova ki te Tusi Tapu.


“Pray Incessantly”—Why? 	 “ ‵Talo i Taimi Katoa”—Kaia?


So, what Genesis says of the Nephilim sheds light on the possible or even probable origin of such myths. 	 Tela la, a mea kolā e fai mai i te Kenese e uiga ki te kau Nefilimi, kāti ne fakamaina mai i ei a te māfuaga tonu o tala mua konā.


These are “the last days.” (2 Tim. 3:1) We now face, not just the wiping out of two wicked cities, but the destruction of an entire world system of things. 	 A mea nei ko “aso fakaoti.” (2 Timoteo 3:1) Nei la, e se fakafesagai fua tatou ki te fakaseaiga o fa‵kai ma‵sei e lua, kae ko te fakamalepega o te fakanofonofoga o mea i te lalolagi kātoa.


For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom . . . 	 Me ka fai taua te suā atufenua ki te suā atufenua, mo te suā malo ki te suā malo . . .


Yet, how precious it is! 	 Kae ui ei, e tāua ‵ki te mea tenā!


“If anyone does not stumble in word, this one is a perfect man.” 	 Kafai se tino e seki fai eiloa ne ia se mea ‵se i ana pati, a ia se tino e katoatoa i te ‵lei, ko mafai foki ne ia o pule tona foitino kātoa.”


To such parents, a good education often means higher education. 	 E masani eiloa o mafau‵fau a vaegā mātua penā me i akoakoga ‵lei e fakauiga eiloa ki akoakoga ma‵luga.


Jehovah’s Servants Reveal the Truth 	 E Fakaasi Mai ne Tavini a Ieova a te Munatonu


“The wilderness and the waterless region will exult, and the desert plain will be joyful and blossom as the saffron.”—Isaiah 35:1. 	 “A te toafa ka ‵lifu, mo pulalakau ka ma‵tala i te vao.”—Isaia 35:1.


Courage, not cowardice, took him there. 	 Ne fanatu a Petelu ki konā ona ko tena loto toa kae se ko te mataku.


Brian,* who was hooked on Internet pornography, relates: “Nothing would stop me. 	 E fai mai a Brian,* telā ne valea ki ata ma‵sei i te itaneti, penei: “E seai se mea e fakagata aka ne ia au.


The Gospel of Matthew relates: “When [Jesus] saw the crowds he went up into the mountain; and after he sat down his disciples came to him; and he opened his mouth and began teaching them, saying: ‘Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.’” Translated literally, Jesus’ opening words read: “Happy the poor ones (as) to the spirit,” or “Happy are those who are beggars for the spirit.” 	 E fai mai te Evagelia a Mataio: “I te mateaga ne Iesu a te vaitino, fanake ei a ia ki te mauga; nofo ki lalo, o‵mai ei ona soko ki a ia, faipati atu ei a ia o akoako atu ki a latou: ‘Amutia io me fia‵fia a latou kolā e iloa ne latou i a latou e ma‵tiva faka te Agaga me e o latou te Malo o te lagi.’ ” Kafai e ‵fuli te pati ki te pati, e faitau penei a pati fakatomua a Iesu: “E fia‵fia a tino ma‵tiva (ona) ko te agaga,” io me “E fia‵fia a tino kolā e mata‵kai ki te agaga.”


Sharing real love brings deep satisfaction that does not fade with the passing of time. 	 A te fakatau fakaasiatuga o te alofa ka maua i ei te fiafia tonu telā e se mafai eiloa o gata.


The apostle Paul pointed out that the fleshly person cannot see the wrongness of his position before God. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo me i te tagata faka-te-foitino e se lavea ne ia ana mea ‵se e fai i mua o te Atua.


(Hebrews 5:7) David was convinced that Jehovah observed him and would remember his agony, as if preserving his tears in a skin bottle or inscribing them in a book.* Perhaps you feel that your tears would fill a good part of that skin bottle or many pages of such a book. 	 (Epelu 5:7) Ne talitonu a Tavita me ne kilokilo ifo eiloa a Ieova ki a ia kae ne masaua ne ia ona puapuaga, e pelā eiloa me utu ne ia ki se atigi fagu io me tusi ki loto i tena tusi.* Kāti ka mafaufau koe me ka faka‵fonu ne koe te fagu tenā ki ou loimata io me ko itulau o se tusi.


On the way to Jerusalem to observe his final Passover, he told his 12 apostles: “The Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and will deliver him to men of the nations, and they will make fun of him and will spit upon him and scourge him and kill him.”* (Mark 10:33, 34) Why was he so certain about what would happen to him? 	 I tena auala ki Ielusalema o fakamanatu te ‵toe Paseka, ne fai atu a ia ki ana apositolo e toko 12: “Ka tuku atu ei au te Tama a te Tagata ki lima o faitaulaga sili mo faiakoga o te Tulafono. Ka tamate ne latou au kae tuku atu ki tino o fenua fakaa‵tea. Ka fakatauemu ki a au kae puapuaki, e kini kae tamate foki ne latou.”* (Maleko 10:33, 34) Kaia ne mautinoa ei i a ia a mea kolā ka ‵tupu ki a ia?


They are spiritual Israelites, the remnant of “the Israel of God.” 	 Ko te Isalaelu faka-te-agaga, ko te ‵toega o “te Isalaelu a te Atua.”


I am going to make a helper for him, as a complement of him.” 	 Ka faite ne au se soa mō ia ke fesoasoani ki a ia.”


(Ps. 143:10) We should have the same desire and willingness to be guided by God’s spirit. 	 (Salamo 143:10) E ‵tau foki o maua ne tatou te manakoga mo te loto fiafia tenā ke takitaki tatou ne te agaga o te Atua.


How did Nehemiah react to his false accusers? 	 Ne saga atu pefea a Neemia ki tino kolā ne fai ne latou a ‵losiga ‵se e uiga ki a ia?


Yes, our daily Bible reading shows how highly we esteem Jehovah’s precious Word of truth.—John 17:17. 	 Ao, a te fai‵tau o tatou ki te Tusi Tapu i aso katoa e fakaasi atu i ei a te fakatāua malosi ne tatou a te Muna a Ieova.—Ioa. 17:17.


• Why do we pray for God’s Kingdom to come? 	 • Kaia e ‵talo ei tatou ke na oko mai te Malo o te Atua?


Betrayed and Abandoned! 	 Ne Fakatogafitigina Kae Tiakina Atu!


We might mention that congregation meetings are part of our worship and show that they benefit us personally. 	 Kāti e mafai o fakaasi atu me i fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga se vaega o ‵tou tapuakiga kae fakaasi atu me ka aogā eiloa ki a tatou taki tokotasi.


And do not let your adornment be that of the external braiding of the hair and of the putting on of gold ornaments or the wearing of outer garments, but let it be the secret person of the heart in the incorruptible apparel of the quiet and mild spirit, which is of great value in the eyes of God.”—1 Peter 3:1-4. 	 E ‵tau mo te otou taulekaleka tumau telā ko te loto malalo mo te agaga filemu, kolā ne mea tāua i mua o te Atua.”—1 Petelu 3:1-4.


What commission helps to identify the Messiah? 	 Se a te galuega ne fesoasoani atu ke iloa aka ei te Mesia?


Today, we have the complete written Word of God. 	 I aso nei, ko oti ne maua kātoa ne tatou a te Muna tusia a te Atua.


As a result, the Levites had to work in their fields, neglecting their ministry. 	 Ona ko te fakalavelave tenā, ne iku atu i ei ki te ga‵lue o te kau Levi o fai olotou fatoaga, kae tiakina te lotou galuega masani telā ne tuku atu ki a latou ke fai.


12. (a) When will Jesus for the first time act as Judge of all nations? (b) What events are described at Matthew 24:30, 31 and Matthew 25:31-33, 46? 	 12. (a) Ko te taimi fea ka gasuesue ei a Iesu mō te taimi muamua eiloa e pelā me se Famasino o atufenua katoa? (e) Ne a mea ‵tupu ne fakamatala mai i te Mataio 24:30, 31 mo te Mataio 25:31-33, 46?


Commenting on Jesus’ command to go into the world and help all sorts of people to become disciples, Bible scholar John R. W. Stott noted: “Our failure to obey the implications of this command is the greatest weakness of evangelical Christians in the field of evangelism today.” 	 I tena fakamatalaga e uiga ki te fakatonuga a Iesu ke olo atu ki te lalolagi kae fesoasoani atu ki tino katoa ke fai mo fai ne soko, ne fai mai se tino sukesuke ki te Tusi Tapu, ko John R. W. Stott: “A te ‵tou fakata‵mala o faka‵logo ki te tāua o te uiga o te fakatonuga tenei ko te ‵toe vāivāiga lasi eiloa o Kelisiano i te faiga o te galuega talai i aso nei.”


I prayed a lot to Jehovah and spoke with my family and with experienced brothers.” 	 Ne ‵talo malosi atu au ki a Ieova kae sau‵tala fakatasi mo toku kāiga mo taina ma‵tua faka-te-agaga.”


Gnostics advanced interpretations based on their own writings, which proliferated during the second century C.E. 	 E fakatāua ne te kau Gnostic a olotou akoakoga kolā e fakavae loa ki olotou tusitusiga, kolā ne gasolo aka o uke i te lua senitenali T.A.


Jehovah’s Judgment Will Come Against the Wicked 	 Ka Oko Mai te Fakamasinoga a Ieova ki Tino Amio Ma‵sei


I posed difficult questions that I thought had no answer. 	 Ne ‵sili ne au a fesili ‵mafa kolā ne mafaufau au me e se maua ne lāua o tali.


For all these are the things the nations are eagerly pursuing. 	 Me konei katoa a mea e kausaki malosi ki ei a fenua fakaa‵tea.


The word in the original language implies “standing before” and can be rendered “directing; taking the lead among.” (1 Thess. 5:12; ftn.) 	 (1 Tesalonia 5:12) Ne fakasino atu a Paulo ki toeaina eiloa konā e pelā me ne “kau faigaluega.”


(Lev. 10:1, 2) Moses ordered Aaron’s surviving sons not to mourn their dead brothers. 	 (Levitiko 10:1, 2) Ne fakatonu ne Mose a tama tagata a Alona kolā koi ola ke mo a ma fanoa‵noa i lā taina kolā ko ‵mate.


