That gives added meaning to Jesus’ question: “What, really, would a man give in exchange for his soul?” 	 E faka‵mafa mai i ei a te tāua o te fesili a Iesu: “Se a te mea e tuku ne se tino e sui ei a tona ola?”


(Psalm 90:13, 14; footnote) God does not make mistakes. 	 (Salamo 90:13, 14; te fakamatalaga mai lalo i te NW.)


(Matthew 16:21-23) What concerned Jesus was how his death as a despised criminal would affect Jehovah and His holy name. 	 (Mataio 16:21-23) Ne manavase Iesu ma taku fakamasei a Ieova mo Tena igoa tapu ona ko tena mate e pelā me se tino e fai ne ia se agasala fakatakalialia.


The prophet exposed their spiritually diseased heart condition in these words recorded at Amos 4:4, 5: “Come, you people, to Bethel and commit transgression. 	 Ne fakaasi faka‵sau atu ne te pelofeta a te masei o te tulaga o olotou loto i ana pati i te Amosa 4:4, 5: “A koutou tino Isalaelu, olo ki te koga tapu i Peteli o fai agasala i ei, māfai se mea ‵tau i a koutou!


For instance, we maintain moral cleanness, we respect the sanctity of blood, and we avoid idolatry of all sorts. 	 E pelā mo te tumau i amioga ‵ma, te fakaasi atu a te ava ki te tāua o te toto mo te ‵kalo keatea mai te ifo ki tupua kese‵kese katoa.


4 Since mildness is a part of the fruitage of God’s spirit, it is logical that we should find it to be closely associated with God’s marvelous personality. 	 4 Ona ko te mea e aofia te agamalū i fua o te agaga o te Atua, se mea ‵tau ke fetaui ‵lei te uiga tenā mo nisi uiga ‵gali aka o te Atua.


Continue to be like them, ‘obeying God as ruler’ and being blessed by his holy spirit.—Acts 5:29. 	 Ke tumau i te fai pelā mo latou, mai te ‘faka‵logo ki te Atua’ e pelā me ko te ‵tou pule kae ke fakamanuiagina koe i se auala lasi ne tena agaga tapu.—Galuega 5:29.


16-18. (a) How did one elder help a brother who had been inactive for years? (b) Why had this brother become inactive, how was he helped, and how was he received by the congregation? 	 16-18. (a) Ne fesoasoani atu pefea se toeaina ki se taina telā ne mate faka-te-agaga i tausaga e uke? (e) Kaia ne mate faka-te-agaga ei te taina tenei, ne fesoasoani atu pefea ki tou tagata, kae ne saga atu pefea te fakapotopotoga ki a ia?


(1 John 4:10, 19) What did he do? 	 (1 Ioane 4:10, 19) Se a te mea ne fai ne ia?


4 How, though, was God’s message transmitted by holy spirit to Bible writers? 	 4 Kae ne fakaaoga pefea ne te Atua a te agaga tapu ke fesoasoani atu ki tino tusitala o te Tusi Tapu ke iloa ne latou a mea kolā e ‵tau o tusi?


IT WAS a sensational find. 	 E ISI se mea fakaofoofogia telā ne maua.


What prospects did the Law covenant offer Israel? 	 Ne a fakamoemoega ne ofo atu ne te feagaiga o te Tulafono ki te kau Isalaelu?


Apparently, there were not enough Nethinim, who served as non-Israelite temple slaves. 	 E manino ‵lei me ne seki lava a tino Netini, kolā e se ne tino Isalaelu kae tavini atu e pelā me ne pologa i te faletapu.


(Deut. 33:27) The prophet Samuel later told the Israelites: “Do not turn aside from following Jehovah, and you must serve Jehovah with all your heart. . . . Jehovah will not desert his people for the sake of his great name.” (1 Sam. 12:20-22) As long as we cling to Jehovah in true worship, he will never forsake us. 	 (Teutelonome 33:27) Ne fai fakamuli atu te pelofeta ko Samuelu, penei: “Sa fulitua eiloa ki te Aliki, kae tavini atu ki a ia mō otou loto kātoa. . . . e se mafai ne ia o tiakina koutou, me ko oti ne filifili a ia ke fai koutou mo ona tino ‵tonu.” (1 Samuelu 12:20-22) Kafai e ‵piki ‵mau tatou ki a Ieova i te tapuakiga tonu, ka se tiaki lele ne ia tatou.


Why is Kingdom preaching more urgent now than ever? 	 Kaia ko tāua malosi atu ei a te talaiga o te Malo i aso nei i lō nisi taimi aka?


In 1991 he met one of Jehovah’s Witnesses who left him a book that discussed what the Bible says about the meaning of life. 	 I te 1991, ne fetaui a ia mo se Molimau a Ieova e tokotasi, telā ne ofo atu ne ia ki a ia se tusi telā e fakamatala mai ei a pati a te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te aogā o te olaga.


Show kindness through helpful words and deeds 	 Ke fakaasi atu te mataalofa mai ‵tou pati fesoasoani mo ‵tou faifaiga


(Matthew 6:13) Did Jesus mean that we should ask Jehovah not to tempt us? 	 (Mataio 6:13) E mata, ne fakauiga Iesu me e ‵tau o fakamolemole atu ki a Ieova ke sē tofotofogina tatou?


(1 John 5:19) It is no wonder, then, that the psalmist implored God: “Make my eyes pass on from seeing what is worthless; preserve me alive in your own way.”—Ps. 119:37. 	 (1 Ioane 5:19) E se tioa eiloa o akai atu a te faisalamo ki te Atua: “Tausi mai au keatea mai te sagatonu atu ki mea kolā e se aoga; alofa mai ki a au pelā eiloa mo tau feagaiga.”—Salamo 119:37.


