The account at Acts 17:2-4 says: “According to Paul’s custom he went inside to them, and for three sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving by references that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead . . . 	 E fai mai te tala i te Galuega 17:2-4, penei: “Ulu atu a Paulo ki loto i te fale tapuaki, e pelā eiloa mo tena masani, e tolu Sapati ne kinau sāle ei latou e uiga ki muna o te Tusi, e fakamatala kae fakapa‵tonu atu, me e ‵tau eiloa o logo‵mae te Keliso kae toetu . . .


Adjustments in their life-style and way of doing things would relieve them too. 	 A te fakama‵fuliga o olotou olaga mo te auala e fai ei ne latou a mea ka tuku mai ei a mea aogā ki a latou.


He had become a spiritual mentor to me. 	 Ne fai a ia e pelā me se tino fakatonutonu ki a au i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


The first of these two articles considers Jesus’ parables of the vine and of the sower and explains what they teach us about our preaching work. 	 A te mataupu muamua e fakamatala mai i ei a tala fakatusa a Iesu e uiga ki te vine mo te tino ‵toki kae e fakamatala mai i ei te akoakoga e uiga ki te galuega talai e fai ne tatou.


The counsel Baruch received indicates that something was amiss. 	 E fakaasi mai i polopolokiga kolā ne maua ne Paluka me e isi se mea ‵se ne fai ne ia.


(Matt. 11:29, 30) Anyone who wished to serve God acceptably would have to acknowledge and accept Jesus’ role in the outworking of Jehovah’s purpose. 	 (Mata. 11:29, 30) E ‵tau mo so se tino telā e manako ke tavini atu ki te Atua mo te loto fiafia o iloa kae talia ne ia te tiute o Iesu i te fakataunuga o te fuafuaga a Ieova.


Remember, the elders love us and want us to grow spiritually. 	 Masaua, e a‵lofa mai a toeaina kae ma‵nako ke ga‵solo tatou ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


IMITATE JEHOVAH’S REASONABLENESS 	 FAKAAKOAKO KI TE LOTO MALAMALAMA O IEOVA


Like Amos and like Jesus’ early followers, with Jehovah’s help we speak His word with boldness. 	 E pelā mo Amosa mo soko mua o Iesu, e faipati atu ne tatou a te muna a te Atua mo te loto toa ona ko te fesoasoani mai o Ieova.


On the one hand, there were the comforts and luxuries of the Roman way of life, regarded by many as something to be envied. 	 I te feitu e tasi, e isi ne mea ‵gali mo mea fakaofoofogia i te vaegā olaga o te kau Loma kolā ne kaisano‵sano ki ei a tino e tokouke.


5, 6. (a) What are some of the challenges facing those trying to provide materially for their own? (b) Maintaining what viewpoint toward secular work will help Christian providers to persevere? 	 5, 6. (a) Ne a nisi mea faiga‵ta e fe‵paki mo tino kolā e taumafai o tausi atu ki olotou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-foitino? (e) Se a te kilokiloga e uiga ki galuega ‵togi ka fesoasoani atu ke tumau a Kelisiano kolā e tausi atu ki olotou kāiga?


So we have every reason to believe that Mary now sits with Jesus in heavenly glory. 	 Tela la, e tali‵tonu eiloa tatou me ko ‵nofo fakatasi a Malia mo Iesu i tena ‵malu faka-te-lagi.


6 Jehovah has also rescued us from the terrible consequences of sin. 	 6 Ko oti foki ne faka‵sao ne Ieova tatou mai i ikuga matagā o te agasala.


It predetermines the agency’s functions, its powers, and its size. 	 Ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne ia a galuega ka fai i ei, tena malosi mo tena lasi.


Paul sent greetings to many fellow Christians. 	 Ne avatu ne Paulo ana fakatalofaga ki taina Kelisiano e tokouke.


This has really helped us. 	 Ne fesoasoani malosi mai a mea konei ki a māua.


16 Being forgiving does not mean that we condone offenses or allow others to take unfair advantage of us. 	 16 A te fakamagaloga o nisi tino e se fakauiga i ei me talia ne tatou a agasala ne fai io me fia‵fia tatou ke fai masei tatou ne nisi tino.


8, 9. (a) What was the primary concern of the 12 apostles? (b) Who else were given extra responsibilities, as confirmed by the governing body? 	 8, 9. (a) Se a te ‵toe mea tāua telā ne manava‵se ki ei a apositolo e toko 12? (e) Ko oi a nisi tino ne tuku atu ki ei a nisi tiute kolā ne talia mai ne te potukau pule?


There is no reference to Joseph’s being present at the wedding feast in Cana, at the start of Jesus’ ministry. 	 E seai se fakamatalaga pelā me ne nofo atu a Iosefa i te ‵kaiga o te fakaipoipoga i Kana, i te kamataga o te galuega a Iesu.


Therefore, he made the effort required to be present.—Hebrews 10:24, 25. 	 Tela la, ne taumafai faeloa a ia ke se galo i so se fakatasiga.—Epelu 10:24, 25.


(Genesis 2:16, 17) The first couple were given a choice between endless life and death. 	 (Kenese 2:16, 17) Ne tuku atu ki se tauavaga muamua se filifiliga i te va o te ola se-gata-mai mo te mate.


She had cancer, and it was spreading through her body. 	 Ne maua ne ia a te masaki ko te kenisa, kae ko salalau i tena foitino kātoa.


Fitting Use of God’s Word 	 Ke Fakaaogā Faka‵lei te Muna a te Atua


(John 6:38) Jesus was God’s first creation, and he helped in the creation of all other things. 	 (Ioane 6:38) A Iesu ko te mea muamua eiloa a te Atua ne faite kae ne fesoasoani a ia i te faitega o nisi mea katoa.


• Why is there no reason for us to fear Gog’s attack? 	 • Kaia e sē ‵tau ei o ma‵taku tatou ki te osomaiga a Koka?


Zechariah’s next vision guarantees this bright hope. 	 E fakamautinoa mai ne te suā fakaasiga a Sakalia a te fakamoemeoga sili tenei.


Avoiding traditional customs has proved to be a challenge for some, especially in lands where honoring the dead is considered extremely important. 	 A te ‵kalo keatea mai tuu mo aganuu a te fenua e fai pelā me se mea faigata ki nisi tino, maise i fenua kolā e fakaāva malosi atu i ei ki tino ‵mate.


An intoxicated doctor came by and verbally abused Father because of his Christian neutrality, saying that he was a coward and a draft dodger. 	 Ne sasale mai eiloa se tokita konā kae pati masei ne ia toku tamana ona ko tena sē kau ki se feitu, kae fai mai i toku tamana se tino mata mataku kae se manako o aofia i kautau.


(Acts 6:5, 8-10) Stephen clearly was a good student of the Word of God, and he powerfully defended it before the Jewish religious leaders of his day. 	 (Galuega 6:5, 8-10) E manino ‵lei i ei, me ne fai eiloa a Setefano mo fai se tino sukesuke ‵loto ki te Muna a te Atua, kae ne ‵pulu ne ia mo te poto i mua o takitaki lotu Iutaia i ana aso.


But that is far from what our Creator, Jehovah God, purposed for mankind. 	 Kae e ‵kese ‵mao eiloa a te mea tenā mai te fuafuaga a te ‵tou Mafuaga, ko Ieova te Atua mō tino katoa.


ONE day a Pharisee approached Jesus and asked: “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 	 ITE aso e tasi ne fanatu se Faiakoga o te Tulafono kae ‵sili atu ki a Iesu, penei: “Tefea a te fakatonuga tafa sili i te Tulafono?”


Granted, Christendom has a shocking record of hypocrisy, brutality, and immorality. 	 E tonu, ko oti ne fai ne Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se a faifaiga fakaloiloi, faifaiga fakasāua, mo amioga ma‵sei.


Someone who decides to be selective about whom he trusts must be fair and ask himself: ‘Am I trustworthy? 	 Kafai e mafaufau se tino ke filifili faka‵lei aka ne ia a tino e ‵tau o talitonu a ia ki ei, e ‵tau foki o fesili ifo a ia, penei: ‘E mata, e tali‵tonu mai a tino ki a au?


The slaves that faithfully “did business” with the master’s money received commendation and were richly blessed. 	 Ne maua ne pologa kolā ne fakamaoni o “fakagalue” a tupe a te matai a te fakamālōga mo te fakamanuiaga.


(Rev. 12:7-9) Then, in his role as Jehovah’s “messenger of the covenant,” Jesus came with his Father to carry out an inspection of the spiritual temple. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:7-9) Kae i tena tulaga e pelā me ko te ‘avefekau o te feagaiga,’ ne fai ne Iesu fakatasi mo tena Tamana a te iloiloga o te faletapu faka-te-agaga.


What are the prospects of loyal supporters of the anointed ones? 	 Se a te fakamoemoega mō tino fakamaoni kolā e ‵lago atu ki te kau fakaekegina?


3:4—Did Jonah have to learn the Assyrian language in order to preach to the Ninevites? 	 3:4—E mata, ne ‵tau o tauloto a Iona ki te ‵gana Asulia ko te mea ke talai atu ki tino Nineva?


• How is Jehovah our ultimate Source of strength? 	 • E fai pefea a Ieova e pelā me ko te Pogai Sili o fakamalosiga e maua ne tatou?


(Romans 12:11) As a result, people everywhere are accepting the truth and conforming to Jehovah’s loving direction. 	 (Loma 12:11) Ne iku atu ei ki te talia ne tino i koga e uke a te munatonu kae tau‵tali atu ei ki te takitakiga alofa a Ieova.


What are three challenges to making a second marriage work? 	 Ne a tofotofoga e tolu i te faiga o te lua o avaga ke galue ‵lei?


They often house images and relics that are believed to be associated with miracles, visions, or apparitions from the spirit realm. 	 E masani o tuku i ei a tupua mo mea tāua mua kolā e isi se lotou sokoga ki vavega, fakaasiga, io me ne fekau mai i agaga.


Don says that Jehovah can be my personal Friend, someone who always has time to listen to me, no matter when or what.” 	 E fai mai a Don me e mafai o fai a Ieova mo fai toku Taugasoa, se tino telā e lava tena taimi ke fakalogologo mai ki a au, faitalia te taimi io me se a foki te mea e fai atu ki a ia.”


4 Have people said to you that they believe in evolution because it is based on science whereas belief in God is based on faith? 	 4 Kai fai atu aka loa a tino ki a koe me tali‵tonu latou ki te evolusione me fakavae mai mea tau saienisi kae ko te talitonu ki te Atua e fakavae ki te fakatuanaki?


(Psalm 37:11, 29; Revelation 21:3, 4) Does that prospect appeal to you? 	 (Salamo 37:11, 29; Fakaasiga 21:3, 4) E gali ki a koe a te fakamoemoega tenā?


At first, we may need to discipline ourselves to do what is Scripturally right. 	 Muamua la, e ‵tau o fakatonutonu ne tatou a tatou eiloa ke fai a mea kolā e ‵lei e ‵tusa mo te Tusi Tapu.


He may have believed that his daughters would not be desired by the crowd because of the homosexual lust of the Sodomites. 	 Kāti ne talitonu a ia me ka sē ma‵nako a te vaitino tenā ki ana tama fāfine ona ko te lasi o te lotou ma‵nako ki amioga fakasotoma.


“YOU received free, give free.” 	 ‘NE MAUA ne koe e aunoa mo se ‵togi, tuku atu foki e aunoa mo se ‵togi.’


“Time and again” this happened. 	 Ne tupu “faeloa” a te mea tenei.


How would you respond to the questions posed at Job 38:16, 18? 	 Kai sasale eiloa koe i te takele papa o te moana?”


Surely to do so would be futile. 	 E mautinoa me e seai eiloa se aoga ke ita tatou.


In many places, a member of the community does not have to give anything to public employees in order to obtain what he is entitled to. 	 I koga e uke, e se ‵tau o tuku atu ne tino o te fenua so se mea ki tino galue ko te mea ke maua ne latou a te mea e ‵tau o maua ne latou.


What the Ransom Cost 	 Te ‵Togi o te Togiola


Because in a sense, it tells people: “Feel free to approach me. 	 E pelā me fai atu i ei ki tino: “Fesokotaki mai ki a au.


(Matthew 10:21, 34) Jesus did not deliberately set out to divide families. 	 (Mataio 10:21, 34) Ne seki manako a Iesu ke ‵nofo mavae‵vae a kāiga.


Pride moves some people to judge those who differ with them as undeserving of attention, let alone a sincere apology. 	 E fakamalosi aka foki ne te fakamatamata ke fakamasino ne nisi tino a tino kolā e kinau mo latou me e se aogā kae sē ‵tau foki o fakatoese ki ei.


[Picture on page 15] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 9]


16 The hope of seeing dead loved ones again. 	 16 Te fakamoemoega ke toe fetaui mo tino pele kolā ko oti ne ‵mate.


(Genesis 16:4, 9) Evidently, Hagar followed this counsel, adjusted her attitude toward Sarah, and became ancestress to a multitude. 	 (Kenese 16:4, 9) E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakalogo a Hakala ki te fakatonuga tenei, ne ‵fuli tena kilokiloga ki a Sala, kae ne fai ei mo fai se tupuga o tino e tokouke.


5 In the 11th century B.C.E., King Solomon indicated that Jehovah had made Israel a separated nation. 	 5 I te 11 senitenali T.L.M., ne fakaasi mai ne te tupu ko Solomona, me ko oti ne fai ne Ieova a Isalaelu e pelā me se fenua e ‵vae keatea.


Jesus’ Worldwide Influence 	 E Pokotia te Lalolagi Kātoa i Akoakoga a Iesu


I was frightened but so admired Father. 	 Ne mataku eiloa au kae ne fakamatamamata eiloa au i toku tamana.


(Read Acts 2:14-18.) 	 (Faitau te Galuega 2:14-18.)


LET US IMITATE GOD 	 KE NA FAKAAKOAKO TATOU KI TE ATUA


Some species of birds start to communicate even before they are hatched. 	 E kamata o fai‵pati a nisi itukaigā manu eva a koi tuai o ‵foa latou.