Now, though, I see that there are just so many more important things to do. 	 Nei la, e lavea ne au me e uke atu a mea tāua e ‵tau o fai.


He does not just chip away and hope for the best. 	 E se manako a ia o sonafai kae fakamoemoe a ia ke fai te ‵toe mea ‵lei e mafai o fai.


14 To hinder us from spreading the good news, Satan and the demons are actively trying to disrupt happy families and congregations. 	 14 Ko te mea ke taofi ne ia tatou mai te fakasalalau atu o te tala ‵lei, e taumafai eiloa a Satani mo ana temoni ke fakamakosu ne latou a kāiga mo fakapotopotoga fia‵fia.


What I have built up I am tearing down, and what I have planted I am uprooting, even all the land itself. 	 Ka fai ne au a te mea tenā ki te lalolagi kātoa.


This will allow all lovers of the “living and true God” to worship him in “one faith” and “with spirit and truth.” 	 E tuku mai i ei a te avanoaga ki tino tapuaki katoa o “te Atua ola kae tonu” ke tapuaki atu ki a ia i te ‘tasi o te fakatuanaki’ kae “i te agaga mo te munatonu.”


We can see that from Jesus’ words recorded at Matthew 5:7. 	 E mafai o lavea atu ne tatou te mea tenā i pati a Iesu kolā ne tusi ki lalo i te Mataio 5:7.


Those questions are not designed to create doubts in your mind. Rather, they can help you to follow the apostle Paul’s admonition: “Prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” 	 Ne seki fakatoka eiloa a fesili konei ke fai ei ke fakalotolotolua koe, kae ke fesoasoani atu ke tautali koe ki pati fakamalosi a te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “Ko te mea ke fakatalitonu aka ne koutou me se a te loto o te Atua telā e gali, e logomalie, kae e ‵lei katoatoa.”


The only one who can speak on the matter with reliable authority is our Creator. 	 A te tino tokotasi telā e mafai o fakamatala mai ne ia te mataupu tenei, ko te Atua telā ne faite ne ia tatou.


(1) Many maps include a legend or box that sets out keys to special symbols or markings on the map [gl 18]. 	 (1) E maua i mape e uke se fakamatalaga io me ne pokisi kolā e fakamatala mai i ei a uiga o fakailoga kolā e fakaaogā i te mape [18].


To what type of water are all humans invited to “come”? 	 Se a te vaegā vai telā e ‵kami atu a tino katoa ke “vau”?


An illustration told by Jesus provides the answer. 	 E maua te tali ki ei i se tala fakatusa a Iesu.


(Matthew 22:39) The fact that you can benefit from this information is evidence of Jehovah’s love for you. 	 (Mataio 22:39) A te manatu tonu me e mafai o aoga ki a koe a te fakamatalaga tenei se fakamaoniga o te alofa o Ieova ki a koe.


3 We find the answer to that question in Jesus’ own words, spoken on the final night of his life here on earth. 	 3 E maua ne tatou a te tali ki te fesili tenā i pati eiloa a Iesu, kolā ne fai atu ne ia i te ‵toe po o tena olaga i te lalolagi.


And she experienced the happiness of giving by sharing with others what she had learned. 	 Kae ne maua ne ia te fiafia mai te fakaasi atu ki nisi tino a mea kolā ko oti ne tauloto ne ia.


With respect to faith, what help do we get from loving Christian elders? 3 By offering Scriptural counsel and encouragement, loving Christian elders help us to build up our faith. 	 3 A te tukuatuga o pati polopoloki mo pati fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ne toeaina Kelisiano a‵lofa e fakamalosi aka ei te ‵tou fakatuanaki.


And all Judah gave way to rejoicing over the thing sworn; for it was with all their heart that they had sworn and with full pleasure on their part that they had looked for him, so that he let himself be found by them; and Jehovah continued to give them rest all around.” (2 Chron. 15:9-15) Jehovah will likewise surely bless us when we serve him wholeheartedly.—Mark 12:30. 	 Ko oko eiloa i te fia‵fia o tino Iuta, me ne fai ne latou te feagaiga tenā mo olotou loto kātoa. Ko oko eiloa i te lotou fia‵fia o tapuaki ki te Aliki, tenā ne talia eiloa latou ne te Aliki, kae avatu ki a latou te filemu.” (2 Nofoaiga Tupu 15:9-15) Se mea mautinoa me ka fakamanuia tatou ne Ieova māfai e tavini atu tatou ki a ia mo te loto kātoa.—Maleko 12:30.


Valuable to Us 	 Akoakoga Aogā ki a Tatou


Consider two reasons. 	 Mafaufau ki pogai e lua konei.


To answer these questions, we will consider three common situations that can put modesty to the test, and we will see how we can act wisely in each case.—Prov. 11:2. 	 Ke tali aka a fesili konei, ka sau‵tala eiloa tatou ki fakanofonofoga masani e tolu kolā e mafai o tofotofogina i ei te ‵tou uiga agamalu, kae ka onoono tatou ki te auala e mafai ei ne tatou o fakafesagai atu mo te poto ki fakanofonofoga takitasi konā.—Faata. 11:2.


5 Indecision can place us in grave danger. 	 5 E mafai o ‵tu atu tatou i se tulaga fakamataku ona ko te fakalotolotolua.


The apostle Paul used a word that is difficult to render with a single English word. 	 Ne fakaaogā ne te apositolo ko Paulo se pati telā e faigata ke ‵fuli ki se pati faka-Peletania e tasi.


The poem, though highly romanticized, frequently deals with such themes as true friendship, generosity, respect for women, and unselfish love for strangers. 	 E ui eiloa e se na loa ko tonu a te kupu tenā, e faipati faeloa ki mataupu pelā mo taugasoa tonu, kaimalie, āva ki fāfine, mo te alofa sē kaiū ki tino fakaa‵tea.


THE RESULT: Thousands of portions of Bible manuscripts—some over 2,000 years old—survive to this day. 	 TE IKUGA: E lau i afe o vaegā tusitusiga o te Tusi Tapu i se 2,000 tausaga ko ‵teka—ko oti ne maua aka i ‵tou aso nei.


18 The lamb’s blood sprinkled on the doorposts and lintel was a means to preserve life. 	 18 A te toto o te mamoe telā ne nani ki pou o mataloa mo ulu o mataloa se auala e faka‵sao ei a ola.


In the Bible, yeast is often used to represent sin. 	 I loto i te Tusi Tapu ne fakaaoga sāle a te isi ke sui ki ei te agasala.


The salient features of the prophecy include the formation of “a very great valley” and the going forth of “living waters.” 	 A toe vaega tāua o te valoaga ko te faitega o “se vanu lasi ‵ki” mo te ‵tafeatuga o “vai o te ola.”


Nevertheless, we should personally take its prayerful sentiments to heart. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e ‵tau mo tatou o mafau‵fau faka‵lei ki ei fakatasi mo te faiga o ‵talo kae puke ‵mau ki ei i ‵tou loto.


They know that when each one reaches the end of his life course in faithfulness, Jesus will receive him into the heavenly dwelling place.—Matthew 24:13; John 14:2-4; 1 Corinthians 15:50, 51. 	 E iloa ne latou me kafai ko oti a galuega fakamaoni a tino taki tokotasi i te lalolagi nei, ka ave ei ne Iesu latou ki tena koga nofo i te lagi.—Mataio 24:13; Ioane 14:2-4; 1 Kolinito 15:50, 51.


We have already seen the importance of prayer and the need for keeping in mind Jehovah’s day. 	 E se gata i ei, ne taku mai foki ne Paulo a uiga tāua e tolu kolā e ‵tau o fakamalosi aka ne tatou.


In fact, we felt within ourselves that we had received the sentence of death.” (2 Corinthians 1:8, 9) But in that same letter, Paul wrote those comforting words quoted in paragraph 2 of this article.—2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. 	 Ne ma‵natu matou me kāti ko oko mai ki a matou te fakasalaga ki te mate.” (2 Kolinito 1:8, 9) I te tusi foki eiloa tenā, ne tusi mai ne Paulo a pati fakamafanafana kolā ne siki mai i te palakalafa e 2 o te mataupu tenei.—2 Kolinito 1:3, 4.


In striking contrast with his deceitful adversary Satan the Devil, Jehovah is ever truthful. 	 E ‵kese mai tena fili ko Satani te Tiapolo, e tonu faeloa a Ieova.


Political, environmental, and social upheaval is occurring to an extent unprecedented in history. 	 Mea fakapolitiki, te enivaelomene, mo fakamafuliga ‵lasi i fakapotopotoga kolā e ‵tupu nei kae seki lavea atu eiloa i tala fakasolopito o tino.


Notice that Jehovah takes delight in loving-kindness, or loyal love—a quality of the heart—and in knowledge about him. 	 Ke masaua me e fiafia a Ieova ki te alofa tumau, io me ko te alofa fakamaoni—ko uiga kolā e maua i te loto—e pelā foki mo te iloaga e uiga ki a ia.


It is not a person. 	 A iae sē se tino.


For like the days of a tree will the days of my people be; and the work of their own hands my chosen ones will use to the full.” 	 A oku tino ka ola leva e pelā me ne lakau. Ka fakaaogā faka‵lei eiloa ne latou mo te fiafia a fua o olotou galuega.”


The New Covenant 	 Te Feagaiga Fou


How did the gleaning arrangement work? 	 Ne fakagalue aka pefea te fakatokaga e uiga ki toegā mea?


(John, chapters 2-5) Nonetheless, he did return to his family fishing business for some time before Jesus called him. 	 (Ioane mataupu 2-5) Kae e ui i ei, ne toe foki atu a ia o fai te pisinisi faiika a te lotou kāiga a koi tuai o ‵kami a ia ne Iesu.


Now he takes her to the Kingdom Hall, even encourages her to go, and occasionally attends meetings with her.—1 Pet. 3:1. 	 Nei la, ko fanatu eiloa tou tagata o tuku atu tena avaga ki te Fale Tapuaki, kae fakamalosi foki tou fafine ke fano ki fakatasiga, kae i nisi taimi, ko olo fakatasi tou tagata mo tena avaga ki fakatasiga.—1 Pe. 3:1.


Many fail to accept the Kingdom message because they are afraid of what acquaintances or family members might think of them. 	 E tokouke a tino ne seki talia ne latou te fekau o te Malo me ma‵taku latou i kilokiloga a taugasoa mo kāiga e uiga ki a latou.


[Blurb on page 22] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 32]


When Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians, he was guarded by a Roman soldier, who may at times have worn a complete suit of armor. 	 I te taimi ne tusi ei ne Paulo a tena tusi tenei ki te kau Efeso, ne leoleo a ia ne se sotia Loma, telā kāti ne pei ki se gatu tau.


We should take pleasure in lingering over certain passages that we have just read. 	 E ‵tau o fiafia ‵tou loto ke mafaufau malie aka i nisi fuaiupu kolā ne fatoā fai‵tau tatou ki ei.


“The love of my brothers and sisters was what helped me to stand firm in the truth,” says Elvina in Brazil. 	 “A te mea telā ne fesoasoani mai ke tu ‵mautakitaki au i te munatonu ko te a‵lofa o oku taina mo tuagane,” ko muna a Elvina i Brazil.


21 Hannah displayed love for God and fulfilled her vow to him in connection with Samuel. 	 21 Ne fakaasi atu ne Hana a tena alofa ki te Atua kae ne fakataunu foki ne ia a tena tautoga e auala i a Samuelu.


Increasing from a few thousand after World War I, the worshipers of Jehovah now number about six million, gathered in some 91,000 congregations in 235 lands. 	 Ne gasolo aka te aofaki o tino mai i nāi afe mai tua o te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi ki te ono miliona o tino tapuaki a Ieova kae ne fakamaopoopogina ki fakapotopotoga e 91,000 i atufenua e 235.


18 After saying that we should treat others as we want them to treat us, Jesus added: “This, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean.” 	 18 Mai tua o ana pati e uiga ki faifaiga e ma‵nako tatou ke fai mai ne nisi tino ki a tatou, ne toe fai mai a Iesu: “Tenei te uiga o te Tulafono a Mose mo akoakoga a pelofeta.”


“Carry on prayer on every occasion in spirit,” Paul wrote. 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “‵Talo i taimi katoa, e pelā eiloa mo te takitakiga a te Agaga.”


There is, however, something else that each one of us must consider. 	 Kae e isi aka foki se mea telā e ‵tau mo tatou taki tokotasi o mafau‵fau ki ei.


(John 7:46) Jesus was zealous in his efforts to spread the good news, and he inspired his followers with that same zeal for the Kingdom. 	 (Ioane 7: 46) Ne loto finafinau a Iesu i ana taumafaiga ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei, kae ne fakamalosi atu foki ki ana soko ke maua ne ia te loto finafinau tenā mō te Malo.


What happened to Adam’s children? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu ki tamaliki a Atamu?


20 Time ran out for the world of Noah’s day, and it will run out for the present system of things. 	 20 Ne oti atu te taimi o te lalolagi i aso o Noa, kae ka oti atu foki te taimi o te olaga masei tenei.


(Romans 12:2; Revelation 7:9) Like the early Christians, they cannot stop speaking about the things they have seen and heard. 	 (Loma 12:2; Fakaasiga 7:9) E pelā eiloa mo Kelisiano mua, e se mafai o fakagata te lotou fia fai‵pati atu e uiga ki mea ko oti ne lavea kae lagona ne latou.


19 Or consider 70-year-old Paula in Canada who is severely restricted by spina bifida. 	 Kafai ne fai ne au se mea mō ia, e fakamanuia mai ne ia au fakaselau taimi.”


10, 11. (a) How did Jehovah reveal the foretold Seed? (b) Why did God’s only-begotten Son come to earth? 	 10, 11. (a) Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Ieova a te Fanau telā ne folafola mai? (e) Kaia ne vau ei te Tama fuatasi a te Atua ki te lalolagi?


That implies that their visit took place quite a while after Jesus’ birth.—Matthew 2:11, 16. 	 E fakaasi mai i ei, me kāti ne āsi atu latou i se taimi leva mai tua o te fanaumaiga o Iesu.—Mataio 2:11, 16.


There will be good men to care for matters. 	 Ka is ne tāgata ‵lei ke tausi atu ki ei.


16 Learn From God’s Word—How Do God’s Laws Benefit Us? 	 Ianuali 9-15, 2012 “Ne Tino sē ‵Nofo Mau” i se Lalolagi Matagā


Family members will want to be careful about being overly critical so that they do not erode the safe haven of peace that a home should be. 	 Ka ma‵nako eiloa a kāiga ke mo a ma tō faiga‵ta ko te mea ke mo a ma ave keatea ne latou a te filemu telā e ‵tau o maua i loto i te kāiga.


(1 Peter 5:1-4) As already noted, however, women have wonderful God-given privileges. 	 (1 Petelu 5:1-4) E pelā mo te mea ko oti ne lavea atu, e isi ne tauliaga ‵gali o fāfine mai te Atua.


SONGS: 109, 108 	 PESE: 109, 108


Hence, it is urgent to continue to do that as we anticipate this system’s end. 	 Tela la, e tāua ‵ki ke tumau i te fai penā a koi fakatali‵tali tatou ki te oko mai o te gataga o te olaga tenei.


Though he has the same life pattern that he had before dying, he is raised up as a new creature with a spirit body able to live in heaven. 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵pau eiloa ana uiga mo ana uiga a koi tuai o mate a ia, e fakatu aka a ia e pelā me se tino fou kae e isi sena foitino faka-te-agaga telā e mafai o ola i te lagi.


(Jas. 2:23; Isa. 41:8) What, then, about true Christians who hope to live in the restored earthly Paradise? 	 (Iakopo 2:23; Isaia 41:8) Kae e pefea la a Kelisiano ‵tonu kolā e fakamoe‵moe ke ola i te lalolagi Palataiso telā ka toe fakafou?


3 Sadly, though, some who have shown an interest in Bible truth do not continue. 	 3 Se mea fakafanoanoa, me ko oti ne taofi aka ne tino kolā ne fia‵fia muamua ki muna‵tonu mai te Tusi Tapu a te faiga o olotou akoga.


What, then, may we conclude about Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all faithful servants of Jehovah who have died? 	 Tela la, se a te mea e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou e uiga ki a Apelaamo, Isaako, Iakopo, mo tavini fakamaoni katoa a Ieova kolā ko oti ne ‵mate?


What do we learn from the first-century Christians about making decisions? 	 Ne a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua e uiga ki te faiga o fakaikuga?


6 In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus also said: “Happy are the merciful, since they will be shown mercy.” 	 6 I tena Lauga i luga i te mauga, ne fai mai foki a Iesu: “Amutia a latou kolā e a‵lofa atu me a‵lofagina latou.”


Why is our appreciation for God’s goodness deepened when we see the spiritually destitute condition of others? 	 Kaia e loto fakafetai malosi ei tatou ki te aga‵lei o te Atua māfai e lavea ne tatou a te masei o te tulaga faka-te-agaga o nisi tino?


(2 Timothy 1:13) Ponder episodes in the lives of Jehovah’s servants of the past, and ask yourself how you would have acted under similar circumstances.—Genesis 39:7-9; Daniel 3:3-6, 16-18; Acts 4:18-20. 	 (2 Timoteo 1:13) Ke na mafaufau ‵mafa ki mea kolā ne ‵tupu i olaga o tavini a Ieova i aso ko ‵teka, kae ke fesili ifo koe me ne a mea ka fai ne koe moi ne tupu se vaegā mea penā ki a koe.—Kenese 39:7-9; Tanielu 3:3-6, 16-18; Galuega 4:18-20.


Nevertheless, many marriages are shattered by adultery. 	 Kae ko oti ne lepe a fakaipoipoga e uke ne te mulilua.


The video came right on time! 	 Ne oko mai eiloa te vitio i te taimi tonu!


In turn, the unresponsive people were such a burden to Jehovah that he would cast them off. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te fai o tino ‵teke konā mo fai se amoga ‵mafa ki a Ieova telā ne ‵teke atu ei a ia ki a latou.


As a result, many people ‘heard God’s word and accepted it, not as the word of men, but, just as it truthfully is, as the word of God.’ (1 Thessalonians 2:13) Over the past two years, more than half a million new disciples have conformed their lives to Jehovah’s standards and dedicated themselves to God. 	 Ne iku atu i ei ki te ‘lagona kae talia ne tino e tokouke a te talaiga a te Atua, e se ona ko te mea se talaiga a se tino, ka ko te talaiga eiloa a te Atua.’ (1 Tesalonia 2:13) I te lua tausaga ko ‵teka atu nei, e sili atu i te āfa miliona o soko ‵fou ne fakafetaui aka olotou olaga ki tulafono a Ieova kae tuku atu olotou ola ki te Atua.


King David of ancient Israel wrote: “In the morning cause me to hear your loving-kindness, for in you I have put my trust. 	 Ne tusi mai a te Tupu o Isalaelu i aso mua ko Tavita, penei: “Fakamasaua mai ki a au tou alofa tumau i taeao katoa, me i au e talitonu ki a koe.


(Romans 8:17) One day, both would serve as priests and kings in God’s heavenly Kingdom!—Revelation 5:10. 	 (Loma 8:17) I se aso e tasi, ka tavini atu ei a tāgata mo fāfine e pelā me ne faitaulaga mo tupu i te Malo o te Atua i te lagi!—Fakaasiga 5:10.


(Matt. 4:11) Hours before his death, “an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.” 	 (Mata. 4:11) I nai itula mai mua o tena mate, “ne fakasae atu ei ki a ia se agelu mai te lagi o fakamalosi atu a ia.”


THE world places great emphasis on outward appearance, especially in regard to women. 	 E FAKATĀUA malosi ne te lalolagi a foliga i tua o te tino, kae maise mai i ei ko fāfine.


How many other reasons for joy can you mention? 	 E fia pogai o te fiafia e mafai ne koe o fakaopoopo atu ki te fakasologa tenā?


So how would Abram handle this situation? 	 Tela la, ne ‵teu aka pefea ne Apelamo te fakalavelave tenā?


18 Yes, Bible reading is both profitable and pleasurable. 	 18 E tonu, e aogā kae gali te faitau ki te Tusi Tapu.


[Pictures on page 24] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 24]


STUDY ARTICLES FOR: AUGUST 6–SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 	 MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA I A: AOKUSO 6–SETEMA 2, 2018


Get to know God and the one whom he sent forth, Jesus Christ. 	 Ke na fakamasani koe ki te Atua e pelā foki mo te tino telā ne uga mai ne ia, ko Iesu Keliso.