Other Christians were persuaded or intimidated by individuals in the congregation who clamored for sticking to the Mosaic Law and tradition. What might Paul say that would help his Christian brothers to keep spiritually alert and endure in the race? 	 Ne a pati e mafai o fai atu ne Paulo kolā e mafai o fesoasoani atu ki taina Kelisiano ke tumau i te matapula‵pula i te feitu faka-te-agaga kae ‵tele atu i te fakatau‵telega mo te kufaki?


The Scriptures later revealed that from his wifelike organization, God would send one who would “crush” the Devil and provide the means for obedient mankind to enjoy the prospect that the first human pair lost—that of living forever on the earth in keeping with Jehovah’s original purpose.—John 3:16. 	 Ne fakaasi fakamuli mai i te Tusi Tapu me e auala i tena avaga fakatusa, ka uga mai ne te Atua a te tino telā ka “tuki pala” ne ia a te Tiapolo kae fakatoka a te auala ke toe fakafoki mai ei a te fakamoemoega telā ne galo atu i te tauavaga muamua—ko te ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi e ‵tusa mo te fuafuaga a Ieova i te kamataga.—Ioa. 3:16.


(Genesis 2:24) Part of that process involves forming an identity—a set of traits, beliefs, and values that define who he is. 	 (Kenese 2:24) A te vaega o te faifaiga tenā e aofia i ei a te atiakaga o se igoa ‵lei—e aofia i ei a uiga, talitonuga, mo tulaga kolā e iloa atu me ko koe se vaegā tino pefea.


A yoke is a wooden or metal frame that allows a human or an animal to carry a heavy burden. 	 A te amo se lakau io me se fiti telā e fai i ei ke mafai ne se tino io me se manu o amo se amoga ‵mafa.


(Acts 16:1) Eunice and Lois taught Timothy truths from the Hebrew Scriptures from his infancy. 	 (Galuega 16:1) Talu mai tena folikiga, ne akoako atu ne Eunike mo Loise, ki a ia, a muna‵tonu mai i Tusitusiga Epelu.


In fact, for several years our family lived in a country where there is a great need for Kingdom publishers and helped to establish new congregations. 	 A te tonuga loa, ne ola te motou kāiga i se fia tausaga i se fenua telā ne manakogina malosi i ei a tino talai o te Malo kae fesoasoani atu foki ke faka‵tu aka a fakapotopotoga ‵fou.”


Even faithful worshipers of Jehovah must face what reality, but what comfort do we find in God’s Word? 	 Se a te mea telā e fe‵paki foki mo tavini fakamaoni a Ieova, kae se a te fakamafanafanaga e maua ne tatou i te Muna a te Atua?


6:26; 9:22, 23. The curse that Joshua pronounced at the time of Jericho’s destruction is fulfilled some 500 years later. 	 6:26; 9:22, 23. Ne fakataunu te fakamalaiaga telā ne folafola atu ne Iosua i te fakaseaiga o Ieliko i se 500 tausaga mai tua ifo i ei.


What Scriptural reasons do we have for showing proper respect for our meetings? 	 Ne a pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu e maua ne tatou mō te fakaasiatuga o te āva ‵tau ki ‵tou fakatasiga?


7 Has Jehovah blessed this zealous activity? 	 7 E mata, ko oti ne fakamanuia ne Ieova a te galuega loto finafinau a ana tavini?


Pharaoh’s obstinacy brought disaster upon Egypt [Picture on page 19] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 25]


(Read 2 Corinthians 6:4, 7.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 6:4, 7.)


This is the work of the faculty of conscience, with which our Creator has endowed us. 	 A te lagonaga tenei ko te ikuga o te ‵tou loto lagona telā ne tuku mai ne te Atua.


The exciting account of Esther is of particular encouragement to us living in “the time of the end.” 	 E fakamalosi loto a te tala fakaofoofogia o Eseta ki a tatou konei e ola i taimi o te “gataga.”


•In what practical ways can you show sympathy? 	 •I auala fea e mafai o fakaasi atu ei ne koe te loto alofa?


6 As a full-grown man, Jesus was to be the exact equivalent of the once perfect Adam. 	 6 E pelā me se tagata, ne fai eiloa a Iesu e pelā mo Atamu telā ne ‵lei katoatoa.


11 Then there is the environment. 	 11 A te suā mea ko te olaga i loto i akoga penā.


Do you regularly use the Bible in your ministry? 	 E mata, e fakaaoga sāle ne koe a te Tusi Tapu i te galuega talai?


You will not only please your parents and Jehovah but also enjoy a genuinely happy life. 	 Ka se fakafiafia fua ne koe ou mātua mo Ieova kae ka maua foki ne koe se olaga fiafia tonu.


What kind of faith did Enoch have? 	 Se a te vaegā fakatuanaki ne maua ne Enoka?


For instance, a baptized boy might smoke a few cigarettes in a short period of time and confess this to his parents. 	 E pelā mo se tamaliki tagata papatiso ne ‵pusi i se vaitaimi toetoe kae ne fakaasi atu ne ia te mea tenā ki ana mātua.


Also, a voice from the heavens said: ‘This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved.’” 	 E isi foki se leo mai te lagi e fai mai penei: ‘Tenei eiloa taku Tama, ko taku fagasele telā ko oti ne talia ne au.’”


Peter stated: “If these things exist in you and overflow, they will prevent you from being either inactive or unfruitful.”—Read 2 Peter 1:5-8. 	 Muna a Petelu: “Kafai e maua a mea konei i loto i a koutou kae e ‵fonu maligiligi koutou i ei, ka fai ei ne mea konei ke se paie koutou kae ke ‵fua mai.”—Faitau te 2 Petelu 1:5-8.


He certainly had the power to do so; soon he will use that power to destroy all the wicked. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me e isi sena ‵mana ke fai penā; kae ko pili o fakaaogā ne ia tena ‵mana tenā ke fakaseai atu ei a mea ma‵sei katoa.


A week later, the two met at a Kingdom Hall. 	 I se vaiaso mai tua ifo, ne fetaui lāua i se Fale Tapuaki.


• How did mankind’s hope of life on earth become obscured? 	 • Ne ‵funa aka pefea a te fakamoemoega o tino ke ola i te lalolagi?


“Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.”—JAS. 4:8. 	 “Fakapilipili atu ki te Atua, kae ka fakapilipili mai a ia ki a koutou.”—IAKOPO 4:8.


14 Loyal shepherds avoid seeking their own glory. 	 14 E ‵kalo keatea a tausi mamoe fakamaoni mai te taumafai ke maua ne tavaega mō latou.


We do not have any of the 12 apostles of Jesus with us on earth today, but many servants of Jehovah manifest a missionary spirit. 	 Ko se ‵nofo fakatasi nei tatou mo apositolo e toko 12 a Iesu i aso nei, kae e tokouke a tavini a Ieova e fakaasi mai ne latou se manakoga ke fai pelā me se misionale.


(Eph. 4:8, 11) The apostle Paul urged Christian overseers: “Pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the holy spirit has appointed you overseers, to shepherd the congregation of God.” 	 (Efeso 4:8, 11) Ne fakamalosi atu a te apositolo ko Paulo ki ovasia Kelisiano: “Ke tausi koutou ne koutou eiloa, ke tausi foki ne koutou a te lafu telā ne tuku atu ne te agaga tapu ke onoono faka‵lei koutou ki ei.


What arrangement was implemented in 1976? 	 Se a te fakatokaga telā ne fakagalue aka i te 1976?


Of course, this gives rise to another question: Will affiliation with just any religious group suffice? 	 E tonu, e sae aka i konei te suā fesili: E mata, e ‵lei fua ma kau atu ki so se lotu?


For instance, it can make us more reliant on God, for it shows that true happiness results from “walking in the law of Jehovah.” 	 E pelā mo se mea e tasi, e fai i ei ke sinā fakalago‵lago atu eiloa tatou ki te Atua, me fakaasi mai i ei a i te fiafia tonu e maua fua i te “ola i te olaga pelā eiloa mo tulafono a te Aliki.”


On the other hand, I was exposed to some harmful influences on the farms. 	 Kae ko te suā feitu, ne tuku faka‵sau atu au ki fakamalosiga fakama‵taku i te koga tenā.


Who had the most rewarding life—Peter or the rich young ruler? 	 Ko oi ne maua ne ia te ‵toe olaga fakafiafia—ko Petelu me ko te tamataene pule kae maumea?


Consider this fact: The original test in the garden of Eden was based on whether Adam and Eve would accept Jehovah’s right to set standards or not. 	 Mafaufau ki te manatu tonu tenei: Ne fakavae a te tofotofoga muamua i te fatoaga o Etena ki te mea tenei, ki te talia ne Atamu mo Eva a te saolotoga o Ieova ke fakatoka ne ia a fakanofonofoga mō lāua io me ikai.


(Daniel 9:27)* Before and after the year 36 C.E., some Jews accepted this call, and thus, as Paul later put it, “a remnant has turned up according to a choosing due to undeserved kindness.”—Romans 11:5. 	 (Tanielu 9:27)* Mai mua kae mai tua ifo o te tausaga ko te 36 T.A., ne talia ne nisi tino Iutaia a te ‵kamiga tenei, kae tela la, ne fakamatala fakamuli mai ne Paulo me e isi ne ‘tino e ‵toe i aso nei, kola ne filifiligina i te alofa tauanoa.’—Loma 11:5.


Wise King Solomon highlighted one key factor when he wrote: “The heart of the righteous one meditates so as to answer.”—Proverbs 15:28. 	 Ne faka‵mafa mai ne te tupu poto ko Solomona se manatu tāua e tasi i ana pati kolā ne tusi mai: “A tino ‵poto e mafau‵fau muamua ki olotou pati kae koi tuai o fai.”—Faataoto 15:28.


Further, as a literal serpent might wound a man’s heel, Satan in his debased state would ‘bruise the heel’ of God’s “seed.” 	 E se gata i ei, e pelā mo te gata telā e mafai o ū ne ia te mulivae o se tino, ka ū foki ne Satani a te ‘mulivae’ o te “fanau” a te Atua i tena tulaga malalo tenā.


We should ‘keep an eye, not in personal interest upon just our own matters, but also in personal interest upon those of the others.’—Philippians 2:4. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o “kilo‵kilo ki mea e ‵lei ei nisi tino, kae se ko mea fua e ‵lei ei [tatou].”—Filipi 2:4.


If you are a baptized male Witness, are you “reaching out,” being willing to serve fellow believers in your congregation?—1 Tim. 3:1. 	 Kafai koe se taina papatiso, e mata, e ‘fia maua’ io me kausaki atu koe ke tavini atu mo te loto fiafia ki ou taina tali‵tonu i te fakapotopotoga?—1 Timo. 3:1.


(Matthew 13:55, 56) However, these children were conceived in the usual manner.* 	 (Mataio 13:55, 56) Kae ko tama‵liki konei ne fakafua eiloa i te auala masani.*


(Genesis 22:18; 1 Chronicles 17:11; Matthew 1:1) When on earth, he fulfilled scores of prophecies about the Messiah that were recorded centuries earlier. 	 (Kenese 22:18; 1 Nofoaiga Tupu 17:11; Mataio 1:1) I tena nofoga i te lalolagi nei, ne fakataunu ne ia a valoaga e uke e uiga ki te Mesia kolā ko leva ne ‵valo mai i te fia o senitenali mua.


(Revelation 12:9) He thrives on manipulating humans. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:9) E fiafia malosi a ia o takitaki ‵se a tino.


3 The first thing we might note is Paul’s positive attitude toward his audience. 	 3 A te mea muamua kāti e matea atu ne tatou, ko te talitonu o Paulo ki tino kolā ne tusi atu a ia ki ei.


Hence, Christian ministers humbly serve Jehovah God and Jesus Christ. 	 Tela la, e tavini atu a faifeau Kelisiano mo te loto maulalo ki a Ieova te Atua mo Iesu Keliso.


Of what benefit is it to prepare for peer pressure? 	 Ne a mea aoga e maua māfai e fakatoka faka‵lei koe ki fakamalosiga ma‵sei mai taugasoa?


Like a cobra, the Devil also launches treacherous strikes from hidden places in order to poison minds and deceive people into doing his will. 	 E pelā me se gata, e oso atu foki a te Tiapolo mai koga ‵funa ko te mea ke fakapoisini ei a mafaufau kae fakaloiloi ne ia a tino ke fai tena loto.


In order to reap generously, the Corinthians had to sow generously. 	 Ko te mea ke fakamanuia malosi latou, e ‵tau ei mo te kau Kolinito o tuku atu olotou meaalofa mo te lotomalie.


Later, he gave me strong counsel about being organized and said that he was disappointed in me. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne polopoloki ne ia au kae fai mai me ko oko loa i tena fanoanoa ki a au.


For example, on December 4, 2001, according to media reports, “foreign ministers from 55 European, North American and Central Asian countries unanimously adopted a plan” designed to coordinate their efforts. 	 E ‵tusa mo lipoti i nusipepa, e fakaasi mai i ei me i a Tesema 4, 2001, “ne loto tasi a minisita mai fenua kese‵kese e 55 i Eulopa, Amelika ki Mātū mo fenua i te kogāloto o Asia ki se fakatokaga” ke fakataunu ei olotou taumafaiga.


Lives were at stake! 	 E fakalagolago atu i ei me e faka‵sao a tino me ikai!


(Read Proverbs 6:16-19.) 	 (Faitau te Faataoto 6:16-19.)


It certainly did not for Josué, nor will it most likely for the majority of others who try the same thing. 	 Kae ne seki tupu te mea tenā ki a Iosua, pelā foki mo te tokoukega o tino kolā ne taumafai katoa ki ei.


How can we do so? 	 E mafai pefea o fai tatou penā?


11 Between the original nation of Israel and the new “Israel of God” there are both differences and similarities. 	 11 E isi eiloa ne kese‵kesega mo mea e tai ‵pau i ei a te fenua muamua o Isalaelu mo te “Isalaelu a te Atua” fou.


We do well to guard against it. 	 Se mea ‵lei ke ‵kalo keatea mai i ei.