(Rom. 1:7) He urged them to be transformed and to “quit being fashioned after this system of things.” 	 (Lo. 1:7) Ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki a latou ke ‵fuli kae “ke se toe fakaakoako ki te olaga masani tenei.”


“Be Training Yourself” 	 “Fakamasani” ne Koe a Koe Eiloa


14 We need to trust in God especially when we are depressed because our future seems bleak. 	 14 E ‵tau o tali‵tonu tatou ki te Atua maise eiloa māfai e loto māfatia tatou ona ko te foliga sē aogā mai o ‵tou olaga i aso mai mua.


In just one city in the United States—San Diego—over 100 languages can be heard! 	 I se fa‵kai fua e tasi i te Iunaite Sitete—ko San Diego—e silia atu i te 100 o ‵gana e lagona atu i ei!


(Psalm 104:5) Regarding earth’s inhabitants, the Bible says: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”—Psalm 37:29. 	 (Salamo 104:5) Kae ki tino kolā ka ‵nofo i luga i te lalolagi, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “A tino amio‵tonu ka fai mo latou te fenua, kae ka ‵nofo faeloa i ei ki te se gata mai.”—Salamo 37:29.


She added: “How loving of that elder to take note of my weak condition and to give me help!” 	 Ne toe fai mai tou fafine: “Ko oko eiloa te alofa o te toeaina tenā me ne lavea ne ia i au ko vāivāi kae ne fesoasoani mai a ia ki a au!”


AROUND the world, Jehovah’s Witnesses enjoy the company of Christian brothers and sisters who have served Jehovah faithfully for years. 	 E FIA‵FIA eiloa a Molimau a Ieova i te lalolagi kātoa i te lotou fakatasitasi mo olotou taina mo tuagane Kelisiano, kolā ko oti ne tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te fakamaoni i tausaga e uke.


Of what do the accounts of Joseph, Job, and the Shulammite remind us? 	 Ne a mea e fakamasaua mai ki a tatou ona ko tala e uiga ki a Iosefa, Iopu, mo te tamāfine Sulami?


The orders from Jehovah are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; the commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine.” 	 E tonu faeloa tulafono a [Ieova] e fia‵fia faeloa a latou kola e tausi ki ei. A fakatonuga a [Ieova] e ‵tonu katoatoa, kae fakamaina ne ia te mafaufau.”


(Matt. 27:54) The officer had apparently seen Jesus being mocked for claiming to be God’s Son. 	 (Mataio 27:54) Ko oti ne lavea muamua ne te ofisa me ne fakatauemu atu a tino ki a Iesu i ana pati i a ia ko te Tama a te Atua.


(1 Pet. 3:8) Their concern for older congregation members is well-illustrated by Paul when he points out that if one member of the human body suffers, “all the other members suffer with it.” (1 Cor. 12:26) Taking practical, compassionate action in behalf of older ones demonstrates the principle behind Paul’s counsel: “Go on carrying the burdens of one another, and thus fulfill the law of the Christ.”—Gal. 6:2. 	 (1 Petelu 3:8) Ne fakaasi faka‵lei mai ne Paulo te lotou amanaia tonu ki tino ma‵tua i te fakapotopotoga i ana pati me kafai e ‵mae se vaega e tasi o te foitino, “ka ‵mae a vaega katoa” i ei. (1 Kolinito 12:26) A te saga tonu atu mo te alofa ki tino ma‵tua e fakaasi mai ei te uiga o pati fakatonutonu a Paulo: “Fesoasoani o fakatauamo fakatasi otou amoga; kafai e fai ne koutou penā, ko tausi ne koutou a te tulafono a Keliso.”—Kalatia 6:2.


Keep Your Place! 	 Ke Tumau Eiloa i te Fakataunuga o Tou Tulaga!


(Deuteronomy 5:18; Proverbs 6:29-35; Hebrews 13:4) Temptation to lie, to be dishonest, or to steal can be successfully suppressed by complying with divine reminders. 	 (Teutelenome 5:18; Faataoto 6:29-35; Epelu 13:4) E se taka‵vale tatou i fakaosoosoga ke pati loi, ke sē fakamaoni, io me ke kaisoa māfai e faka‵logo tatou ki akoakoga mai te Atua.


Pryce Hughes, the kindly branch servant, took me under his wing. 	 A Pryce Hughes, se tavini atafai mai te ofisa lagolago ne akoako ne ia au mo te atafai.


Cultivating the spirit of a lesser one helps us to wait on Jehovah. 	 A te atiakaga o te agaga o se tino sē taulia e fesoasoani mai ke faka‵tali tatou ki a Ieova.


However, Jehovah’s Word is unwavering. 	 Kae e se mafai o ‵fuli a te Muna a Ieova.


(Song of Solomon 4:4) A tower is long and slender, and ivory is smooth. 	 (Pese a Solomona 4:4) A te taoa e loa kae kautiutiu, kae ko nifo o elefane e maniania.


The Author of the Bible, Jehovah God, is ‘familiar with all our ways.’ 	 A te Tino telā ne tusi ne ia te Tusi Tapu, ko Ieova te Atua, e ‘masani ‵lei a ia mo ‵tou auala katoa.’


How could I use the material in this article to understand my teenager better? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaaoga ne au a manatu i te mataupu tenei ke momea aka toku malamalama i taku tama talavou?


However, Paul preached to the jailer, with the result that he and his family were baptized as worshippers of Jehovah.—Acts 16:11-34. 	 E tiga te feitu tenā, ne talai atu a Paulo ki te tino tausi falepuipui, kae ne iku atu ei ki tena papatisoga mo tena kāiga e pelā me ne tino tapuaki o Ieova.—Galuega 16:11-34.


(Matt. 24:45-47) The implication is clear. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) E manino ‵lei eiloa a tena uiga.


To please her, Albert attended a few meetings of the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 Ko te mea ke fakafiafia atu ki tena avaga, ne kau atu sāle a Alapati ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga a Molimau a Ieova.


Anything that smacks of the occult needs to be kept at a distance. 	 E ‵tau o ‵kalo keatea mai i so se vaega o te faivailakau.


The answer is no! 	 E mautinoa te tali, ikai!


“Do not loiter at your business. Be aglow with the spirit. 	 “Ga‵lue malosi, kae ke se paie koutou.


If not careful, Christians could easily get caught up in this way of living. 	 Kafai e se fakaeteete, e mafai eiloa o fai penā a Kelisiano.


The sun is, on average, about 93 million miles [150 million km] from the earth. 	 A te ‵mao o te la mai te lalolagi e nofo pelā ki se 93 miliona maila.


How does Jehovah refine what we are on the inside? 	 E mafai pefea o faka‵ma ne Ieova a ‵tou ‵kanoloto?


In this use, “discipline,” or moral training, includes both self-discipline and reproof we receive from others. 	 I te fuaiupu tenei, e aofia i “pati fakatonutonu” io me ko akoakoga i mea tau amioga, au fakatonutonuga ki a koe eiloa mo pati polopoloki kolā e maua ne tatou mai nisi tino.


Let us examine a solution that many are not aware of. 	 Ke na iloilo aka ne tatou a te faka‵leiga e tasi telā e sē iloa ne tino e tokouke.


How can you show proper respect for: 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne koe te āva tonu ki:


(Read Psalm 72:5-9.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 72:5-9.)


[Pictures on page 10] 	 Fakamatala mai. 10.


(Acts 13:48) Jehovah is rendering judgment and setting matters straight spiritually for believers who take their stand for the Kingdom. 	 (Galuega 13:48) Ka fai ne Ieova ana fakamasinoga kae ka faka‵lei ne ia a mea i te feitu faka-te-agaga mō tino kolā e ‵lago katoatoa atu ki te Malo.


Cyprus 	 Kupelu


When Satan rebelled, Jehovah decided that his only-begotten Son would come to earth as the Messiah. 	 I te taimi ne ‵teke atu ei a Satani, ne fakaiku aka ne Ieova ke fanaifo a tena Tama fagasele e tokotasi ki te lalolagi e pelā me se Mesia.


11 Love. 	 11 Te Alofa.


The education Paul received can be compared with that of a university education today. 	 A te akoakoga telā ne maua ne Paulo e mafai o faka‵tusa ki se iunivesiti i aso nei.


18 Right now, however, Habakkuk waits to hear Jehovah’s further words to him. 	 18 I konā loa, ne fakatali a Sapakuka ke fai atu ne Ieova a nisi pati ki a ia.


She was about to leave for her assignment in Ecuador, and she said: “You don’t recognize me, do you? 	 Ko pili fua o fano o galue i Ecuador, kae ne fai mai a ia: “E masaua ne koulua au?


What opposition did Timothy possibly face? 	 Ne a ‵tekeatuga kāti ne fepaki mo Timoteo?


Neither of them served Jehovah. 	 E seai se tino i a lāua ne tavini atu ki a Ieova.


History is filled with dictators who ruled with an iron fist, bringing untold suffering to their subjects. 	 E ‵fonu a tala fakasolopito i tino pule kolā e pule fakasauā, e maua i ei ne olotou tino a logo‵maega e uke.


Brother Henschel informed me that my foremost responsibility at Bethel would now be to help Brother Franz in any way needed. 	 Ne fakailoa mai ne te Taina ko Henschel me i toku tiute tāua i te Peteli i te taimi tenā ko te fesoasoani atu ki te Taina ko Franz i so se auala telā e manakogina.


Jehovah’s people are known for coming forward to help in such times of need. 	 E iloa eiloa a tino o Ieova mō te fesoasoani i vaegā taimi penei.


Christian youths need to maintain the proper balance between serving the true God and participating in other activities. 	 E ‵tau o paleni ‵lei a te kilokiloga a talavou Kelisiano e uiga ki te tavini atu ki te Atua tonu mo te aofia i nisi faigā mea.


The Protestant translation known as the King James Version, or Authorized Version, says about the creation of Adam: “The LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” 	 Mai tua malie ifo o te faitega o Atamu, ne fai atu ne te Atua te fakatonuga tenei: “E mafai ne koe o kai a fuaga o so se lakau i loto i te fatoaga, kae tapu koe e kai ki fuaga o te lakau telā e fai ne ia te tino ke iloa te ‵lei mo te masei.


However, to the extent that all family members meet their God-given obligations, to that extent they are a blessing to one another and to the congregation. 	 Kae e ‵tusa mo te ‵saga tonu atu o tino i te kāiga ki olotou tiute mai te Atua, e penā foki loa te lasi o te fesoasoani o te suā tino ki te suā tino i loto i te kāiga pelā foki i te fakapotopotoga.


(Prov. 1:2-7; 4:11-13) That is because God’s discipline is an expression of his love for us and of his desire that we gain everlasting life. 	 (Faata. 1:2-7; 4:11-13) Te pogai me i polopolokiga a te Atua se fakaasiga o tena alofa mō tatou mo tena manakoga ke maua ne tatou a te ola se-gata-mai.


What were these false stories? 	 Ne a tala ‵kai konei?


How he must have rejoiced to know that he faithfully carried out God’s will in building an ark, which led to the preservation of him and his family! 	 Ko tafaga la tena fiafia i te iloa atu me ne fai eiloa ne ia mo te fakamaoni te loto o te Atua i te faitega o se vaka, telā ne iku atu ei ki tena fakasaoga fakatasi mo tena kāiga!


20 “At the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels” all “who do not know God and those who do not obey the good news about our Lord Jesus” will be destroyed. 	 20 Kafai e “foki mai te Aliki ko Iesu mai te lagi mo ana agelu ‵malu” a latou katoa “kolā e se iloa ne latou a te Atua, mo latou foki kolā e se faka‵logo ki te Tala ‵Lei e uiga ki te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu” ka fakaseai atu.


What happened next? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu?


They are superbly organized and have high positions in God’s arrangement, the archangel being Michael (Jesus’ heavenly name). 	 Ne fakatoka faka‵lei eiloa latou kae ma‵luga foki olotou tulaga i te fakatokaga a te Atua, kae ko te agelu pule ko Mikaele (ko te igoa faka-te-lagi o Iesu).


11 When Paul encouraged the men in the congregation to strive to qualify for greater responsibility, his intention was not to encourage anyone to satisfy personal ambition. 	 11 I te taimi ne fakamalosi ei ne Paulo a tagata i te fakapotopotoga ke taumafai ke maua ne latou a tiute e uke, a tena fakamoemoega e se ko te fakamalosiga o so se tino ke fakamalie aka olotou fakamoemoega totino.


□ Why was Paul’s reference to the prophet Habakkuk so fitting? 	 • Kaia ne ‵lei ei me ne siki mai ne Paulo a pati a te pelofeta ko Sapakuka?


Out of “Bethlehem Ephrathah” will come “the one who is to become ruler in Israel.”—Micah 3:12; 4:12; 5:2. 	 Ka vau mai “Peteleema Efalata” “se pule mō Isalaelu.”—Mika 3:12; 4:12; 5:2.


(Matt. 24:45-47) By putting into practice the things we are learning from the Scriptures, we can secure ourselves God’s blessing. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) Kafai e fakagalue aka ne tatou a mea e tauloto ne tatou mai te Tusi Tapu, e maua eiloa ne tatou a fakamanuiaga a te Atua.


Since God permitted that spirit to replace His holy spirit, this bad spirit is termed “a bad spirit from Jehovah.” 	 Me ne talia ne te Atua a te agaga tenā ke sui ne ia Tena agaga tapu, ko taku ei a te agaga masei tenā e pelā me ko “te agaga masei telā ne uga ne te Aliki.”


We are rapidly approaching the foretold “day of judgment and of destruction of the ungodly men.” (2 Peter 3:7) If we love Jehovah, we will benefit when he eliminates human suffering by ridding the earth of those who reject his just rule. 	 Ko gasolo o pili atu tatou ki te “aso o te fakamasinoga kae ka fakaseai atu ei a tino sē amioatua.” (2 Petelu 3:7) Kafai e a‵lofa tatou ki a Ieova, ka maua eiloa ne tatou a mea aoga i te taimi telā ka fakaseai ei ne ia a logo‵maega o tino e auala i te fakaseaiga o tino kolā e ‵teke ki tena pulega fai mea tonu i te lalolagi.


STAY CLOSE TO JEHOVAH BY ENDURANCE 	 FAKAPILIPILI ATU FAELOA KI A IEOVA E AUALA I TE KUFAKI


From what we have just considered, it is clear that Bible accounts about miracles have the earmarks of credibility. 	 Mai mea kolā ne fatoā mafau‵fau tatou ki ei, e manino ‵lei me i tala i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki vavega e ‵tau eiloa o fakatalitonugina.


In what way has our Maker seen fit to lead us? 	 Se a te auala ne filifili aka ne te ‵tou Atua ke takitaki ei tatou?


NIGHT has fallen. 	 KO OKO atu ki te po.


[Picture Credit Lines on page 2] 	 IULAI 28, 2008-AOKUSO 3, 2008


After discussing Jesus’ example in suffering evil, the apostle Peter said: “In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, in order that, if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of their wives, because of having been eyewitnesses of your chaste conduct together with deep respect.” (1 Peter 3:1, 2; Ephesians 5:22-24) Peter here emphasized the importance of a wife’s being in subjection to her husband with “deep respect,” even though some husbands may do little to deserve such respect. 	 Ko oti ne faipati te apositolo ko Petelu e uiga ki te loto kufaki o Iesu i logo‵maega, kae ne fai atu a ia penei: “E pena foki koutou e fafine, e ‵tau mo koutou o faka‵logo ki otou avaga, ko te mea kafai e isi ne tagata mai i a latou e se talitonu ki te muna a te Atua, e mafai o tosina mai latou ke talitonu ona ko otou amioga. E se manakogina foki te fai‵pati o koutou ki ei, me e matea eiloa ne latou te ‵ma mo te tonu otou amioga.” (1 Petelu 3:1, 2; Efeso 5:22-24) Ne faka‵mafa mai ne Petelu i konā te tāua o te fakalogo o te fafine avaga ki tena avaga mo “te ava,” faitalia me e se uke a amioga ‵lei a nisi tāgata ke fakavae ki ei te āva tenā.


No, she did not. 	 Ikai, ne seki manako lele eiloa a ia ki ei.


How would you define the Trinity, and how have we been protected from believing such error? 	 E fakamatala mai pefea ne koe a te Tolutasi, kae ne puipuigina pefea a tatou mai te tali‵tonu ki te akoakoga ‵se tenā?


16 Jesus taught that the only Scriptural ground for dissolving a marriage vow is when an innocent mate chooses not to forgive an adulterous partner. 	 16 Ne akoako mai ne Iesu me i te pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu fua e tasi e mafai ei o fakaseaoga a te tautoga i te fakaipopoga ko te taimi e filifili aka ei ne te avaga ‵ma ke se fakamagalo ne ia tena avaga mulilua.


An angel later indicates to John that the seven heads of a scarlet beast, which is an image of the beast of Revelation 13:1, represent “seven kings,” or governments. 	 A te mea tenei se fakatusa o te manu fekai i te Fakaasiga 13:1. Ne fai atu se agelu ki a Ioane me i ulu e fitu o te manu fekai lanu ‵kula e fakauiga loa ki ‘tupu e tokofitu,’ io me ko malo.


[2] (paragraph 11) For further explanation of what it means to be born again, see The Watchtower, April 1, 2009, pp. 3-11. 	 [2] (palakalafa e 11) Ke maua a fakamatalaga fakaopoopo ki te uiga o te ‵toe fanau mai, ke onoono ki Te Faleleoleo Maluga, i a Me 1, 2009, itu. 3-11.


How do we protect ourselves if we avoid “admiring personalities”? 	 E puipui pefea tatou māfai e ‵kalo kea‵tea tatou mai te uiga tenei ko te “tavae” faeloa?


8 At the time Paul wrote his letter to the Hebrews, nearly 30 years had passed since Jesus gave that warning. 	 8 I te taimi ne tusi ei ne Paulo tena tusi ki tino Epelu, kae tai kātoa te 30 tausaga ko ‵teka talu mai te taimi ne tuku atu ei ne Iesu te fakailoaga tenā.


7, 8. (a) What is the primary purpose of our congregation meetings? (b) How do the meetings help you spiritually? 	 7, 8. (a) Se a te pogai tāua e fai ei a fakatasiga a ‵tou fakapotopotoga? (e) E fesoasoani atu pefea a fakatasiga ki a koe i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


I spent the first two weeks in a prison in Columbus, Ohio, and stayed in my cell the first day. 	 Ne ‵pei atu au ki te falepuipui i Columbus i vaiaso e lua, kae i te aso muamua, ne nofo atu loa au i loto i toku potu.


Understanding Death Helps Give Meaning to Life 	 E Fesoasoani Mai te Malamalama e Uiga ki te Mate ke Ola i se Olaga Aogā


Why is Jehovah’s selective exercise of foreknowledge no indication of imperfection on his part? 	 Kaia e se fakauiga i ei a te kai filifili o Ieova i te fakagaluegāga o tena iloa i mea ka ‵tupu ona ko te se lava o tena malosi?


But the greatest hurdle of all, she says, involves caring for her children’s emotional needs, since each child is unique. 	 Kae ko te fakalavelave tafasili i te faigata ko te tausi atu ki manakoga tau-te-lagona o ana tama‵liki, me e kese‵kese a tama‵liki takitokotasi.


Admittedly, in some territories it is a challenge to start conversations. 	 E tonu, e faigata ‵ki i nisi kogā koga ke kamata se sautalaga mo se tino.


11 To grasp the point of these verses, we first need to resolve some key questions. 	 11 Ko te mea ke malamalama faka‵lei tatou i fuaiupu konei, e ‵tau o onoono muamua tatou ki nisi manatu tāua konei.


The fruitage of transgression is not joy; it is tears, sighing, grief, and bitterness. 	 A fuataga o te ofa tulafono e se ko te fiafia, kae ko loimata, ko te manava fi‵ta mo te fanoanoa.


9 Through his Son, Jehovah established an arrangement here on earth that works in harmony with the invisible part of the organization. 	 9 E auala i tena Tama, ne fakatu ne Ieova se vaega o tena fakapotopotoga i te lalolagi telā e ga‵lue tasi mo te vaega se matea i te lagi.


Rachelle says: “Many times Mom would say something very hateful. 	 Muna a Rachelle: “E uke taimi e faipati ei ne toku mātua se mea matagā ‵ki.


Mild Temper—Way of Wisdom, Dec. 	 Te Agamalu—se Fakaasiga o te Poto, Tese.


The Bible foretold what about Jehovah’s servants in this time? 	 Se a te mea ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tavini a Ieova i te taimi tenei?