(2 Cor. 4:2; 1 Pet. 5:2, 3) After receiving Scriptural counsel, a Christian who continues to keep a gun for protection against other humans could not be considered exemplary. 	 (2 Koli. 4:2; 1 Pe. 5:2, 3) I te otiga ne maua ne ia a polopolokiga mai te Tusi Tapu, a te Kelisiano telā koi tausi eiloa ne ia se fana pelā me se puipuiga mai nisi tino, e mafai o fai pelā me se fakaakoakoga sē ‵lei.


(Jer. 45:2-5) On the other hand, Baruch’s contemporaries who did acquire “great things” materially, putting Jehovah in the background, soon lost all at the hands of the Chaldeans (Babylonians). 	 (Ielemia 45:2-5) I te suā feitu la, a taugasoa o Paluka kolā ne maua ne latou “se togafiti ‵lei” mō latou i te feitu faka-te-foitino, mai te fakatulaga lua ne latou te lotou tapuakiga ki a Ieova, ne ‵galo atu olotou kope katoa i lima o te kau Kaletaia (te kau Papelonia).


Christian parents know that God’s Word is true when it says: “No discipline seems for the present to be joyous, but grievous; yet afterward to those who have been trained by it it yields peaceable fruit, namely, righteousness.”—Hebrews 12:11; Proverbs 13:24. 	 E iloa ne mātua Kelisiano me e tonu a te Muna a te Atua me e fai mai, penei: “Kafai ko fakasalagina tatou, e foliga mai i te taimi tena, me isi se mea e fai ne ia ke fanoa‵noa tatou kae se fia‵fia. Kae fakamuli ifo, ko latou kola e maua ne fakasalaga penei, e maua ne latou a te taui filemu o te olaga amiotonu.”—Epelu 12:11; Faataoto 13:24.


For instance, you might reflect on what Paul meant in saying that engaging in fornication can bring one “to the point of harming and encroach upon the rights of his brother in this matter.” 	 Kāti ka mafaufau koe ki te mea telā ne fakauiga ki ei a pati a Paulo me e mafai ne se tino finalalolagi o “fai sena mea ‵se ki so se kelisiano io me fakaagasala ne ia.”


Parents’ Example—The Best Education 	 Fakaakoakoga a Mātua—ko te ‵Toe Akoakoga Sili


Michael Faraday Born in 1791, this English physicist was the inventor of the electric motor and the dynamo. 	 Michael Faraday Ne fanau i te 1791, kae ko te tagata palagi poto tenei ne māfua mai i a ia a te iti mo te sola.


It will supply you with background information on most Bible topics. 	 E tuku mai i ei a nisi fakamatalaga aogā e uiga ki te lasiga o mataupu i te Tusi Tapu.


How does being a peacemaker make life more meaningful? 	 E aoga malosi atu pefea a te olaga i te fai mo tino e fakatupu te filemu?


Unlike any other creatures, human babies seem to be programmed to learn complex languages. 	 E se pelā mo manu, e foliga mai me ko pepe fua a tino e fa‵nau mai ke mafai o tauloto ne latou a ‵gana faiga‵ta.


Whether they viewed the Judas of this gospel as a hero or a demon, none of the scholars who analyzed this text claim that it contains accurate historical information. 	 Faitalia me e ‵kilo atu latou ki a Iuta e pelā me se toa io me se temoni, e seai eiloa se tino akoga kai fai mai me e ‵tonu eiloa a fakamatalaga e maua i ei.


For example, if the elders discern that we are having spiritual problems, they try to help us—but not on the basis of human wisdom. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, kafai ko lavea ne toeaina me e fe‵paki tatou mo fakalavelave i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e taumafai latou o fesoasoani mai—kae e se fakavae te lotou fesoasoani ki te poto o te tagata.


18 The example of Joseph, son of the patriarch Jacob, shows that the desire to remain at peace with God is a powerful incentive. 	 18 E fakaasi mai i te fakaakoakoga a Iosefa, te tamaliki a te toeaina ko Iakopo, me i te fakamalosiga sili ko te manako ke tumau i te mauaga o se fesokotakiga filemu mo te Atua.


• Where can young ones find help to reach out for spiritual goals? 	 • E maua i fea ne talavou a te fesoasoani ke kausaki atu ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga?


Teenagers may begin to pay more attention to their peers, so open and ready communication with their parents may falter. 	 Kāti ka kamata o ‵saga tonu atu a talavou ki olotou taugasoa, telā e mafai o fakamasei ei te fesokotakiga i te va o latou mo olotou mātua.


Make regular personal study of God’s Word a priority. 	 Ke na fakamuamua faeloa ne koe a te faiga o au sukesukega totino ki te Muna a te Atua.


Prayer is a very important part of our worship, and to worship anyone other than God is clearly not in harmony with Bible teaching. 	 A te ‵talo se vaega tāua ‵ki o ‵tou tapuakiga, kae manino ‵lei i te tapuaki ki so se tino i tafa o te Atua e se fetaui mo akoakoga a te Tusi Tapu.


What kind of service does God expect from us? 	 Se a te vaegā tapuakiga e manako te Atua ki ei mai i a tatou?


14 The Bible gives us fine examples of those who did adjust, one of whom was the apostle Peter. 	 14 E tuku mai i te Tusi Tapu a fakaakoakoga a tino kolā ne ‵fuli olotou kilokiloga, e tokotasi mai ei ko te apositolo ko Petelu.


They had people dismissed from their jobs if they accepted our books, and they had us evicted from our lodgings. 	 E isi se olotou malosi ke faka‵tea a tino mai i olotou galuega māfai e talia ne latou a omotou tusi, kae faimālō ke tiakina ne matou omotou koga ‵nofo.


“I left school at age 13 in order to work with thieves. 	 “Ne tiakina ne au a te akoga a ko 13 ei oku tausaga ko te mea ke ga‵lue fakatasi mo tino kai‵soa.


• How do we know that Jesus’ presence is an extended period of time? 	 • E iloa pefea ne tatou i te fakatasi mai o Iesu se vaitaimi tai mata leva?


(Matthew 23:27, 28) “No statement is more common in our literature than that religion is of peculiar value in connection with civilization,” says A Rationalist Encyclopædia. 	 (Mataio 23:27, 28) “E seai se mea e lauiloa atu i ‵tou tusi i lō te fakaasiga me ne aogā malosi a lotu ki olaga o tino.


(Gal. 5:22) Another reason for our peaceful unity is that we are “no part of the world.” 	 (Kalatia 5:22) A te suā pogai o te ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi mo te filemu me e se fai tatou e pelā me ne “tino o te lalolagi.”


This preference, however, raises some important questions: Are the Apocryphal writings a legitimate source of Christian faith? 	 Kae e fakasae aka ne te mea tenei a nisi fesili tāua: E mata, a tusitusiga faka-Apokalifa ko te fakavae tonu o te talitonuga faka-Kelisiano?


(Gen. 45:24) Joseph gave that advice to his brothers who were returning to their father. 	 (Kene. 45:24) Ne tuku atu ne Iosefa a te fakatakitakiga tenā ki ana taina kolā ko ‵foki atu ki te lotou tamana.


The apostle Paul later quoted from that passage and applied it to God’s bringing dead ones back to life, resurrecting the dead. 	 Ko te Aliki eiloa tena ne faipati!” Ne siki mai fakamuli ne Paulo ana pati mai i fuaiupu konā kae ne fakauiga tena fakamatalaga ki te taimi ka toe fakaola ne te Atua a tino ‵mate, ko te toetu tenā.


In a recent year, nearly 40 percent of all those baptized at the district conventions in one Western European country had come from another land. 	 I se tausaga fakamuli nei, toeitiiti kae kātoa te 40 pasene o tino kolā ne papatiso i fono ‵lasi i te fenua e tasi i Eulopa ki Togāla ne o’mai mai nisi fenua.


Jesus said: “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things [basic material needs] will be added to you.” 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “Tela la, ke ‵sala muamua faeloa ne koutou te Malo mo tena amiotonu, kae ka fakaopoopo atu a mea katoa konei ki a koutou.”


You can see this by moving to another occurrence of the phrase “new heavens and a new earth.” 	 Ka maina koe i te mea tenā māfai ko onoono koe ki te suā taimi e maua ei te tugāpati ko “te lagi fou mo te lalolagi fou.”


Anointed Christians would commemorate Christ’s death “until he arrives.” 	 Ka tumau eiloa te faiga o te fakamanatuga tenei ke oko ki te oko mai o Iesu o puke ana soko fakaekegina ki te lagi māfai ko toe‵tu aka latou ki te olaga faka-te-agaga i te taimi e “foki mai ei” a ia.


You might feel humiliated, angry, or even betrayed. 	 E mafai o oko koe ki se tulaga masiasi, kaitaua, io me logo‵mae.


15 Other challenges that Jehovah’s servants have to contend with include the effects of imperfection and old age, often resulting in disease, disability, depression, and many other problems. 	 15 A nisi fakalavelave kolā e fe‵paki sāle mo tavini a Ieova e aofia i ei ko ikuga o te tulaga se ‵lei katoatoa mo te olaga matua, kolā e iku sāle atu ki masaki, te se katoatoa o te foitino, te loto māfatia, mo nisi fakalavelave aka e uke.


4 For example, one branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses reported that during just one year, there were 32 cases in which God’s servants were physically attacked while they engaged in the ministry. 	 4 E pelā mo te lipoti mai se ofisa lagolago o Molimau a Ieova, ne fai mai me i se tausaga fua e tasi, e ‵tusa mo te 32 taimi ne taua atu ei ki tavini a te Atua i te taimi ne fai ei te lotou galuega talai.


9 As Jesus continues teaching in the temple, he declares: “The hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified.” 	 9 A koi akoako atu a Iesu i te faletapu, kae ne fai atu a ia penei: “Ko oko mai te taimi e tuku ei te ‵malu lasi ki te Tama a te Tagata.”


At Jehoiada’s orders, the people tore down the house of the false god Baal and removed its altars, images, and priest. 	 Mai te fakatonuga a Ieoiata, ne lepe ei ne tino a fale o te atua ‵se ko Paala kae tapale keatea ana fatafaitaulaga, ana fakatusa mo ana faitaulaga.


Jehovah sustained Jeremiah and Elijah because they had faith 	 24. Se a te manatu fakamafanafana e maua atu i te Loma 14:8?


Chapters 13 to 23 are pronouncements against the nations. 	 A te mataupu e 13 ki te 23, e aofia i ei a fekau o fakamasinoga e uiga ki fenua fakaa‵tea.


For our words to be upbuilding, our mind should be filled with accurate knowledge, our heart ought to be motivated by love, and wisdom should dictate what comes out of our mouth. 	 Ko te mea ke fakamalosi loto ‵tou pati, e ‵tau o faka‵fonu ‵tou mafaufau ki te poto tonu, ko ‵tou loto e ‵tau o fakaotia ne te alofa, kae ko te poto e ‵tau o pule faka‵lei atu ki ‵tou gutu.


Note the definite article in the expression “the disciples.” 	 Mafaufau ki te tugāpati ko “tino tali‵tonu.”


On the one hand, we may be taken in by individuals who are outwardly appealing but inwardly unscrupulous. 	 E se gata i ei, e mafai o takitaki‵segina tatou ne nisi tino kolā e foliga ‵gali mai i tua kae tagailā e ‵fonu olotou loto i mea ma‵sei.


Used in parallel with “want of bread,” the phrase could refer to a time of famine when teeth remain clean because of the lack of food. 	 Ona ko te mea e fakaaogā foki te “oge” i ana tafa, kāti e fakauiga te tugāpati tenā ki se taimi ne tumau ei a nifo i te ‵ma ona ko te seai o meakai.


What wise counsel did Solomon give? 	 Se a te fakatakitakiga poto ne tuku mai ne Solomona?


So just a few days before his death, four of his apostles asked him: “When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?” 	 Tela la, i nāi aso mai mua o tena mate, ne fesili atu ana apositolo e tokofa ki a ia: “Ka ‵tupu mafea a mea konei, kae se a foki te fakailoga o tou fakatasi mai mo te gataga o te olaga tenei?”


(See paragraphs 13-15) 	 (Onoono ki te palakalafa e 13-15)


“The Law has become our tutor leading to Christ.”—GALATIANS 3:24. 1, 2. What were some of the benefits that came to Israelites who carefully observed the Mosaic Law? 	 “Ko fai mo takitaki o tatou a te Tulafono, e takitaki ei ne ia tatou ke oko ki te oko mai o Keliso.”—KALATIA 3:24.


He has turned his right hand back from before the enemy; and in Jacob he keeps burning like a flaming fire that has devoured all around.” 	 Ne oso mai tena kaitaua ki a matou e pelā me se afi, tenā ne fakama‵sei ei a mea katoa.”


We ought to work at getting “a firm hold on the real life.” (1 Tim. 6:18, 19) You likely have no doubt that everlasting life on earth under God’s Kingdom will provide endless opportunities to enjoy interesting activities. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o ga‵lue ko te mea “ke puke ‵mau . . . ki te ola tonu.” (1 Timoteo 6:18, 19) Ka sē fakalotolotolua koe me i te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi mai lalo i te Malo o te Atua ka tuku mai i ei a avanoaga se-gata-mai ke fia‵fia ki galuega fakafiafia loto.


15, 16. How have missionaries and others taken up the challenge of preaching in local languages? 	 15, 16. Ne fakafesagai atu pefea a misionale mo nisi tino ki te faigata o talai atu i ‵gana a fenua kese‵kese?


14 Read aloud. 	 14 Ke faitau ki luga.


We know that we are on the threshold of the best of times because we are very deep into “the time of the end”! 	 E iloa ne tatou me ko ‵tu ‵pili tatou ki toe taimi ‵lei me ko leva ne ‵nofo atu tatou i te vaitaimi o “te gataga”!


(Josh. 1:7-9) How those words must have strengthened Joshua! 	 (Iosua 1:7-9) Ko oko eiloa te fakama‵losi atu o pati konā ki a Iosua!