(Ps. 139:16) Understandably, David was moved to praise Jehovah when he considered the way his own body was created. 	 (Sala. 139:16) E manino ‵lei me ne fakaosofia a Tavita ke tavae atu ki a Ieova i te taimi ne mafaufau ei tou tagata ki te auala ne faite ei tena foitino.


He pleaded: “Ah, Jehovah, please, let your ear become attentive to the prayer of your servant and to the prayer of your servants who take delight in fearing your name; and, please, do grant success to your servant today and make him an object of pity before this man.” 	 Ne akai atu a ia: “Fakalogo mai nei ki taku ‵talo mo talosaga a nisi o au tavini kolā e fakaaloalo ki a koe. Tuku mai te manuia ki a au i te aso nei, kae fai ne koe te tupu ke alofa mai ki a au.”


The idea is that our environment, our personal weaknesses, and our associations can all exert a powerful influence on us. 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne ia me i ‵tou fakanofonofoga, ko ‵tou taugasoa, mo ‵tou manakoga ‵se e mafai o pokotia malosi i ei tatou.


In a similar way, we cannot fully enjoy the benefits of being a member of Jehovah’s family without making a vow of dedication. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e se mafai o maua katoatoa ne tatou a mea aoga kolā e maua i te fai mo fai ne tino i te kāiga o Ieova e aunoa mo te faiga o se tautoga i te tukuatuga.


And let anyone hearing say: ‘Come!’ 	 So se tino e lagona ne ia a te mea nei e ‵tau foki mo ia o fai ake pelā, ‘Vau!’


And we continue to support a congregation in the same general area of the Bronx. 	 Kae ne tumau eiloa māua i te ‵lago atu ki se fakapotopotoga i te kogā koga foki eiloa tenā i Bronx.


You might ponder how an incident, idea, or prophecy relates to Jehovah’s purpose. 	 E mafai o mafaufau koe ki te auala e fetaui ‵lei ei se mea ne tupu, se manatu, io me se valoaga mo te fuafuaga a Ieova.


Remember that they concluded: “It is not right what we are doing.” 	 Masaua la me ne fai fakamuli ifo latou, penei: “Ko oko eiloa i te sē ‵lei o te mea tenei e fai ne tatou!”


This was evident when he “as good as offered up Isaac” his son in obedience to Jehovah’s command. 	 E tasi te fakamaoniga ki ei me i te fia tausaga fakamuli ifo ne toka eiloa a ia o fakalogo ki te fakatonuga a Ieova kae ke ofo atu tena tama ko Isaako e pelā me se taulaga ki a Ieova.


But as we shall see in the following article, we need not be “overreached by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his designs.”—2 Cor. 2:11. 	 E tenei loa te mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te suā mataupu.—2 Kolinito 2:11.


Perhaps you are among those who contributed toward the furtherance of Kingdom interests during the past service year. 	 Kāti e aofia koe i tino kolā ne fai meaalofa ke fakalauefa atu ei a manakoga o te Malo i te tausaga faka-te-taviniga ko teka.


And we may most keenly feel the need for divine help when we have a disagreement with a member of the congregation. 	 Kae kāti ka ma‵nako malosi tatou ki te fesoasoani o te Atua māfai ko isi se va sē ‵lei o koe mo se tino i te fakapotopotoga.


Holy Spirit’s Role in the Future 	 Te Tusaga o te Agaga Tapu i Aso Mai Mua


• What are some factors that can cause some of God’s people to feel despondent? 	 • Ne a nisi mea e fai ei ko tino o Ieova ke loto vāi‵vāi?


(Luke 1:35) In prayer to Jehovah, Christians in Jerusalem twice referred to God’s Son as “your holy servant Jesus.”—Acts 4:27, 30. 	 (Luka 1:35) I se ‵talo ki a Ieova, ne fakasino fakalua atu a Kelisiano i Ielusalema ki te Tama a te Atua e pelā me ko “tau Tavini Tapu ko Iesu.”—Galuega 4:27, 30.


She writes: “Growing up, I was really shy. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “I taku tupuakaga, au ne mata mā ‵ki eiloa.


He pointed out that a person may hear the word, “but the anxiety of this system of things and the deceptive power of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.” 	 Ne fakasino mai a ia me kāti ne lagona ne te tino a te muna, “kae ne ola sai‵tia te muna tenā i loto i a ia ona ko te manavase ki mea o te olaga tenei mo te ‵gali fakaloi‵loi o koloa, telā ko seai ei ne ana fuataga.”


(Genesis 3:15) Hope in the promised Seed of the woman lived on in the hearts of faithful humans after Jehovah performed a great deed by preserving Noah and his family through the global Deluge that wiped out a wicked world. (2 Peter 2:5) Prophetic promises to such men of faith as Abraham and David gave further insight into what Jehovah would accomplish through that Seed.—Genesis 22:15-18; 2 Samuel 7:12. 14. What is the superlative example of Jehovah’s great deeds in behalf of mankind? 	 (Kenese 3:15) Ne tumau te fakamoemoega ki te Fanau a te fafine tenei ne folafola mai, i loto o tagata fakamaoni ke oko foki eiloa ki te taimi ne fai ne Ieova se galuega fakaofoofogia i te faka‵saoga ne Ia a Noa mo tena kāiga i te Lolo telā ne ‵ta fakapalele i ei a tino ma‵sei katoa i te lalolagi. (2 Petelu 2:5) Ne tuku mai foki ne valoaga faka-pelofeta a Ieova kolā ne fai atu ki nisi tino fakamaoni e pelā mo Apelamo mo Tavita, a te loto talitonu me ka fakataunu eiloa ne Ieova ana fuafuaga e auala i te Fanau tenā. —Kenese 22:15-18; 2 Samuelu 7:12.


Greater Need for Deliverance Now 	 Te Lasi o te Manakoga mō se Faka‵saoga i Aso Nei


JEHOVAH supports and blesses us as his loyal servants. 	 E ‵LAGO kae fakamanuia foki ne Ieova tatou, ana tavini fakamaoni.


(Read John 5:39-44.) 	 (Faitau te Ioane 5:39-44.)


18 The Bible Changes Lives 	 ITULAU E 16 • PESE: 116, 54


Remember that the Scriptural arrangement for judicial action within the congregation protects the flock and may move a disciplined wrongdoer to repentance. 	 Masaua me i te fakatokaga i te Tusi Tapu ki te faiga o fakamasinoga i te fakapotopotoga e puipui ei te lafu kae e mafai foki o fakamalosi atu ki se tino fai mea ‵se ke salamo.


Even so, does that degree translate into a good job? 	 E tiga foki eiloa te feitu tenā, e mata, e iku atu te tikulī tenā ki te mauaga o se galuega ‵lei?


Jehovah uses Moses to bring about one telling blow after another. 	 Ne fakaaogā ne Ieova a Mose ke fakasolo atu a mala fakama‵taku takitasi.


8 Serve Jehovah, the God of Freedom 	 8 Tavini ki a Ieova, te Atua o te Saolotoga


(Rev. 17:12-14; 19:11, 14, 15) Before executing judgment, however, Sprout has a great work to accomplish. 	 (Faka. 17:12-14; 19:11, 14, 15) Kae koi tuai o fakaoko atu te fakasalaga, e isi se galuega lasi a te Somo e ‵tau o fai.


No, they had to listen to the older men of Israel, who in turn received specific instructions from Moses. 	 Ne ‵tau o faka‵logo latou ki tāgata ma‵tua o Isalaelu kolā ne maua ne latou ne fakatonuga fakapito mai i a Mose.


15 Lot made some unwise decisions that led to hardships. 	 15 Ne fai ne Lota a filifiliga sē ‵lei kolā ne takitaki atu ei a ia ki mea faiga‵ta.


• If music will be played, have you selected only appropriate songs? 	 • Kafai e faka‵tagi atu a pese, ko oti ne filifili aka fua ne koe a pese ‵lei?


Who besides the 11 apostles would also eventually benefit from the Kingdom? 	 Ko oi a tino i tafa o apositolo e toko 11 ka maua ne latou a mea aogā mai te Malo?


That city certainly afflicted God’s people. 	 Ne fakapuapuaga ne te fa‵kai tenā a tino o te Atua.


What glorious future awaits those who now use their God-given freedom wisely? 	 Ne a fakamanuiaga ‵gali i aso mai mua mō latou kolā e fakaaoga i se auala poto olotou saolotoga ne tuku mai te Atua i aso nei?


Is that really so? 	 E mata, e tonu te manatu tenā?


Why are such mourners “happy”? 	 Kaia e “fia‵fia” ei a tino fanoa‵noa konei?


Stay by these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.” (1 Timothy 4:16) Yes, your teaching involves salvation. 5. Why is Christian teaching of the highest sort? 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo a te mea tenei i te taimi ne fakamalosi atu ei a ia ki a Timoteo, penei: “Ke matapula koe, kae tausi faka‵lei ki au akoakoga, kae fai eiloa ne koe i taimi katoa, me kafai e fai ne koe, ka fakasao ne koe a koe eiloa, pela foki mo latou kola e faka‵logo mai ki a koe.” (1 Timoteo 4:16) E tonu, a tou akoako atu e aofia i ei te fakaolataga.


Unfaithful Israelites may have been encouraging one another to return to Jehovah. 	 Kāti ne fakatau fakama‵losi atu a tino Isalaelu sē fakamaoni i a latou eiloa ke ‵toe ‵foki atu latou ki a Ieova.


When the Deluge came upon the earth, the ark proved to be God’s dependable provision for survival.—Genesis 7:1, 7, 10, 16. 	 I te okomaiga o te Lolo ki te lalolagi, ne fai ei te vaka mo fai te fakatokaga fua e tasi a te Atua mō te faka‵saoga o tino.—Kenese 7:1, 7, 10, 16.


Although there are millions of people on the march, this is no disorderly crowd. 	 E ui eiloa e lau i miliona a tino ne olo atu i te māti tenei, ne seki olo valevale atu fua latou.


ALL DEBILITATING SICKNESSES WILL BE REMOVED. 	 KA AVE KATOA KEA‵TEA A MASAKI KOLĀ E FAKAVĀIVĀI MALIELIE MAI.


Then, take heart. 	 Kae ke loto malosi koe.