7 We must be truthful. 	 7 E ‵tau mo tatou o fai a te mea tonu.


Many faithful women have served God despite “the order of the king” 	 12, 13. (a) Ne fakamaoni mai pefea ne Apikaila a tena poto mo tena fakamaoni ki a Ieova mo tena tino ne fakaeke? (e) Ne a mea ne fai ne Apikaila i te fokiatuga ki te fale, kae ne a mea ne iku atu ki a ia? 14.


We might ask ourselves, ‘Do I make a regular effort to get to know people of a culture different from my own?’ 	 Kāti ka fesili ifo tatou penei, ‘E mata e taumafai malosi ke iloa ‵lei ne au a tino mai se fenua telā e ‵kese mai toku fenua?’


We should not expect that any of our possessions, regardless of how treasured or valuable they may be, will survive with us through the great tribulation.—Prov. 11:4, ftn.; Matt. 24:21, 22; Luke 12:15. 	 E se ‵tau o mafau‵fau tatou me isi ne ‵tou kope ka ‵sao fakatasi mo tatou i te fakalavelave lasi, faitalia me pefea te tāua.—Faata. 11:4; Mata. 24:21, 22; Luka 12:15.


(John 11:23, 24) And when brought back to life, Lazarus did not relate any experiences of an afterlife. 	 (Ioane 11:23, 24) Kae i te taimi ne toe ola mai ei Lasalo, e seai eiloa ne ana tala e uiga ki te ola mai tua o te mate.


In him are spiritual treasures that are easily within reach of anyone who wholeheartedly seeks them. 	 E maua i a ia a koloa faka-te-agaga katoa kolā e faigofie ke oko atu ki ei so se tino telā e ‵sala atu ki ei mo te loto kātoa.


Indeed, Jehovah God graciously answers prayers and “becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” 	 A te tonuga loa, e tali faka‵lei ne Ieova te Atua a ‵talo “kae tuku atu foki ne ia te taui ‵lei ki tino kola e salasala ki a ia.”


However, none of them attained Alexander’s degree of power. 	 E ui i ei, e seai eiloa se tino i latou ne maua ne ia te malosi o Alesana.


12 By the end of World War I in 1918, Jehovah’s servants could see that God had condemned Christendom and all the rest of false religion. 	 12 I te fakaotiga o te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi i te 1918, ne mafai o lavea atu ne tavini a Ieova me ne taku fakamasei ne te Atua a Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se mo te ‵toega o lotu ‵se katoa.


13 Did the injustices make Joseph bitter? 	 13 E mata, ne maua ne Iosefa te loto ita ona ko faifaiga sē fakamaoni konā?


[Pictures on page 7] It is spiritual qualities that count among true Christians 	 E fakaasi atu ne Molimau a Ieova a te fakaaloalo ki olotou tuakoi


9 Read Philippians 2:4. 	 9 Faitau te Filipi 2:4.


World events may motivate people to think seriously about their future. 	 E fai ne mea ‵tupu i te lalolagi ke mafau‵fau faka‵lei a tino ki olotou olaga i aso mai mua.


Positive Results of Practicing the Truth 14. 	 Mea Aogā Kolā e Maua Mai te Tautali Atu ki te Munatonu


What Can We Conclude? 	 Se a te Mea e Mafai o Fakaiku Aka ne Tatou?


A depressed teenager in Poland asked an acquaintance for advice. With gentle probing, the friend, who is one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, learned that the girl was overwhelmed with questions and doubts: “Why is there so much evil? 	 Ne silisili faka‵lei atu tena taugasoa, telā se Molimau a Ieova, ki a ia, kae ne iloa aka ne ia i ei me e uke ‵ki ana fesili kae ne nofo foki a ia mo manatu fakalotolotolua, penei: “Kaia ko uke ‵ki ei a amioga ma‵sei?


This not only will enhance your personal teaching ability but will also help your children to become more effective teachers. 	 Ka se fai fua ne te mea tenei ke momea aka te ‵lei o tou atamai i te akoako atu kae ka fesoasoani atu foki ki au tama‵liki ke fai pelā me ne faiakoga apo.


Worship at Shrines? 	 Tapuaki Atu i se Koga Fakalotu ‵Malu?


God hates a deceitful, treacherous divorce. 	 E takalialia a te Atua ki te avaga telā e ‵tala i pogai sē ‵tonu.


Prayer may help us to discern what about our desire to reach out for service privileges? 	 Se a te fesoasoani e maua i te ‵talo ke iloa ei ne tatou a ‵tou manakoga mō nisi tauliaga i te fakapotopotoga?


In this case, the “heart” relates to one’s disposition. 	 I te tulaga tenei, e fakasino atu eiloa a te “loto” ki uiga totino o te tino.


14 The Mosaic Law governed Israel’s affairs for over 1,500 years. 	 14 Ne takitaki ne te Tulafono a Mose a te kau Isalaelu mō tausaga e silia atu mo te 1,500.


14 Some five centuries later, Jehovah used his power in an even greater way by delivering repentant humans from slavery to sin and death. 	 14 I se lima senitenali mai tua ifo, ne fakaaoga ne Ieova tena malosi i nisi auala tai ‵lasi atu mai te faka‵saoga o tino loto sala‵mo mai te ‵nofo pologa ki te agasala mo te mate.


He responded well and soon was back in the race, active in congregation matters again. 	 Ne talia faka‵lei ne tou tagata kae toe foki mai ki te fakatautelega kae ko malosi ‵ki i mea fai a te fakapotopotoga.


19 By his words and deeds, Jesus showed that happiness comes from giving and from serving, not from selfishness. 	 19 Mai i ana pati mo ana faifaiga, ne fakaasi atu ei ne Iesu a te fiafia telā e maua mai i te tuku atu o mea mo te tavini atu, kae sē ko te manatu fakapito.


Consider an example. 	 Ke mafaufau ki se fakaakoakoga.


HOLY PRIESTHOOD IS SET FORTH 	 NE FAKATU SE POTUKAU O FAITAULAGA ‵MALU


7 Of course, no servant of Jehovah is ever truly alone. 	 7 E tonu, e seai se tavini a Ieova e mafai o nofo tokotasi i a ia eiloa.


(John 17:5) He is “the beginning of the creation by God.” 	 (Ioane 17:5) A ia“ko te kamataga o mea katoa ne faite ne te Atua.”


“Keep Doing This” 	 “Ke Fai Faeloa te Mea Tenei”


2 Before anything was created, God existed by himself for countless ages of time. 	 2 A koi tuai o faite a nisi mea katoa, ko leva eiloa ne ola a te Atua i te fia o tausaga.


His focus on material prosperity was gradually leading him away from everything that really mattered to him. 	 A te fakamuamua faeloa ne ia o kope faka-te-foitino ne takitaki malielie atu ei a ia keatea mai mea katoa kolā e tāua ‵tonu ki a ia.


If we are the kind of people whom Jesus had in mind, we are peaceable and ‘do not render injury for injury to anyone.’ 	 Kafai tatou ko vaegā tino kolā ne mafaufau a Iesu ki ei, a tatou ne tino e fakatupu te filemu, kae e se ‘taui atu te masei ki te masei.’


Moral values that are rooted in God’s Word, the Bible, and that have long been widely accepted as a guide for what is right and what is wrong are being pushed aside. 	 Ko se toe fakatāua ne tino a amioga kolā e fakavae ki te Muna a te Atua, ko te Tusi Tapu, ko mea kolā ko leva ne talia ne tino e pelā me ko te auala e fakaiku aka ei a mea tonu mo mea ‵se.


It comes from the Bible—the book written under the direct influence of God’s spirit. 	 E māfua mai a te fekau tenei i te Tusi Tapu—ko te tusi telā ne tusi mai lalo i te takitakiga a te agaga o te Atua.


When that failed to break his resolve, guards staged a mock execution. 	 Ne seki mafai o ‵fuli ne te faiga tenā a tena fakaikuga, telā ne fakasala ei ne sotia a ia ki te noua.


10 When we first learned the truths contained in God’s Word and then dedicated our lives to Jehovah, we probably read the Bible eagerly. 	 10 I te taimi ne fatoā tauloto ei tatou ki muna‵tonu i te Muna a te Atua kae tuku atu ‵tou ola ki a Ieova, kāti ne fai‵tau sāle tatou mo te loto finafinau ki te Tusi Tapu.


Even while Paul was carrying on his ministry, some fleshly critics charged that “his presence in person [was] weak and his speech contemptible.” (2 Cor. 10:10) But we should not forget that he became a Christian by a miraculous display from Jesus. 	 I te taimi ne fai ei ne Paulo tena galuega talai, ne ‵losi atu a nisi tino fakatauemu me “i tena fakatasi mai ki a tatou e foliga mai me e vaīvāi fua a ia kae e seai se aoga o ana pati.” (2 Koli. 10:10) Kae e se ‵tau o puli i a tatou me ne fai a ia mo fai se Kelisiano e auala i se vavega ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu.


And we will continue to be known as a people “zealous for fine works.”—Titus 2:14. 	 Kae ka tumau eiloa tatou i te fai mo fai ne tino kolā e loto ‘finafinau o fai a galuega ‵lei.’—Tito 2:14.


(Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 4:19) Her conscience began working, and she proceeded to set matters straight. 	 (Kalatia 5:19-21; Efeso 4:19) Ne kamata o toe galue tena loto lagona, kae ne gasuesue ei a ia o faka‵tonu aka te mea tenā.


In response to Thomas’ question about Jesus’ statement concerning going away and preparing a place for them, Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. 	 I te tali atu ki te fesili a Toma e uiga ki te fakamatalaga a Iesu me ka fanatu a ia o fakatoka se koga mō latou, ne fai atu a Iesu: “Ko au te auala, te munatonu mo te ola.


14 Paul next contrasted Christ with Adam. 	 14 I konā loa ne fakaasi atu ne Paulo a te ‵kese o Keliso mo Atamu.


They had a theme: the government by which God will successfully rule our earth. 	 E tasi te matua o ana akoakoga konā: ko te malo telā ka pule mai ne te Atua ki te lalolagi.


18. (a) What will the wild beast do, and with what outcome? (b) Daniel 2:44 refers to God’s Kingdom as destroying which kingdoms? 	 18. (a) Se a te mea ka fai ne te manu fekai, kae se a te ikuga ka maua mai i ei? (e) E ‵tusa mo te Tanielu 2:44, ko malo fea ka fakaseai ne te Malo o te Atua?


So on the basis of the future sacrifice of Jesus Christ, Jehovah could forgive the sins of descendants of Adam who exercised faith in that promise. 	 Ona ko te taulaga a Iesu Keliso i aso mai mua, ne mafai ei ne Ieova o fakamagalo a agasala a tama‵liki a Atamu kolā ne fakatuanaki ki te folafolaga tenā.


But it was also “new” in that it called for self-sacrificing love, which the disciples might need as they faced new circumstances. 	 Kae se mea “fou” foki me e manakogina i ei te alofa sē fakapito, ko te alofa telā e manakogina ne soko māfai e fe‵paki latou mo fakanofonofoga ‵fou.


11 Our courage and faith are strengthened when we see that God is with those who put his interests and the welfare of fellow believers ahead of their own concerns. 	 11 E fakamalosi aka ‵tou loto malosi mo te fakatuanaki māfai e lavea ne tatou i te Atua e fakatasi atu ki a latou kolā ne fakamuamua ne latou te faiga o tena loto mo te puipuiga o olotou taina.


Additionally, God’s Word states: “All hearts Jehovah is searching, and every inclination of the thoughts he is discerning. 	 E se gata i ei, e fai mai a te Muna a te Atua, penei: “E iloa ne ia a ‵tou mafaufauga mo ‵tou manakoga katoa.


A few days later, another newspaper in the same city quoted a church spokesman as saying: “[Jehovah’s Witnesses] cannot be ‘a Christian congregation,’ since they have nothing in common with the Christian faith in the person of Jesus Christ.” 	 I nāi aso mai tua ifo i ei, ne siki mai ne te suā nusipepa a pati konei a se sui o te ekalesia: “E se mafai o taku [Molimau a Ieova] ‘se fakapotopotoga Kelisiano,’ me e se tāitāi o fetaui latou mo talitonuga faka-Kelisiano e uiga ki a Iesu Keliso.”


“Become Wise in Your Future” 	 ‘Ke Maua ne Koe te Poto i se Aso’


(Acts 4:13) Nevertheless, Jesus assured them that understanding God’s Word was within their reach. 	 (Galuega 4:13) Kae ne fakamautinoa atu ne Iesu ki a latou me e mafai eiloa o malamalama latou i te Muna a te Atua.


Also, seek out the support of the brotherhood. 	 Ke ‵sala foki ki te fesoasoani o te kau taina.


Just as a friend might tap you on the shoulder to bring something to your attention, Jehovah can use his spirit to draw your attention to an aspect of your conduct or personality that you—and no doubt many others like you—need to improve. 	 E pelā me se taugasoa e fakapatele mai ki ‵tou tuauma ke ‵saga atu tatou, e mafai foki o fakaaoga ne Ieova a tena agaga ke fesoasoani mai ke iloa ne tatou me isi se mea i ‵tou amioga io me ko uiga totino e manakogina ke tai faka‵lei aka ne tatou.


How can material pursuits weigh us down? 	 E fi‵ta pefea tatou i te ‵sala atu ki mea faka-te-foitino?


However, have you considered the possibility that our expectations of God could be based on a faulty premise? 	 Kae e mafaufau koe me e mafai o fakavae ‵tou fakamoemoega e uiga ki te Atua ki se manatu ‵se?


(John 12:42, 43) How much better it would have been for those rulers had they not given so much importance to what the Pharisees thought. 	 (Ioa. 12:42, 43) E sili atu i te ‵lei moi fai ne sē fakatāua ne tino pule konā a manatu o te kau Falesaio.


The important thing is to do all that we personally can. 	 A te mea tāua ko te fai o te ‵toe mea e mafai ne tatou taki tokotasi o fai.


(Judg. 11:39, 40) Do not unmarried Christians who use their singleness to give greater attention to “the things of the Lord” also deserve commendation and encouragement?—1 Cor. 7:32-35. 	 (Fama. 11:39, 40) E a, e mata, e se ‵tau foki o maua ne latou kolā e seki a‵vaga kae fakaaoga olotou tulaga ‵nofo taka ke “tuku katoatoa [latou] ki te Aliki” a muna fakamālō mo fakamalosiga penā?—1 Koli. 7:32-35.


The Greek word usually translated “encouragement” literally means “a calling to one’s side.” 	 A te pati Eleni telā e masani o ‵fuli ki ei te “fakamalosiga” e fakauiga loa ki te “kau tasi.”


Do You Recall? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamatala mai a te matua ‵lei?


2 Paul included Noah in his list of faithful witnesses when he wrote: “By faith Noah, after being given divine warning of things not yet beheld, showed godly fear and constructed an ark for the saving of his household; and through this faith he condemned the world, and he became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith.” 	 2 Ne aofia ne Paulo a Noa i te fakasologa o molimau fakamaoni i te taimi ne tusi mai ei a ia: “Ko te fakatuanaki foki ne ala ei a Noa o lagona ne ia te fakatonuga a te Atua i mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua, kolā e se mafai o matea ne ia. Ne fakalogo ki te Atua, faite ei ne ia a te vaka telā ne ola ei a ia mo tena kāiga. Ona ko te mea nei, ne fakasala ei ne ia te lalolagi, kae ne maua ne ia te amiotonu mai te Atua e alatu i te fakatuanaki.”


When God set his Son upon the throne, the rulers of the earth should have quit “muttering an empty thing.” 	 I te taimi ne fakasopo ei ne te Atua a tena Tama ki luga i te nofogaaliki, ne seki ‵tau mo takitaki o te lalolagi o ‘fai‵pati ki mea sē aogā.’


Former enemies are now being united in an international brotherhood 	 Ko ‵kau fakatasi nei a fili mua i se kautaina i te lalolagi kātoa


9. (a) How did the Septuagint and other early translations affect readers of God’s Word? (b) What is your favorite portion of the Hebrew Scriptures? 	 9. (a) Ne aoga pefea a te Septuagint mo nisi ‵fuliga i aso mua ki tino kolā e fai‵tau ki te Muna a te Atua? (e) Se a te ‵toe vaega gali ki a koe i Tusitusiga Tapu faka-Epelu?


We invite you to read the next article to consider some practical wisdom that can help right now as well as solutions that you might not have thought of. 	 Ke na faitau nei ki te suā mataupu kae ka fakaasi mai i ei a nisi auala kolā e mafai o fesoasoani mai i te vaitaimi nei mo nisi auala aogā kolā kāti e seki mafaufau koe me ka mafai o faka‵lei aka i ei te fakalavelave tenā.


5 The book of creation teaches us much about Jehovah’s “invisible qualities,” but it leaves unanswered such important questions as, What does the future hold for mankind? 	 5 E tauloto ne tatou a “uiga sē lavea” o Ieova mai mea e uke kolā ne faite ne ia, kae e sē tali aka i ei a fesili tāua, e pelā mo te fesili tenei, Ne a mea ka ‵tupu ki te kau kāiga o tino i aso mai mua?


And he that is hiring himself out is hiring himself out for a bag having holes.” 	 A te tino galue foki e se lava te tausiga o tena ola i tena togi.”


The Ten Commandments clearly stipulated: “Honor your father and your mother.” 	 E manino ‵lei te faimaiga i Tulafono e Sefulu: “Ke āva koutou ki otou tamana mo otou mātua.”


resolve difficulties when they arise. 	 faka‵lei aka a fakalavelave māfai ko ‵tupu.


That nation is indeed “a special property,” or “a people for special possession,” to Jehovah. 	 A te fenua tenā e fai eiloa mo fai ‘se kope fakapito’ io me ko “te fenua filifilia” o Ieova.


The faithful patriarch Job enjoyed “intimacy with God,” and so can you. 	 A te tagata fakamaoni mua ko Iopu, ne maua ne ia se va “taugasoa” mo te Atua, kae e mafai foki o fai koe penā.


So make Jehovah happy by obeying him and serving him! 	 Tela la, fai a Ieova ke fiafia mai te fakalogo kae tavini atu ki a ia!


(Proverbs 31:24) Contrary to the culture in other nations at that time—in which the father alone taught his sons—the Israelite mother was to share in educating her male children until adulthood. 	 (Faataoto 31:24) E ‵kese mai i tu i nisi atufenua i te taimi tenā—telā e akoako tokotasi ne te tamana ana tama tāgata—e ‵tau aofia te mātua Isalaelu i te akoakoga o ana tamaliki tāgata ke oko eiloa ki te taimi ko ma‵tua ei.


“Jehovah knows those who belong to him.”—2 TIM. 2:19. 	 “E iloa ne te Aliki [ko Ieova] a latou kolā e a ia.”—2 TIMOTEO 2:19.


Moses Shunned the “Enjoyment of Sin” 	 Ne ‵Kalo Keatea a Mose Mai “te Fiafia o Fai te Agasala”


In Bible times, Enoch and Noah ‘walked with God.’ 	 I aso o te Tusi Tapu, “ne ‵nofo [“sa‵sale,” NW] fakatasi” mo te Atua a Enoka mo Noa.


As recorded at Matthew 24:32, 33, Jesus said: “Now learn from the fig tree as an illustration this point: Just as soon as its young branch grows tender and it puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 	 E pelā mo te mea e fakaasi mai i te Mataio 24:32, 33, ne fai atu a Iesu: “Mafaufau ki te mati mo ona uiga. I te taimi e lavea ei ne koutou ona kaula ko ola ake mo ona lau foki ko ‵somo, ko iloa ei ne koutou me ko pili mai aso ‵vela.


But Job refuses to “curse God.”—Job 2:9. 	 Kae ne ita fitifiti a Iopu ma ‘muna masei atu ki te Atua.’—Iopu 2:9.


• Adam’s progeny received what inheritance, and with what result? 	 • Se a te mea ne maua ne tama‵liki a Atamu, kae se a tena ikuga?


The Hebrew word translated “vanity” refers to something empty, futile, meaningless, of no substance, or of no lasting value. 	 A te pati Epelu telā e ‵fuli ki te “se aogā” e fakasino atu ki se mea masa, seai sena uiga, kae se tumau foki tena aogā.


Subject Index for The Watchtower 2017 Indicating the issue in which each article appears BIBLE 	 Fakasologa o Mataupu mō Te Faleleoleo Maluga i te 2017


A mentality similar to that found in Sodom and Gomorrah has come to control much of the entertainment industry. 	 Ko lauiloa nei a te kilokiloga telā ne maua i Sotoma mo Komolo i fakafiafiaga i aso nei.


FROM OUR ARCHIVES 	 MAI ‵TOU FALETUSI


2 As we saw in the preceding article, the foundation of Jesus’ teaching was love. 	 2 E pelā mo mea ne tau‵loto ne tatou i te mataupu muamua, ne fakavae a akoakoga a Iesu ki te alofa.


[Credit Lines] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 15]


(Luke 9:62) Rather, it is the time to “become steadfast, unmovable, always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in connection with the Lord.”—1 Corinthians 15:58. 	 (Luka 9:62) I lō te fai penā, tenei eiloa te taimi ‘ke mautakitaki koutou, sa gasue‵sue, kae ke ga‵lue malosi koutou i te galuega a te Aliki, me ko iloa ‵lei ne koutou me se mafai o maumau otou galuega i te Aliki.”—1 Kolinito 15:58.


What is needed is, not a lot of complicated and expensive equipment or gadgets, but good planning and consistent effort. 	 E manakogina fua i ei a fakatokaga ‵lei mo taumafaiga tumau, kae e se ko mea faigaluega e uke kolā e ‵togi ‵mafa.


(Acts 5:32; Galatians 5:16, 25; Romans 8:5-8) This powerful force enables Christians to produce “the fruitage of the spirit”—fine qualities—and “holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion.” 	 (Galuega 5:32; Kalatia 5:16, 25; Loma 8:5-8) E fesoasoani atu te malosi ‵mana tenei ki Kelisiano ke ati aka ne latou a “fua o te Agaga”—ko uiga ‵lei—kae ‘faka‵malu kae fakatapu olotou olaga mō te Atua.’


Consider some potential challenges and how we can deal with them. 	 Ke onoono aka ki nisi mea faiga‵ta kolā ka fakafesagai mo tatou mo te auala ke ‵saga atu ki ei.


Faith of itself is precious because it “is not a possession of all people.” (2 Thessalonians 3:2) Those not having faith are actually poor in God’s eyes.—Revelation 3:17, 18. 	 (2 Tesalonia 3:2) A latou kolā e se fakatuanaki e fai eiloa pelā me ne tino ma‵tiva i te kilokiloga a te Atua.—Fakaasiga 3:17, 18.


(1 Thess. 5:14, 15) Even when the world faces its darkest moment during the great tribulation, we will be able to “stand up straight and lift up [our] heads,” knowing that our deliverance is near.—Luke 21:25-28. 	 (1 Tesa. 5:14, 15) Kafai foki loa e fakafesagai atu te lalolagi ki te ‵toe taimi fakamataku i te fakalavelave lasi, kae ka mafai eiloa ne tatou o “‵tu faka‵lei kae ‵kilo ki luga” me ko pili mai te taimi ka faka‵sao ei tatou.—Luka 21:25-28.


When on earth, Jesus Christ foretold that in the last days, many would merely claim to follow him. 	 I te taimi koi nofo mai ei a Iesu Keliso i te lalolagi, ne ‵valo mai ne ia me ka tokouke a tino ka fai mai i a latou e tau‵tali atu i a ia i aso fakaoti konei.


Like Jeremiah, we can fight discouragement. 	 E pelā mo Ielemia, e mafai eiloa o ‵teke atu tatou ki te loto vāivāi.


Rather, it provides a basis for hope. 	 I lō te fai penā, e tuku mai i ei se fakavae mō se fakamoemoega.


6 How distressing this must have been for Abram and Sarai! 	 6 Ko oko eiloa i te loto māfatia o Apelamo mo Salai i te mea tenei!


But even the most noble among them do not know their subjects intimately. 	 Kae ke oko foki eiloa ki toe tino pule ‵lei penā, e se iloa ‵lei ne latou a tino mai lalo i olotou pulega.


18 We may not need that same discipline, but what type of clay will we prove to be in the hands of the Great Potter? 	 18 Kāti e se ma‵nako tatou ki te polopolokiga tenā, kae ko tatou ko te vaegā kele fea i lima o te Tino faite ipu kele Sili?


He also proved to be “a liar and the father of the lie.” 	 Ne fakamaoni mai foki a ia e pelā me “se tino loi, ka ko te tamana foki eiloa o tino ‵loi.”


Why are simplicity and good preparation important when we make disciples? 	 Kaia e tāua ei ke fakafaigofie aka kae fakatoka faka‵lei māfai e taumafai tatou o fai a soko?


The Floodwaters Fall 	 Ko Kamata o ‵To te Vaiua


(Hebrews 12:2) The same can be true of us. 	 (Epelu 12:2) E mafai foki o fai tatou penā.


Instead of striking Ben-hadad down, Ahab concluded a covenant with him by which streets in the Syrian capital, Damascus, would be assigned to Ahab, evidently for the establishment of bazaars, or markets. 	 I lō te tamatega o Peniata, ne fai ne Aapo se feagaiga mo ia e uiga ki auala i te laumua o Sulia, ko Tamaseko, kolā e ‵tau o tuku atu ki a Aapo, mō te faka‵tuakaga o maketi.


8 In the first year of Babylonian King Belshazzar, Jehovah granted his prophet Daniel a dream and remarkable visions. 	 8 I te tausaga muamua o te tupu Papelonia ko Pelesala, ne talia ne Ieova ke fai ne tena pelofeta ko Tanielu se moemiti mo fakaasiga fakaofoofogia.


What are members of the “great crowd” determined to do? 	 Se a te mea ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne “te vaitino tokouke” ke fai ne latou?


“Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.” 	 “Te motou Tamana telā i te lagi: ke tapu tou igoa.”


(Acts 10:10-15) Thus, Peter could tell Cornelius: “For a certainty I perceive that God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.” 	 (Galuega 10:10-15) Tela la, ne mafai ei o fai atu a Petelu ki a Konelio: “Se mea tonu i te Atua e se fakailoga tino. So se tino o so se fenua e mataku ki te Atua, kae amiotonu foki, e talia faeloa a ia ne te Atua.”


Someone who is upset might say in an abrupt tone, ‘I want to set something straight with you.’ 	 Kāti ka faipati ita mai se tino telā e kaitaua, ‘Au e manako ke faka‵tonu aka se mea ki a koe.’


Yes, as we vigorously exert ourselves in following the Christ, we enjoy such rich and lasting blessings as peace of mind, satisfaction, contentment, God’s approval, and the prospect of everlasting life.—1 Tim. 4:10. 	 E tonu, i te taimi e ga‵lue malosi ei tatou i te tau‵tali atu ki te Keliso, e maua ne tatou a fakamanuiaga ‵gali kae tumau e pelā mo te filemu o te mafaufau, te fiafia, te lotomalie, te taliaga a te Atua, mo te fakamoemoega ki te ola se-gata-mai.—1 Timoteo 4:10.


17 In principle, what Psalm 71:18 says about instructing “those who are to come” could also be applied to the other sheep, who have received instruction from God’s anointed ones. 	 17 E ‵tusa mo te mea tenā, e mafai foki o fakauiga a pati i te Salamo 71:18 e uiga ki te akoakoga o “tupulaga katoa fakamuli” ki nisi mamoe kolā ne akoakogina ne tino fakaekegina a te Atua.


On his final night as a human, Jesus also told his apostles: “He that has my commandments and observes them, that one is he who loves me. In turn he that loves me will be loved by my Father.” 	 I tena ‵toe po i te lalolagi nei, ne toe fai atu a Iesu ki ana apositolo, penei: “So se tino e talia ne ia aku poloakiga kae tausi ki ei, ko ia tenā e alofa mai ki a au; a ia foki telā e alofa ki a au, e alofagina ne toku Tamana.”


How, then, can a discerning reader decide what deserves his attention? 	 E mafai la pefea o fakaiku aka ne se tino faitau a te tusi telā e ‵tau o saga a ia ki ei?