To prepare for his final Passover meal, Jesus told his disciples to “go into the city to So-and-so [“a certain man,” The New English Bible]” and get things ready at his home. 	 Ko te mea ke toka a ia mō tena toe ‵kaiga o te Paseka, ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko ke “olo ki te Tagata i te fa‵kai [“se tagata,” The New English Bible]” kae fakatoka a mea ke toka i tena fale.


Then he puts water into a basin and begins to wash the feet of the disciples and to dry them off with the towel. 	 Ne tuku ne ia a vai ki loto i te ‵tisi kae kamata o ‵fulu a vae o te kau soko kae fakamalō ki te ‵solo.


The Christian Attitude 	 Te Kilokiloga a te Kelisiano


How wise it is to avoid having such burdensome feelings by not looking at worthless things! 	 Se mea poto ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai i te mauaga o vaegā lagonaga penā mai i te sē kilokilo atu ki mea sē aoga penā!


Jehovah gave the first man the prospect of living forever. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Ieova ki te tagata muamua a te fakamoemoega ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


(Ruth 4:1-12) Should we conclude that all unnamed Bible characters are likewise marred by bad traits or are too insignificant to be named? 	 (Luta 4:1-12) E mata, e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne tatou me e se taku mai olotou igoa ona ko tino konei e ma‵sei io me e se tāua?


(Matthew 5:11) This was certainly true of the early Christians. 	 (Mataio 5:11) Tenā eiloa te mea ne tupu ki Kelisiano mua.


Loyalty Put to the Test 	 Ne Tofotofo Aka te Lotou A‵lofa Fakamaoni


His translation was the first printed edition of the Bible in Italian to attain a significant circulation. 	 Ne loto vāivāi a te pelofeta tenā ona loa ko te sē ‵lei o te tulaga o Ielusalema mo te tuai o te toe fakatuakaga o te faletapu.


Jehovah’s spirit will be able to operate freely in the congregation, producing the spirit’s good fruitage. 	 Ka mafai o galue ‵lei te agaga o Ieova i te fakapotopotoga, mai te fakamalosiakaga o fuataga ‵lei o te agaga.


But Solomon lost his friendship with Jehovah. 	 Kae ne galo atu i a Solomona a tena vā fakataugasoa mo Ieova.


So taking a chance, they left homes, businesses, and relatives and set out in search of better opportunities. 	 Telā la, e aunoa mo se mea mautinoa, ne tiakina ne latou olotou fale, pisinisi mo kāiga ke ‵sala atu ei ki ne avanoaga tai ‵lei atu.


Using our imagination can help us to do this. 	 A te fakagalue aka o mea kolā e fakaataata ne tatou e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fai ne tatou te mea tenā.


(Ezekiel 9:4) He draws such ones to himself by means of his Son. 	 (Esekielu 9:4) E takitaki atu ne Ia a vaegā tino penā ki a ia e auala i tena Tama.


JESUS was concerned about unity during his final supper with his apostles. 	 NE MAFAUFAU eiloa a Iesu e uiga ki te ‵kau fakatasi i tena toe ‵kaiga i te afiafi mo ana apositolo.


It would be good to ask ourselves: ‘Am I convinced that this is more than just some religious teaching? 	 Se mea ‵lei ke fesili ifo ki a tatou eiloa: ‘E mata, e talitonu au i te mea tenei e silia atu i lō se akoakoga fakalotu fua?


(John 12:49; Deuteronomy 18:18) The patriarch Abraham must have spent many hours talking to his son Isaac about how Jehovah had blessed them and their forefathers. 	 (Ioane 12:49; Teutelonome 18:18) E se taumate ne fakamāumāu ne te toeaina ko Apelaamo a itula e uke ke faipati atu ki tena tama ko Isaako e uiga ki te auala ne fakamanuia ei ne Ieova a latou mo olotou tupuga.


(Read Jude 14, 15.) 	 (Faitau te Iuta 14, 15.)


On the other hand, the Apocryphal writings all date from the second century on, a hundred years or more after the events they describe had taken place. 	 I te suā feitu, a tusitusiga Apokalifa katoa ne fakamau mai i te lua o senitenali o vau ki mua, se fia selau o tausaga io me uke atu mai tua o te ‵tupuga o mea kolā ne fakamatala mai ne latou.


“[God] has founded the earth upon its established places,” wrote the psalmist. “It will not be made to totter to time indefinite, or forever.” 	 Ne tusi mai a te faisalamo: “Ne fakatu ne koe te lalolagi ke ‵mautakitaki i luga i ona fakavae, ko te mea ke se toe gasuesue.”


(Acts 9:1, 2) His conscience may not have bothered him at the time. 	 (Galuega 9:1, 2) Kāti ne seki masei tena loto lagona i te taimi tenā.


While respect for authority is rapidly disappearing in the world, as Christians we recognize that proper authorities in the community, in the family, and in the Christian congregation are established for our benefit. 	 E tiga eiloa e gasolo o galo vave te āva ki pulega i te lalolagi nei, 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.


The islanders were friendly religious people who knew the Bible well. 	 A tino o te fenua ne tino fia‵fia, ‵lotu kae iloa faka‵lei ne latou te Tusi Tapu.


If he fails to do so, the publisher himself should inform the elders.—Lev. 5:1; Gal. 6:1. 	 Kafai e se fai ne ia te mea tenā, ko ‵tau ei mo te tino talai o fakailoa atu ki toeaina. —Levitiko 5:1; Kalatia 6:1.


Although we have not seen him, we can perceive his precious qualities by studying his Word, by observing his creation, and by meditating on the Scriptures and especially on the words and deeds of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. 	 E tigā eiloa e seki matea ne tatou a ia, e mafai o iloa ne tatou ana uiga ‵gali mai te sukesuke ki tena Muna, te onoono atu ki ana mea ne faite, mo te mafaufau ‵loto ki mea i te Tusi Tapu, kae maise eiloa a pati mo mea kolā ne fai ne te Tama a te Atua, ko Iesu Keliso.


Both of these compositions express the conviction that God hears and answers prayers. 	 Ne tusi foki ne ia te Salamo e 4. E fakaasi mai i tusi konei e lua a te fakatalitonuga me e lagona kae tali mai ne te Atua a ‵talo.


Rather, they are based on the infallible Word of the Creator, who cannot lie.—Revelation 21:4; Titus 1:2. 	 Kae e fakavae eiloa ki te muna mautinoa a te Atua telā e se mafai o loi.—Fakaasiga 21:4; Tito 1:2.


And by means of your seed all nations of the earth will certainly bless themselves due to the fact that you have listened to my voice.”—Gen. 22:1-3, 9-12, 15-18. 	 Ka ka‵laga mai katoa a malo ki a au ke fakamanuia atu a latou e pelā mo te fakamanuiaga ne au a tou gafa—e pogai mea katoa i tou fakalogo ki aku fakatonuga.”—Kenese 22:1-3, 9-12, 15-18.


Earth’s resources just need to be better managed. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fakaaoga faka‵lei a mea kolā e maua ne tatou i te lalolagi nei.


But they did not appreciate their precious heritage. 	 Kae ne seki fakatāua ne latou a te tofi gali telā ne tuku atu ki a latou.


The government established tribunals to determine who should be granted exemption and to what degree. 	 Ne faka‵tu ne te malo a fono fakamasino ke fakaiku aka ne latou me ko oi e se ‵tau o ‵kau ki te kautau kae ne a pogai ne fai ei penā.


(Psalm 119:141) Apparently, he was alluding to the way his enemies viewed him. 	 (Salamo 119:141) E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakasino atu a ia i konei ki te kilokiloga o ana fili ki a ia.


Satan’s world was not kind to them. 	 Ne seki atafai atu te lalolagi a Satani ki a latou.


(1 Pet. 5:6, 7) Were you told that you need to make some adjustments? 	 (1 Petelu 5:6, 7) E mata, ko oti ne fai atu ke fai ne koe a nisi fakamafuli‵fuliga?


In some cases, they do this at great personal cost, and their sincerity is commendable; but any relief they supply is temporary at best. 	 I nisi taimi, e uke ‵ki eiloa olotou tupe e fakamāumāu i te faiga o mea konei, kae e tiga eiloa e fakamālō atu ki te lotou fakamaoni; e se tumau te aogā o so se fesoasoani e tuku atu ne latou.


Yes, you young ones are blessed with strength and energy—real assets in praising Jehovah. 	 E tonu, e fakamanuiagina koutou, e tama‵liki, ke maua ne koutou te malosi—se mea tāua ‵ki i te ‵viki atu ki a Ieova.


Love for Jehovah moved her to want to serve him as a pioneer rather than to pursue the financial interests of this world. 	 A te alofa ki a Ieova ne fakaosofia ei a ia ke tavini atu ki a ia e pelā me se paenia i lō te kausaki ki tupe o te lalolagi tenei.


Soon after, our first daughter, Kimberly, was born, and 17 months later, we had Stephany. 	 E se leva kae ne fanau mai te tamaliki fafine matua a māua, ko Kimberly, kae i te 17 masina mai tua, ne toe fanau mai foki a Stephany.


10. What protection does Jehovah provide today, and why is such protection especially important? 	 10 E uke atu a mea ko oti ne fai ne Ieova i lō te tauto mai fua ke puipui ne ia tatou.


1. How do millions now show that they agree with Psalm 31:19? 	 A TE ‵toe mea ‵lei telā e mafai o fai ne se tino ko te tukuatuga o tavaega ki a Ieova.


For instance, consider what happened when devastating earthquakes and landslides struck El Salvador early in 2001. 	 E pelā mo mea ne ‵tupu i te taimi ne ‵poko ei a mafuie mo ma‵toliga o one i El Salvador i te 2001.


He took steps to ensure that those delivering the funds cared for “everything honestly, not only in the sight of Jehovah but also in the sight of men.” 	 Ne onoono faka‵lei a ia ke fakamautinoa aka me i tino kolā ne olo o avatu a tupe e tausi ki “mea katoa mo te fakamaoni, e se gata fua i mua o Ieova kae e pelā foki i mua o tino katoa.”


What impact can knowing the truth about the resurrection have on us now? 	 Se a te fakamalosiga e mafai o maua ne tatou ona ko te iloaga o te munatonu e uiga ki te toetuga?


Only Jehovah’s Witnesses!”—Read John 13:35. 	 Ko Molimau a Ieova fua!”—Faitau te Ioane 13:35.