But what is it? 	 Kae se a te mea tenā?


Later, they were fully exonerated. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne taku ‵tonu atu me ne seki ‵se latou.


After all, the Philistine king and his officials came to visit him in Beer-sheba and sought to make a covenant of peace with him, saying: “We have unmistakably seen that Jehovah has proved to be with you.” 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne āsi atu te tupu o Filisitia mo ana ofisa ki tou tagata i Pelesepa kae taumafai ke fai se feagaiga ke maua se filemu i te lotou vā, i olotou pati konei: “Ko iloa nei ne matou i te Aliki e fakatasi mo koe.”


SHOULD YOU TRUST RELIGION? 	 E MATA, E ‵TAU O TALITONU KOE KI LOTU?


Put Kingdom Interests First 	 Ke Fakamuamua a Manakoga o te Malo


According to Proverbs 18:1, “one isolating himself” may come to harm. 	 E ‵tusa mo te Faataoto 18:1, e mafai eiloa o logo‵mae koe māfai ‘e ‵vae keatea mai nisi tino.’


As individuals, they have different mental and physical abilities. 	 E kese‵kese te atamai o tino taki tokotasi i te feitu faka-te-mafaufau mo te feitu faka-te-foitino.


“YOU MUST CHOOSE LIFE” 	 “KO TE OLA E ‵TAU O FILIFILI NE KOUTOU”


How can we manifest generosity, and with what possible benefits both to us and to those whom we help? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te kaimalie, kae ne a mea aogā ka maua ne tatou mo tino kolā e fesoasoani atu tatou ki ei?


Take, for example, Daniela from Vienna, Austria. 	 Ke mafau‵fau ki a Daniela mai Vienna, i Austria.


(Job 38:4-7) Ever since then, these heavenly creatures have displayed a keen interest in human affairs. 	 (Iopu 38:4-7) Talu mai te taimi tenā, ne fia ‵saga malosi mai a tino faka-te-lagi konā ki faifaiga a tino i lalo nei.


Indeed, impartiality needs to be more than a veneer. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵tau eiloa o fakaasi ‵tonu atu a te sē fakailoga tino.


(Heb. 10:24, ftn.) 	 (Epe. 10:24, fml.)


It appears, then, that when Jehovah God confused the speech of those rebels, he blotted out all memory of their previous common language. 	 E foliga mai i ei, me i te taimi ne faka‵numi ne Ieova te Atua a te fai‵pati o tino ‵teke konā, ne ave katoatoa keatea ne ia mai i olotou mafaufau a te ‵gana telā ne fai‵pati muamua latou ki ei.


2. What is one reason for the zeal of Jehovah’s Witnesses? 	 2 E ‵pau a te loto finafinau o Molimau a Ieova i aso nei mo Kelisiano i aso o te kau apositolo.


First, we note that the bones are described as either “dry” or “very dry.” 	 Muamua la, e iloa ne tatou me i ivi konei “e ma‵lo” io me “ko oko eiloa i te ma‵lo.”


In the parable of the virgins, Jesus states: “While they were going off to buy, the bridegroom arrived [“came,” Kingdom Interlinear].” 	 I te tala fakatusa e uiga ki tamāfine, e fai mai a Iesu: “I te taimi ne olo ei latou o ‵togi olotou sinu kae oko mai [“vau,” Kingdom Interlinear] te tamataene ka fakaipoipo.”


The prophetic Bible book of Daniel discloses how these “world rulers” have been exerting control over the world since ancient times. 	 E fakaasi mai i te tusi fakapelofeta a Tanielu i te Tusi Tapu a te auala ne pule mai ei a “pule o te lalolagi” ki luga i te lalolagi talu mai aso ko ‵teka.


We hunger for friendship and connection with others. 	 E ma‵nako malosi tatou o fai taugasoa kae ke maua se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo nisi tino.


Moreover, Jesus has the inheritance as God’s Firstborn. 	 E se gata i ei, ne maua ne Iesu a tena tulaga mai tena tofi ko te Uluaki a te Atua.


15 Another voluntary offering was the communion sacrifice, described in Leviticus chapter 3. 	 15 A te suā taulaga telā ne tuku atu mo te loto malie ko te taulaga fakafetai, telā e fakamatala mai i te Levitiko mataupu e 3. E mafai o ‵fuli te igoa tenā ko te “taulaga o meaalofa mō te manuia.”


(Ps. 51:10) If we have sinned seriously, we should also seek the spiritual assistance of the elders. 	 (Salamo 51:10) E ‵tau foki o ‵sala atu tatou ki te fesoasoani faka-te-agaga mai te kau toeaina māfai ne fai ne tatou se agasala matagā.


(Psalm 119:42) At times, we may be like Jesus’ persecuted disciples, who prayed: “Jehovah, . . . grant your slaves to keep speaking your word with all boldness.” 	 (Salamo 119:42) I nisi taimi, kāti e fai tatou e pelā mo soko o Iesu kolā ne fakasauāgina, kae ‵talo atu penei: “te Aliki, . . . fesoasoani mai ki a matou, ko au tavini, ko te mea ke faipati ne matou tau muna mo te loto toa.”


We should be careful that we do not use the Bible to intimidate people. 	 E ‵tau mo tatou o fakaeteete ke mo a ma fakaaoga a te Tusi Tapu ke fakaitaita ki ei a tino.


“But I have changed!” was Ella’s firm reply. 	 Kae ne tali atu a Ela mo te mautinoa: “Ikai, e se penā.


Of the Christians in the first century, Paul wrote: “It is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by [God’s] undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom paid by Christ Jesus.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo e uiga ki Kelisiano i aso o te kau apositolo, penei: “Kae ne takuamiotonugina latou i tena meaalofa tela ko te alofa tauanoa [o te Atua], ko te fakaolataga i a Keliso Iesu.”


A TURNING POINT IN IRELAND’S THEOCRATIC HISTORY 	 SE ‵FULIGA I AIALANI I TALA FAKA-TE-AGAGA MUA


11 Today, many people go through life without ever developing a close friendship with anyone. 	 11 I aso nei, e ola a tino e tokouke e aunoa mo te fakamalosiakaga o se va fakataugasoa ‵pili mo se isi tino.


“This led to feelings of guilt, which only made matters worse.” 	 “Ne iku atu i ei ki te sē ‵lei o oku lagonaga, kae fai fua i ei ke sinā masei atu toku tulaga.”


The apostle John was moved to write: “God is love.” (1 John 4:8) Jehovah God has dealt very lovingly with mankind, and he wants people to respond by loving him in return. 	 Ne fakaosofia a te apositolo ko Ioane ke tusi mai penei: “Te Atua ko te alofa eiloa a ia.” (1 Ioane 4:8) E uke ‵ki a faifaiga alofa a te Atua ne fai mō tino kae e manako foki a ia ke a‵lofa atu a tino ki a ia.


(Matthew 10:22; John 15:18) Noah had the courage to serve God, though it was not popular to do so. 	 (Mataio 10:22; Ioane 15:18) Ne maua ne Noa te loto toa ke tavini atu ki te Atua, faitalia te sē lauiloa o te faifaiga tenā.


To save himself from disaster, he should repent and seek the spiritual assistance of the elders in the congregation. 	 Ko te mea ke sao a ia mai fakalavelave, e ‵tau mo ia o salamō kae ‵sala ki te fesoasoani o toeaina i te fakapotopotoga.


For in the wilderness waters will have burst out, and torrents in the desert plain. 	 A tino vae ma‵sei ka eva ki luga kae saka, ka ko tino gugu ka ka‵laga mo te fia‵fia.


What is involved in serving Jehovah with “a complete heart”? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te “loto kātoa”?


10, 11. (a) What questions may people ask you about your decision to serve God? (b) What can you learn from the way Jesus answered questions about true worship? 	 10, 11. (a) Ne a fesili e mafai o fesili atu ne tino e uiga ki tau fakaikuga ke tavini atu ki te Atua? (e) Se a te mea e tauloto ne koe mai te auala ne tali atu ei a Iesu ki fesili e uiga ki te tapuakiga tonu?


But you are ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for special possession, that you should declare abroad the excellencies’ of the one that called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 	 A koutou ko te fenua filifilia, ko faitaulaga a te Tupu, ko te fenua tapu, ko tino tonu o te Atua, ne filifilia ke folafola atu a galuega fakaofoofogina a te Atua, telā ne kalagagina ne ia a koutou mai i te pouliga ki tona mainaga fakaofoofogina.


What took place in connection with the daughter of Jairus? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu ki te tamaliki fafine a Iailo?


He was kept in custody, perhaps chained to his guard. Yet, no chain could silence the zealous apostle! 	 Ne ‵loka a ia i te falepuipui, kae kāti ne ‵sai foki a ia ki se seni kae taofi ne tena leoleo, kae e seai se seni ne mafai o fakafilemu ne ia tena loto finafinau!


An unprepared minister tends to talk too much. 	 A te tino fai soko telā e se fakatoka faka‵lei e mafai o faipati ‵soko atu faeloa.


(Jas. 1:17) Really, everyone owes Jehovah a debt of gratitude. 	 (Iakopo 1:17) E tonu, e ‵tau mo tino katoa o loto fakafetai ki a Ieova.


We will also benefit from other points Jesus made about doing good to others. 	 Ka maua foki ne tatou a mea aogā mai nisi manatu o Iesu e uiga ki te faiga o mea ‵lei ki nisi tino.


However, God’s servants are primarily interested in his viewpoint. 	 Kae e fakatulaga muamua ne tavini a te Atua a tena kilokiloga e uiga ki te mea tenā.


What is the condition of the dead?’ 	 Se a te tulaga o tino ‵mate?’


We are not the product of uncaring, mindless evolution. 	 Ne seki māfua mai tatou i se mea sē alofa kae seai sena mafaufau e pelā mo te evolusione.


(2 Ki. 19:35; Dan. 10:5, 11, 14; Acts 7:53; Rev. 1:1) Since we now have the complete Word of God, angels may not need to convey divine messages. 	 (2 Tupu 19:35; Tanielu 10:5, 11, 14; Galuega 7:53; Fakaasiga 1:1) Ona ko te mea ko maua ne tatou te Muna kātoa a te Atua, kāti ko se toe ‵tau o fakaasi mai ne agelu a fekau mai te Atua.


This book is by far the world’s most widely distributed publication. 	 A te tusi tenei ko te ‵toe tusi lauiloa eiloa telā ko salalau atu i te lalolagi kātoa.


The account says: “When [Jesus] heard that [Lazarus] was sick, then he actually remained two days in the place where he was.” 	 E fai mai te tala: “Kae i te logoga a Iesu i a Lasalo ko masaki, ne nofo eiloa a ia i te koga tenā i aso e lua.”


Or perhaps a few parents in the congregation allow their children to do things that you do not want your child to do. 	 Io me kāti e talia ne nāi mātua i te fakapotopotoga a olotou tama‵liki ke fai ne latou a mea kolā e se manako koe ke fai ne tau tamaliki.


13 The apostle Paul felt a personal responsibility to share the good news with others. 	 13 Ne lagona ifo ne te apositolo ko Paulo tena tiute totino ke fakailoa atu te tala ‵lei ki nisi tino.


(Proverbs 8:22, 30) During all that time, a deeply loving and affectionate relationship developed. 	 (Faataoto 8:22, 30) I te taimi kātoa tenā, ne ati aka ei se fesokotakiga alofa ‵poko kae gali mo Ieova.


(Numbers 31:16; 1 Kings 16:30, 31; Revelation 2:14, 16, 20-23) But what about our time—“the Lord’s day”? 	 (Numela 31:16; 1 Tupu 16:30, 31; Fakaasiga 2:14, 16, 20-23) Kae e a ‵tou taimi nei—“te Aso o te Aliki”?


Unfortunately, many are confused about what the Bible teaches concerning sex. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ko ‵numi valevale a tino e tokouke i mea e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te ‵moe fakatauavaga.


The fear of Jehovah—that is wisdom,” Job exclaimed, “and to turn away from bad is understanding.” 	 Ka fia maua ne koe te malamalama, e tau mo koe o fulitua keatea mai i te faiga o amioga masei.”


They Broke Free From False Religion, Nov. 	 Ne ‵Tele Kea‵tea Latou Mai Lotu ‵Se, Nove.


What an effect that had on the principal administrator of Cyprus, who was listening to the whole conversation! 	 Ne fakalogologo faka‵lei a te kovana o Kupelu ki te sau‵talaga kātoa tenā!


So provision was made for them to be assisted by other members of the tribe of Levi. 	 Tela la, ne fai a fakatokaga ke fesoasoani atu a nisi tino ki a latou mai te matakāiga o Levi.


We are afraid of getting wet.” 	 E se fia aofia eiloa a tatou i ei.”


Even some Witnesses have unwittingly exposed themselves to this harmful material. 	 E isi foki ne Molimau kolā ne maua fakapulele ne latou a fakamatalaga fakama‵taku konā.


A marriage mate, a close friend, or a congregation elder may be able to help you to put your anxiety into perspective. 	 Ko tau avaga, se taugasoa pili, io me se toeaina i te fakapotopotoga telā e mafai o fesoasoani atu i mea kolā e manavase koe ki ei.


Punished with the endless vengeance of quenchless fire, and not dying, it is impossible for them to have [an end] put to their misery.”—Clement of Alexandria, a writer of the second and third centuries C.E. 	 A te fakasalaga se-gata-mai ki te afi telā e se mafai o tamate, kae se mafai o ‵mate latou i ei, e se mafai ne ia o [fakagata aka] olotou logo‵maega katoa.”—Clement of Alexandria, se tino tusitala i te lua mo te tolu senitenali T.A.


The prophet is ‘no longer speechless’ to the exiles. 	 Ne maua ei ne te pelofeta a te ‘malosi ke faipati’ atu ki tino Iutaia kolā ne puke fakapagota.


(Zech. 9:9) This was fulfilled when Jesus entered Jerusalem before the Passover in the year 33 C.E. The crowd spread their outer garments as well as tree branches on the road. 	 (Sakalia 9:9) Ne fakataunu a te mea tenei i te taimi ne ulu atu ei Iesu ki loto i Ielusalema mai mua o te Paseka i te 33 T.A. Ne ‵fola ne tino olotou gatu ‵loa e penā foki mo lau o lakau i te auala.


Then Jesus applied these words to himself, saying: “Today this scripture that you just heard is fulfilled.” 	 Ne fakauiga ne Iesu a pati konei ki a ia eiloa, ana muna: “Ko fakataunu i te aso nei a te vaega o te Tusi tenei, telā ko oti ne fakalogo‵logo koutou ki ei.”


20 The course of wisdom and happiness is to stick closely to the incomparable laws that Jehovah has provided to help guide our lives. 	 20 A te auala ke maua ei te poto mo te fiafia ko te puke ‵mau ki tulafono tafasili i te tāua kolā ne tuku mai ne Ieova ke takitaki ‵tou olaga.


(Ezekiel 34:23, 24; 37:22, 24, 25) This one is none other than Jesus Christ in Kingdom power. 	 (Esekielu 34:23, 24; 37:22, 24, 25) A te tino tenei ko Iesu Keliso eiloa telā ka pule mai i te malosi o tena Malo.


We often ask people whether they pray for that Kingdom. 	 E fesili atu sāle matou ki tino me e ‵talo atu latou mō te Malo tenā me ikai.


The Greek word di·aʹko·nos is the source of the word “deacon,” an official in the church. 	 A te pati Eleni ko te di·aʹko·nos ko te māfuaga o te pati “tiakono,” se tulaga maluga i te lotu.


19 Although those without faith may scoff, we rejoice in our obedience to our loving Creator. 	 19 Faitalia me e fakatauemu mai a tino kolā e se fakatuanaki, e fia‵fia eiloa tatou me e faka‵logo tatou ki te ‵tou Atua alofa telā ne faite ne ia tatou.


6 When we read in a foreign tongue, our heart may not be as involved as it would be in our own language. 	 6 Kafai e fai‵tau tatou i se ‵gana fakaa‵tea, e se ‵goto tonu ki tou loto a ‵tou mea e faitau e pelā mo tatou ma fai‵tau ki ‵tou ‵gana totino.


To many of them, the earth and all material things are evil—a barrier to real spiritual fulfillment and closeness to God. 	 Ki a latou, a te lalolagi mo mea faka-te-foitino katoa i ei ne mea ma‵sei katoa—ne mea kolā e ‵lave ei te mauaga o manakoga faka-te-agaga mo te fakapilipili atu ki te Atua.


What kind of protection does Jehovah promise Christians today? 8 Today, Jehovah does not guarantee us protection from the ravages of death, crime, famine, or natural disaster. 	 8 I aso nei, e se puipui ne Ieova tatou mai te fakamaseiga o te mate, amioga solitulafono, oge mea‵kai, io me ko fakalavelave ‵tupu fakafuasei.


14 One article on coping with despair cited these wise words: “One isolating himself will seek his own selfish longing.” 	 14 E tasi te mataupu e uiga ki te loto fanoanoa ne siki mai ei a pati ‵poto konei: “A tino kola e se fia nofo fakatasi mo nisi tino e saga fua ki a latou eiloa.”


This group of faithful anointed brothers still consists of imperfect Christians. Even with the best of intentions, they can be mistaken, as such men sometimes were in the first century. 	 E tiga eiloa e taumafai latou o fai a mea ‵lei, e mafai o faka‵segina latou e pelā eiloa mo vaegā tagata penā i aso o te kau apositolo.


How did Jehovah react? 	 Ne saga atu pefea Ieova ki ei?


Addressing his chosen people of ancient times, Jehovah stated: “Even to one’s old age I am the same One; and to one’s gray-headedness I myself shall keep bearing up.” (Isaiah 46:4) What reassuring words these are for older Christians! 	 Ki ana tino filifilia i aso mua, ne fai atu a Ieova: “Au ko te otou Atua, tela la, ka tausi faka‵lei ne au koutou ke oko ki te taimi ko ma‵tua ei koutou kae sinā otou ulu” (Isaia 46:4) Ko tafaga la te fakamalosi loto o pati konei ki Kelisiano ma‵tua!


SECURITY FOR EVERYONE 	 PUIPUIGA MŌ TINO KATOA


“Will He Really Find This Faith on the Earth?” 	 “E a, e Maua ne Ia te Fakatuanaki Tenei i te Lalolagi?”


(1 Cor. 10:24) Joshua and Esther’s father, Samuel, relates: “My wife and I observed our children to see in which language they thrived spiritually, and we prayed for wisdom. 	 (1 Koli. 10:24) E fai mai te tamana o Joshua mo Esther: “Ne onoono māua mo taku avaga ki ma tama‵liki me se a te ‵gana e ola ‵lei lāua i ei, kae ne ‵talo atu māua mō te poto.


3. What quality is needed for one to “remain in [Jesus word”? 	 3 E se fakauiga a pati a Iesu me ne seki lava te fakatuanaki o tino tali‵tonu ‵fou konā.


(Num. 27:20) Concerning David’s son Solomon, the Bible says: “Jehovah continued to make Solomon surpassingly great before the eyes of all Israel and to put upon him such royal dignity as had not come to be upon any king before him over Israel.” (1 Chron. 29:25) God will confer exceptional dignity upon resurrected anointed Christians, who have faithfully declared “the glory of the splendor of his kingship.” 	 (Numela 27:20, Tusitapu Tauloto) E uiga ki te tama a Tavita ko Solomona, e fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Ne fai ne te Aliki a Isalaelu kātoa ke ma‵taku i a Solomona, kae fai ne ia ke takutakua atu i tupu katoa kolā ne pule i Isalaelu.” (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 29:25) Ka tuku ne te Atua te ‵malu fakapito ki Kelisiano fakaekegina kolā ne faka‵tu aka, kae ko oti ne folafola atu ne latou mo te fakamaoni a “te ‵malu fakatupu o [tena] malo.”


(Luke 11:4) Will Jehovah God really forgive our sins? 	 (Mataio 6:12; Luka 11:4) E mata, ka fakamagalo eiloa ne Ieova te Atua a ‵tou agasala?


As evidence of this, God provided for the Israelites both physically and spiritually during their trek to the Promised Land. 	 E lavea atu eiloa te fakamaoniga o te mea tenei, i te fesoasoani o te Atua ki te kau Isalaelu i te feitu faka-te-foitino mo te feitu faka-te-agaga i te lotou malaga ki te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


(Genesis 11:7) As a result, the workers “left off building the city” of Babel and were scattered “over all the surface of the earth.” 	 (Kenese 11:7) Kae ko te ikuga, ne “gata te faitega o te fa‵kai” o Papelu i tino ga‵lue ko salalau “ki koga kese‵kese o te lalolagi.”


Ten Questions About Sex Answered 	 Tali ki Fesili e Sefulu e Uiga ki te ‵Moe Fakatauavaga


From that time onward, Paul continued to address Jesus as his “Lord,” acting in harmony with that expression until the end of his earthly life. 	 Mai te taimi tenā o fano ki mua, ne tumau eiloa a Paulo i te taku ne ia a Iesu ko tena “Aliki,” mai te gasuesue e ‵tusa mo te tugāpati tenā ke oko eiloa ki te gataga o tena olaga i te lalolagi.


12 Another way to benefit from Jehovah’s holy spirit is to “consider one another to incite to love and fine works, not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together.” 	 12 A te suā auala ke maua ei a mea aoga mai i te agaga tapu o Ieova ko te “mafaufau te suā tino ki te suā tino, ke fakatau fesoasoani foki koutou o fakaasi te alofa mo te fai mea ‵lei.


(Hebrews 11:1) The Bible is packed with evidence that Jehovah, whom we cannot see, is real, is reliable, and is willing to answer the prayers of those who have faith in him. 	 (Epelu 11:1) E ‵fonu a te Tusi Tapu i fakamaoniga me i a Ieova, telā e se mafai o lavea ne tatou, e ola, e fakatuagagina, kae e toka o tali mai a ‵talo a tino kolā e fakatuanaki ki a ia.


(Jas. 3:2) How true! 	 (Iako. 3:2) E tonu ‵ki eiloa!


(Matthew 24:3) Are we now living during the last days? 	 (Mataio 24:3) E mata, e ola nei tatou i aso fakaoti?


Note that rather than just telling Peter the right answer, Jesus effectively but gently used questions to help Peter arrive at the right conclusion—and perhaps to see the need to think more carefully before speaking. 10, 11. How did Jesus respond when Peter cut off a man’s ear on Passover night 33 C.E., and how does this show that Jesus appreciated the value of questions? 	 E lavea atu i ei me i lō te ‵takuatuga fua o te ‵tali tonu, ne fakaaogā faka‵lei ne Iesu a fesili i se auala magoi kae atafai ke fesoasoani atu ki a Petelu ke iloa ne ia te manatu tonu e uiga ki ei—kae kāti ke iloa foki ne ia me e ‵tau o mafaufau faka‵lei muamua a ia a koi tuai o faipati atu.


How did first-century Christians react when faced with opposition, and why? 	 Ne ‵saga atu pefea a Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua ki ‵tekemaiga, kae kaia?


It must be a genuine part of our personality. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o fai mo fai se vaega tonu o ‵tou uiga.


(Leviticus 25:43) Thus, when Joseph saw ample proof of his brothers’ change of heart, he mercifully forgave them. 	 (Levitiko 25:43) Kae i te taimi ko fakamautinoa aka ei ne Iosefa me ko oti eiloa ne ‵fuli a loto o ana taina, ne fakamagalo ne ia a latou mo te alofa.


GREECE 	 ELENI


Unfaithfulness, jealousy, and suspicions were dealt with appropriately. 	 E isi foki ne tulafono e uiga ki te sē fakamaoni, masalosalo, mo te seai o se loto talitonu.


He writes in his book Immortality of the Soul or Resurrection of the Dead?: “There is a radical difference between the Christian expectation of the resurrection of the dead and the Greek belief in the immortality of the soul. . . . 	 Ne tusi mai a ia i tena tusi ko te Immortality of the Soul or Resurrection of the Dead?: “E lasi ‵ki te ‵kese i te talitonuga o te kau Kelisiano e uiga ki te toe‵tuga o tino ‵mate mo te talitonuga o te kau Eleni e uiga ki te agaga telā e se mafai o mate. . . .


(Gen. 3:5) In doing so, she put herself in God’s place, making her own decisions as to good and evil rather than following Jehovah’s guidelines. 	 (Kenese 3:5) Mai te faiga penā, ne fakaasi mai ne ia tena manako ke maua ne ia te tulaga o te Atua, kae ke fai ne ia ana fakaikuga ki mea ‵lei mo mea sē ‵lei i lō te tautali ki fakatakitakiga a Ieova.


Nevertheless, they can rely on the support of their companions of the great crowd. 	 E tiga eiloa te feitu tenā, e mafai eiloa o fakalago‵lago latou ki te fesoasoani o olotou taugasoa ko te vaitino tokouke.


Yet, in the same letter, Paul exhorted Timothy to ‘make his advancement manifest to all persons.’ (1 Tim. 4:15) Had not Timothy already made his advancement manifest to an extraordinary degree? 	 Kae i te tusi foki eiloa tenā, ne fakamalosi atu a Paulo ki a Timoteo ke ‘fai ke matea ne tino katoa tena gasolosolo ki mua.’ (1 Timoteo 4:15) E mata, ne seki gasolo atu eiloa a Timoteo ki mua i se auala lasi ‵ki?


Of course, there is no Bible command that we pioneer; we could continue serving Jehovah as faithful publishers. 	 E tonu, e seai se fakatonuga i te Tusi Tapu ke paenia tatou; e mafai o tumau eiloa tatou i te tavini atu ki a Ieova e pelā me ne tino talai fakamaoni.


“The spirit of Jehovah it was that spoke by me, and his word was upon my tongue,” David explained.—2 Samuel 23:2. 	 Ne fakamatala mai a Tavita: “A te agaga o te Aliki e faipati mai e auala i a au; a tena fekau e i oku laugutu.”—2 Samuelu 23:2.


He died knowing that he had the love and approval of his heavenly Father, Jehovah. 	 Ne mate a ia kae iloa ne ia me e alofa kae fiafia foki a tena Tamana faka-te-lagi ko Ieova ki a ia.


In line with man’s position of headship, God gave Noah, Abraham, and Moses various assignments 	 E ‵tusa mo te tulaga pule o te tagata, ne tuku atu ne te Atua ki a Noa, Apelaamo, mo Mose a galuega kese‵kese


(Luke 12:15) The promise of huge profits can blind one to the risks of an unsound business venture. 	 (Luka 12:15) E mafai o faka‵kivi so se tino ki mea fakamataku o se pisinisi, ne tautoga e uiga ki te mauaga o se pasene lasi ‵ki.


Hence, following Scriptural counsel can help you to be successful in training your children. 	 Tela la, a te tautali atu ki fakatakitakiga mai te Tusi Tapu e fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke manuia i te akoakoga o au tama‵liki.


Jehovah is kind, and so is his Son. 	 A Ieova e mataalofa, kae penā foki tena Tama.


6 Children are eager to learn. They are keen listeners and observers and are quick to imitate your example. 	 E fakalogo‵logo kae onoono faka‵lei latou ki au faifaiga kae e fakaakoako fakavave foki latou ki au faifaiga konā.


Our hearts swelled with gratitude. 	 Ne momea aka te motou loto fia‵fia.


After all, compared to the first time you married, you likely know yourself better. 	 Mai mea katoa konā, kāti ko iloa ‵lei atu ne koe a koe eiloa māfai e faka‵tusa ki te taimi muamua ne avaga ei koe.


Self-Respect 	 Āva ki a Koe Eiloa


Raising children in “the discipline and mental-regulating of Jehovah” is an expression of love on the part of parents. 	 A te putiakaga o tama‵liki i te “olaga ‵lei mo akoakoga faka-Kelisiano” se fakaasiga o te alofa tenā o mātua.


‘In the end,’ they say, ‘it really does not matter which church you belong to.’ 	 E fai mai latou, ‘me e se afaina eiloa te lotu e kau koe ki ei.’