Many had ‘winter houses’ as well as ‘summer houses’ made, not of ordinary mud brick, but of expensive “hewn stone.” 	 Ne maua ne tino e tokouke a ‘fale mō te ‵tau ‵moko’ mo ‘fale mō te ‵tau ‵vela’ kolā e se faite ki puliki moa masani kae faite ki ‘puliki fakagaligali io me ko laupae’ ‵togi ‵mafa.


Back at that time, there were not a sufficient number of Levites to care for temple service. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne seki lava a tino mai te matakāiga o Levi ke fai ne latou a galuega i te faletapu.


So the prophet unequivocally replies: “If you gave me half of your house I would not come with you and eat bread or drink water in this place.” 	 Tela la, ne tali atu ei te pelofeta mo te mautinoa, penei: “E ui eiloa e aumai ne koe a te āfa o tou maumea, ka ko au e se fanatu lele eiloa i a koe, e se manako foki eiloa au o kai io me inu fakatasi mo koe.”


Many superstitions basically stem from a fear of spirits of the dead or of spirits of any sort. 	 Ne māfua mai a manatu va‵lea e uke mai i te mataku ki agaga o tino ‵mate io me ko aitu.


Over the centuries, all of Adam and Eve’s descendants have become sick, have grown old, and have eventually died. 	 Talu mai i senitenali katoa konā, ne ma‵saki, ne oko ki se tulaga matua, kae ‵mate atu foki a tino i te gafa o Atamu mo Eva.


For instance, some whom they try to help in the congregation may not react favorably. 	 E pelā mo te sē fia saga atu o se tino i te fakapotopotoga telā e taumafai latou o fesoasoani atu ki ei.


(Matt. 11:29, ftn.) What could they learn? 	 (Mataio 11:29) Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne latou mai i ei?


(Matthew 24:14) For well over a century, only one group has faithfully been teaching such precious truths—Jehovah’s Witnesses! 	 (Mataio 24:14) Ko silia atu nei i te selau tausaga ne akoako atu ei mo te fakamaoni a mea ‵tonu konā ne se potukau e tasi fua—ko Molimau a Ieova!


For a newborn baby, milk meets its full nutritional needs. 	 E kātoa ‵lei a mea kolā e ‵tau o maua ne te pepe fou i te susu.


Then he said to Peter: “Get behind me, Satan! 	 Fai atu ei a ia ki a Petelu: “Fano keatea e Satani mai i a au.


(Isaiah 60:8-10) First to respond to Jehovah’s ‘shining forth’ were his “sons,” anointed Christians. 	 (Isaia 60:8-10) A tino muamua kolā ne talia ne latou te ‘maina mai’ o Ieova ko ana “tama tagata,” ko Kelisiano fakaekegina.


11 What of us? 	 11 Kae ea tatou?


(Read Daniel 7:13, 14.) 	 (Faitau te Tanielu 7:13, 14.)


Be Grateful for Jehovah’s Word 	 Ke Maua te Loto Fakafetai mō te Muna a Ieova


His ransom sacrifice made forgiveness possible. 	 Ne fai ne tena taulaga togiola ke mafai o maua a te fakamagaloga.


If ever you find yourself there, immediately head back to ‘safe water.’ 	 Kafai ko iloa ne tatou me ko ‵mao tatou mai te fakapotopotoga i nisi mea, e ‵tau o toe ‵foki mai tatou.


During that time the encouragement not to tire out but to continue to reach out greatly helped me.” 	 I te taimi tenā, ne fesoasoani mai ki a au a te fakamalosiga ke mo a ma ‵fiu kae ke tumau i te kausaki atu ki ei.”


I thought that he was angry and intolerant.” 	 Ne mafaufau au me i a ia se Atua mata kaitaua kae faigata.”


• Why is Matthew 24:14 such a remarkable prophecy? 	 • Kaia e fakaofoofogia ei te valoaga i te Mataio 24:14?


What is propaganda? 	 Ne a tala ‵loi?


FLEE TO SAFETY! 	 TELE ATU KI SE KOGA E SAO EI KOE!


17 Having a heartfelt appreciation for the light of truth is vital. 	 17 E tāua ‵ki te mauaga o se loto fiafia mō te mainaga o te munatonu.


Markus: Because I had to improve my English, I was invited to go to Brooklyn five months before the start of the school. 	 Markus: Ona ko taku ‵gana Palagi e ‵tau o tai faka‵lei aka, ne ‵kami ei au ke fano ki Brooklyn e lima masina a koi tuai o kamata a te akoga.


Your answers to these questions will help you to see whether your decision to get baptized is your personal desire. 	 Ka fesoasoani atu au tali ki fesili konei ke lavea ne koe me e mata, a te papatisoga se manakoga tonu eiloa o koe io me ikai.


Elders in the Christian congregation are not responsible for checking others’ computers, as if authorized to interpret and enforce copyright laws. 	 E se se tiute o toeaina i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ke onoono sāle ki komipiuta a nisi tino, me e se ‵tau mo latou o iloilo ki tulafono io me pule ki te tausiga o tulafono e uiga ki te faiga o kopi o polokalame.


• Why are we unable to calculate the exact length of “this generation”? 	 • Kaia e se mafai ei o iloa tonu ne tatou te leva o te taimi o te “kautama tenei”?


11 Jesus’ illustration of the persistent host highlights the disposition of the one who prays—the believer. 	 11 E faka‵mafa mai i te tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te tagata talimālō a te tulaga o te tino telā e ‵talo—ko te tino talitonu.


A clean conscience, on the other hand, results from maintaining loyalty to divine principles. 	 I te suā feitu, a te tumau i te fakamaoni ki akoakoga fakavae a te Atua e maua mai i ei se loto lagona ‵ma.


(Job 40:15-18) The fearsome power of the wild bull was also well-known in Bible times, and David prayed that he might be spared from “the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of wild bulls.”—Psalm 22:21; Job 39:9-11. 	 (Iopu 40:15-18) Ne iloa foki te malosi fakamataku o te pulumakau vao i aso ne tusi ei te Tusi Tapu, kae ne ‵talo atu a Tavita ke na sao atu a ia “mai leona konei; au ko se aoga i mua o pulumakau konei.”—Salamo 22:21; Iopu 39:9-11.


José and Rose with Tony and Wendy 	 José mo Rose fakatasi mo Tony mo Wendy


If so, why? 	 Kafai e penā loa, kaia la?


(1 Cor. 7:28) Sad to say, many individuals in this world have a casual attitude toward marriage. 	 (1 Koli. 7:28) Se mea fakafanoanoa me e tokouke a tino i te lalolagi tenei e maua ne latou se kilokiloga sē tāua ki te fakaipoipoga.


5 What point did Jesus make with this illustration? 	 5 Se a te manatu tāua i te tala fakatusa tenei a Iesu?


(Matthew 6:9, 10; 24:14) So does the prospect of everlasting life. 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10; 24:14) Kae penā foki eiloa mo te fakamoemoega ke maua te ola se-gata-mai.


“The closest neighboring congregation to Nhulunbuy is over 450 miles (725 km) away, so we make the most of assemblies and conventions. 	 “A te ‵toe fakapotopotoga tai pili mai ki Nhulunbuy e nofo ki se 450 maila (725 km) te ‵mao, tela la ne fai eiloa a te ukega o omotou fono o te fenua mo fono o te atufenua i konā.


When Jesus Christ was in Jerusalem for the Festival of Booths in 32 C.E., however, “there was a lot of subdued talk about him among the crowds.” 	 I te taimi ne nofo atu ei a Iesu Keliso i Ielusalema i te ‵Kaiga o Fale Fakamalumalu i te 32 T.A., “ko oko eiloa i te musu‵musu o tino e tokouke e uiga ki a ia.”


You can be certain of that! 	 E mautinoa eiloa i a koe a te mea tenā!


The Spanish Christmas 	 Te Fakamanatuga o te Kilisimasi i Sepania


That statement appeared in the third in a series of Model Study instruction booklets published from 1937 to 1941. 	 Ne sae mai te fakamatalaga tenā i te tolu o mataupu i te tamā tusi fakatonutonu ko te Model Study telā ne ‵lomi i te 1937 ki te 1941.


Are you happy to know these wonderful things?— All of us who love God are. 	 E mata, e fiafia koe ke iloa atu a mea fakaofoofogia konei?— E fia‵fia eiloa a tatou katoa kolā e a‵lofa ki te Atua.


Is Honesty Outdated? 	 E Mata, ko se Aoga a te Fakamaoni?


“Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, . . . but he is patient with you because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.”—2 PETER 3:9. 1, 2. (a) How does Jehovah view people today? (b) What questions can we ask ourselves? 	 “Ka ko ia [Ieova] e fakatalitali mo te kufaki me se manako a ia ke malaia se tino, tenā te pogai e fakatuai ei a ia o fakataunu ana folafolaga, ko te mea ke lava se taimi e salamo ei a tino.”—2 PETELU 3:9.


(John 10:26-28) Was Jesus speaking only of life in heaven, or did he also have in mind eternal life in an earthly paradise? 	 (Ioane 10:26-28) E mata, ne faipati fua a Iesu e uiga ki te ola i te lagi, io me ne mafaufau foki a ia ki te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi palataiso?


So his father wept for him.”—GENESIS 37:35, The Holy Bible—New International Version. 	 Telā ne tagi eiloa a ia mō tena tama ko Iosefa.”—Kenese 37:35.


10. (a) Illustrate how we might maintain our enthusiasm for the truth. (b) How has the ministry helped you not to tire out? 	 10. (a) Fakamatala mai te auala e mafai ei ne tatou o fakatumau a ‵tou fia‵fia ki te munatonu. (e) Ne fesoasoani atu pefea a te galuega talai ke sē fi‵ta koe?


Jesus told his disciples: “You received free, give free.” 	 Ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana soko: “Ne maua ne koutou a mea konei e aunoa mo se ‵togi, tuku atu foki e aunoa mo se ‵togi.”


Our sister loved Jehovah, but she also loved her son and found it extremely difficult to apply the Scriptural command to avoid associating with him. 	 Ne alofa te ‵tou tuagane tenei ki a Ieova, kae ne alofa foki ki tena tama kae ne faigata ‵ki ke fakagalue aka ne ia a te fakatonuga i te Tusi Tapu ke ‵kalo keatea mai te fakatasitasi mo ia.


We must confess our sins to him. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o fakaasi atu a ‵tou agasala ki a ia.