(Isa. 53:3; Mark 9:12) However, God had inspired the psalmist to say: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner. 	 (Isaia 53:3; Maleko 9:12) Kae ne fakaosofia ne te Atua a te faisalamo ke fai mai penei: “Te fatu telā ne tiaki ne tufuga fai fale me se aoga, ne iloa ake me ko te ‵toe fatu tafasili i te tāua i fatu katoa.


WHAT would be an appropriate title for a Bible book that consists mostly of praises to our Creator, Jehovah God? 	 SE A te matua telā e fetaui ‵lei mō se tusi i te Tusi Tapu telā e aofia i ei a te ukega o tavaega ki te ‵tou Māfuaga, ko Ieova te Atua?


David fled to a cave that was hard to approach. 	 Ne sola a Tavita ki se ana telā ne faigata ke ulu atu a tino ki ei.


Moreover, when we give our valuable things to Jehovah, we honor him.—Prov. 3:9; 22:9. 	 E sili atu i ei, kafai ko tuku atu ‵tou mea tāua ki a Ieova, e fakaaloalo atu eiloa tatou ki a ia.—Faata. 3:9; 22:9.


God’s organization makes use of the Internet and accomplishes much good with it. 	 E fakaaoga ne te fakapotopotoga a te Atua a te Itaneti kae uke a mea ‵lei e maua i ei.


Yet, that could happen if we did not have all the facts before bearing witness against someone. 	 Kae, e mafai eiloa o tupu te mea tenā māfai e se katoatoa i a tatou a fakamatalaga ‵tonu a koi tuai o tuku atu se molimau masei e uiga ki se tino.


They say: “The kids’ number one most common complaint about their parents was, ‘They don’t listen.’” 	 Muna a lāua: “A te ‵toe mea telā e fa‵meo malosi ki ei a tamaliki e uiga ki olotou mātua ko te, ‘E se fakalogo‵logo mai latou.’”


Yet, they did not know or experience Jehovah as the one who caused these promises to be fulfilled.—Genesis 12:1, 2; 15:7, 13-16; 26:24; 28:10-15. 	 Kae ne seki lavea io me iloa ne latou me ko Ieova telā ka fakataunu ne ia a folafolaga konā.—Kenese 12:1, 2; 15:7, 13-16; 26:24; 28:10-15.


Should we be shocked? 	 E mata, e ‵tau o ‵poi tatou i ei?


Significantly, when Paul wrote to the congregation in Colossae and directed that the letter be read also in Laodicea, he spoke of being “rooted and being built up in [Christ].” 	 E manino ‵lei eiloa me i te taimi ne tusi atu ei a Paulo ki te fakapotopotoga i Kolose kae ne fakatonu atu foki ke faitau te tusi tenā i Laotikaia, ne faipati atu a ia e uiga ki te “‵mau otou aka, ke putiputi ake foki koutou i a [Keliso].”


(Ezekiel 18:4) Knowing the truth about wicked angels helps us avoid the perils of spiritism. 	 (Esekielu 18:4) Ko oti ne fesoasoani mai ki a tatou a te iloaga e uiga ki agelu ma‵sei ke ‵teke atu ki auala fakama‵taku o te faivailakau.


These symbols of Christ’s sacrifice will remind them of their awesome privileges and responsibilities in God’s eternal purpose. 	 Ka fakamasaua atu a mea fakatusa konei o te taulaga a Keliso ke matea ne latou te lasi o te lotou tauliaga mo te ‵mafa o te lotou tiute i fuafuaga se-gata-mai a te Atua.


(Read Matthew 4:10.) 	 (Faitau te Mataio 4:10.)


For instance, in Japan, the word sumimasen, a typical expression used in apologizing, is heard thousands of times. 	 E lagona fakafia sāle atu a te pati ko te sumimasen i Tiapani, se tugāpati telā e fakaaogā māfai e isi sau mea ‵se ne fai.


Jephthah was aware that the one coming out of his house to meet him might well be his daughter. 	 Ne iloa ne Iefata me e mafai eiloa o fakafetaui atu ki a ia a tena tama fafine.


(Gen. 18:19) It also provided an opportunity for family and friends to get together to reflect on Jehovah’s deeds and to have joyous association. 	 (Kenese 18:19) Ne tuku atu foki i ei se avanoaga ke maopoopo a kāiga mo taugasoa ko te mea ke mafaufau ‵loto ki faifaiga a Ieova kae ke maua i ei se fesokotakiga gali.


They know that their actions reflect upon Jehovah and their Christian brothers and that their good conduct recommends the truth that they preach. 	 E iloa ne latou me e fakaasi atu ne olotou amioga ‵lei se ata e uiga ki a Ieova pelā foki mo olotou taina Kelisiano kae ‵lago atu foki i ei ki te munatonu telā e talai atu ne latou.


18 Although we are living in very trying times and marital relationships are failing all around us, it is possible for us to make marriage happy and successful. 	 18 E tiga eiloa ko ‵nofo atu tatou i taimi faiga‵ta kae uke foki a mavae‵vaega i tauavaga i ‵tou tafa, kae e mafai eiloa o maua ne tatou se olaga avaga fiafia kae manuia.


He wrote: “When I see your heavens, the works of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have prepared, what is mortal man that you keep him in mind, and the son of earthling man that you take care of him?” 	 Ne tusi mai a ia penei: “Ka onoono au ki te lagi, tela ne faite ne koe, te masina mo fetu, kola ne fakatu ne koe i olotou tulaga; se a te aoga o te tagata e manatu mai ei koe ki a ia; se a foki te aoga o te tagata e saga mai koe ki a ia?”


(Matthew 6:10) Yes, only God’s Kingdom can ensure that God’s will is done on earth. 	 (Mataio 6:10) E tonu, ko te Malo fua o te Atua e mafai ne ia o fai te loto o te Atua i luga i te lalolagi nei.


They “keep on thriving during gray-headedness.” 	 “E tiga eiloa te leva o te olaga o latou, kae ‵fua mai faeloa.”


His entire life course expressed such love. 	 Ne fakaasi mai i tena olaga kātoa a te vaegā alofa tenā.


Get to the Root of the Problem 	 Ke Oko Tonu Atu ki te Tafito o te Fakalavelave


What should be our main concerns when praying? 	 Ne a toe mea tāua e ‵tau o amanaia tatou ki ei i ‵tou ‵talo?


Roman Emperor Diocletian’s decree to demolish the meeting places of the Christians and to burn their Scriptures was issued in 303 C.E. The destruction continued for a decade. 	 I te tausaga e 303 T.A., ne fakatonu atu a te pule o Loma, ko Diocletian ke fakama‵sei a koga tapuaki katoa o te kau Kelisiano kae ‵sunu olotou Tusi Tapu.


If we are faithful to Jehovah, he will always be there to help us maintain our stability. 	 Kafai e fakamaoni tatou ki a Ieova, ka fesoasoani mai faeloa a ia ki a tatou ke tu ‵mautakitaki.


Thus, many Bibles, such as the New World Translation, come closer to the original: “By means of him we have the release by ransom through the blood of that one, yes, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his undeserved kindness.” 	 Tela la, e uke a Tusi Tapu e pelā mo te New World Translation e fetaui ‵lei mo te ‵fuliga i te ‵gana mua: “E auala i a ia ko saoloto ei tatou ona ko te toto o tena taulaga togiola, e tonu, ko te fakamagaloga o ‵tou mea ‵se, ona ko te lasi o tena alofa faivasaga.”


To the ends of the earth.” 	 Ke oko eiloa ki toe koga ‵mao o te lalolagi.”


For example, God’s Word is designed to help us find answers to the most profound and far-reaching questions that humans face. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ne fakatoka a te Muna a te Atua ke fesoasoani mai ke maua a tali ki toe fesili faka‵numi kae tāua kolā e fakafesagai atu ki ei a tino.


Jehovah also lovingly provided for them materially. 	 Ne alofa foki a Ieova o tuku atu a kope faka-te-foitino.


Of course not! 	 Ikai, ka se fai eiloa penā!


He told his disciples: “To you it is granted to understand the sacred secrets of the kingdom of the heavens [“kingdom of God,” Mark 4:11].” 	 Ne fai atu a ia ki ana soko: “Ko oti ne tuku atu ke iloa ne koutou a mea ‵funa o te Malo o te lagi [“malo o te Atua,” Maleko 4:11].”


5 As we strive to live up to God’s righteous standards, we may sometimes become discouraged because of our shortcomings. 	 5 I te taimi e taumafai ei tatou ke ola e ‵tusa mo tulaga amio‵tonu o te Atua, e mafai o loto vāi‵vai tatou i nisi taimi ona ko ‵tou vāivāiga.


Some names have been changed. 	 Ko oti ne sui a nisi igoa.


• Why do shepherds not teach on the basis of their own thoughts? 	 • Kaia e se fakavae ei ne tausi mamoe olotou akoakoga ki olotou manatu totino?


Soon we will have to render an account. 10. 	 I se taimi pili mai mua nei e ‵tau o fakamasino tatou ne te Atua.


He says that they have not had much time together lately, and he would like them to do something as a couple. 	 Ne fai atu tou tagata me ko sē lasi telā taimi e fakatasitasi sale fakamuli nei, kae manako a ia ke ‵nofo aka laua o fai mea fakatasi e pelā me se tauavaga.


(Rom. 12:4-8) Jehovah has entrusted us with a stewardship that comes with honor, trust, and responsibility.—Read 1 Peter 4:10. What can we learn from Jesus’ example when we receive a change of assignment? (See paragraphs 12-14) 	 (Loma 12:4-8) Ne tuku mai ne Ieova a te tiute e pelā me ne situati kolā e fakaaloalogina, fakatalitonugina, kae ga‵lue malosi.—Faitau te 1 Petelu 4:10.


• What does it mean to walk with God? 	 • Se a te uiga ke ‵nofo io me ke sa‵sale fakatasi mo te Atua?


Logically, he knows what can make us truly happy. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e iloa ne ia a mea kolā e mafai o fai ei tatou ke fia‵fia tonu.


Why It Pays to Be Honest 	 Te Tāua o te Fakamaoni


(Genesis 9:3, 4; Leviticus 17:10) Jesus still had his entire fleshly body and all his blood. 	 (Kenese 9:3, 4; Levitiko 17:10) Koi katoatoa eiloa te foitino mo te toto o Iesu i te afiafi tenā.


1, 13—Who is “the chosen lady”? 	 1, 13—Ko oi te “Fafine Filifilia”?


6 God’s purpose was clearly explained to Adam and Eve, but they failed to cooperate with it. 	 6 Ne fakamatala manino atu a te fuafuaga a te Atua ki a Atamu mo Eva, kae ne fakata‵mala lāua o faka‵logo ki ei.


He might well ask himself, ‘Am I setting aside time to study God’s Word, and am I praying for wisdom?’ 	 E mafai o fesili ifo a ia, penei: ‘E mata, e fakaavanoa ne au a te taimi ke sukesuke ki te Muna a te Atua, kae ‵talo atu mō te poto?’


Spiritual Conversations Build Up 	 “Sa faipati ki muna e ‵mae ei a te loto o te suā tino.


Obviously, the children learned their lesson well. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne fakagalue aka ne tama‵liki a mea aogā ne tau‵loto ne latou.


He ‘Walked With God’ (Noah), 4/1 	 A ia ne “Sa‵sale Fakatasi mo te Atua Tonu” (Noa), 4/1


The apostle Matthew wrote: “Jesus spoke to the crowds by illustrations. 	 Ne tusi mai a te apositolo ko Mataio, penei: “Ne fakaaoga ne Iesu a tala fakatusa o akoako a mea konei ki tino.


Today, the nations of the world, including those of Christendom, reflect the corrupt condition of ancient Israel. 	 I aso nei, e fakaata mai ne atufenua o te lalolagi, e aofia i ei a atufenua o Lotu Kelisiano ‵Se a faifaiga ma‵sei ne fai ne Isalaelu i aso mua.


“For those walking in integrity [Jehovah] is a shield . . . 	 ‘E puipui ne [Ieova] tino fakamaoni kae amiotonu . . .


A fundamental step is to encourage their children to express their feelings honestly, even if what the children say is difficult for the parents to accept. 	 A te ‵toe auala aogā ko te fakamalosi atu ki olotou tama‵liki ke fakaasi ‵tonu atu olotou lagonaga, faitalia me se talia ne mātua olotou fakamatalaga.


(Rom. 10:2, 3) According to Paul, those worshippers did not understand the righteousness of God because they were too busy trying to establish their own righteousness.* 	 (Loma 10:2, 3) E ‵tusa mo pati a Paulo, ne seki malamalama a tino tapuaki konā i te amiotonu o te Atua me ne fakalavelave malosi latou i te lotou taumafai ke tu eiloa te lotou amiotonu.*


(Revelation 14:1) That number is small in comparison with the millions who will enjoy endless life on earth as loyal subjects of the Kingdom.—Revelation 21:4. 	 (Fakaasiga 14:1) E foliki a te aofaki tenā māfai ko fakatusa ki te fia miliona o tino kolā ka maua ne latou te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi e pelā me ne tino fakamaoni mai lalo i te Malo tenā.—Fakaasiga 21:4.


After traveling over 3,700 miles (6,000 km) by train, we arrived in the city of Tulun in Siberia. 	 Mai tua o te faima‵laga atu i se 3,700 tupu maila (6,000 km) i se tuleini, ne oko atu matou ki te fa‵kai o Tulun i Saipelia.


Humans have pondered such questions for thousands of years. 	 Ko leva ne mafau‵fau faeloa a tino ki vaegā fesili penā i te fia afe tausaga ko ‵teka.


How could they kill those whom they were to love as themselves? 	 E mafai pefea o tamate ne latou a nisi tino kolā e a‵lofa latou ki ei e pelā mo te lotou a‵lofa ki a latou eiloa?


Looking back on her years of serving abroad, she states: “Jehovah always provided what I needed and when I needed it.” 	 Mai te mafaufau ki tausaga ne tavini atu ei a ia i fenua fakaa‵tea, ne fai mai a ia: “E toka faeloa a Ieova o fakamalie ne ia toku manakoga i so se taimi e manako au ki ei.”