“When my siblings and I got into our teens, we wanted to switch to the local-language congregation,” says Nadia, who now serves at Bethel. 	 “I te taimi ko ma‵tua ei matou, tamaliki, ne ma‵nako matou ke ‵kau atu ki se fakapotopotoga i te fenua e ‵nofo matou i ei,” ko pati a Nadia, telā ko tavini atu nei i te Peteli.


The branch office sent us 800 magazines to use in the ministry. 	 Ne aumai ne te ofisa lagolago e 800 mekesini ke fakaaoga i te galuega.


Rather, he said: “Continually follow me.” 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fai mai a ia, penei: “Amo tena sataulo i aso katoa, kae tautali mai i a au.”


In 1988, I was invited to the dedication of the newly expanded branch office in Ghana. 	 I te 1988, ne ‵kami atu au ki te ‵talaga o te ofisa lagolago i Ghana telā ne fakafou kae fakalasi atu.


(Rom. 12:10) Combined with principled love, a·gaʹpe, this type of love promotes close companionship among God’s people. 	 (Loma 12:10) Kafai e tuku fakatasi mo te alofa fakavae ko te a·gaʹpe, ka fakamalosi aka ei ne te vaega o te alofa tenei a fesokotakiga ‵pili i te vā o tino o te Atua.


(Galatians 5:22, 23) The resulting peaceableness of Jehovah’s people makes them a refreshing oasis in a violent world. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23) A tulaga filemu o tino o Ieova e fai pelā me se koga telā e faka‵lafi ki ei i te lalolagi tenei mai i amioga fakasauā.


10, 11. (a) Why did Jesus’ lineage not disqualify his serving as High Priest in the spiritual temple? (b) In what ways was Jesus a High Priest superior to the one serving at the temple in Jerusalem? 	 10, 11. (a) Kaia ne seki taofi aka ei a te faiga o Iesu mo fai te Faitaulaga Pule i te faletapu faka-te-agaga ona ko tena gafa? (e) I feitu fea ne ‵lei atu ei a Iesu e pelā me se Faitaulaga Pule i lō te faitaulaga pule telā ne tavini atu i te faletapu i Ielusalema?


8 As Paul’s words indicate, the resurrection hope enables Christians to stand in jeopardy hourly and to face death daily for doing the Kingdom-preaching work. 	 8 E pelā mo mea kolā e fakaasi mai i pati a Paulo, e fesoasoani mai te fakamoemoega ki te toetu ki Kelisiano ke fakafesagai faeloa latou mo mea fakama‵taku mo te mate ona ko te talaiga o te Malo.


King Solomon had a very good grasp of Jehovah’s standards, but he failed to live by them during the latter part of his life. 	 Ne iloa ‵lei ne te tupu ko Solomona a fakatakitakiga a Ieova, kae ne fakatamala a ia ke ola e ‵tusa mo mea konā i vaega fakaoti o tena olaga.


Your willingness to forgive may well reflect Jehovah’s view of justice.—Read Matthew 6:14, 15. 	 E mafai o fakaata atu ne tou loto fiafia o fakamagalo a te kilokiloga a Ieova ki te fakamaoni.—Faitau te Mataio 6:14, 15.


Is not the spiritually prosperous condition of the modern-day servants of Jehovah a blessing to rejoice over? 	 E mata, e se ko te tulaga maumea i te feitu faka-te-agaga o tavini a Ieova i aso nei e ‵tau o fia‵fia ki ei e pelā me se fakamanuiaga?


TIPS FOR PARENTS 	 MANATU FESOASOANI MŌ MĀTUA


(1 Pet. 3:18) For 40 days, the resurrected Jesus appeared to his disciples, strengthening their faith and preparing them for a great evangelizing work ahead. 	 (1 Petelu 3:18) Ne fakasae atu a Iesu ki ana soko i aso e 40, o fakamalosi olotou fakatuanaki kae fakatoka latou mō te galuega talai i aso mai mua.


Formerly, my conscience was insensitive. 	 Muamua, e seai soku loto lagona.


As a result, revised editions of the King James Version and other Bibles have removed the erroneous phrase. 	 Tela la, a te ‵fuliga o te King James telā ne toe fakafou mo nisi Tusi Tapu aka, ko oti ne tapale keatea ne latou a te tugapati ‵se tenā.


If we neglect to clean the glass, soon dirt and grime will rob us of the scene’s clarity and appeal. 	 Kafai e fakatamala tatou o ‵fulu te kilasi i te famalama tenā, ka se lavea ‵lei foki ne tatou te gali o te koga tenā i tua.


The authorities who inspected their household found something that would have seemed impossible a short time before—a happy family in a clean home, an acceptable place in which to bring up children. 	 Ne onoono atu a tino mai i te malo ki te lā kāiga kae ne maua aka i ei se mea telā ne seki mafai o tupu muamua—se kāiga fiafia telā e nofo i se fale ‵mā, se koga ‵lei mō tama‵liki ke ‵tupu aka i ei.


What lessons can we learn from modern-day youths who serve Jehovah with zeal? 	 Ne a akoakoga e tauloto ne tatou mai i talavou i aso nei kolā e tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te loto finafinau?


19 Many believe that vigorous physical activity on a regular basis can alleviate tiredness. 	 19 E tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke me ko te galue faeloa fakafi‵ta e galo ei te fi‵ta.


(Prov. 3:5, 6) Note the reference to our “ways” and “paths.” 	 (Faataoto 3:5, 6) Mafaufau la ki te tulaga o ‵tou “mea katoa e fai” mo “auala.”


4 Toward the last part of his earthly ministry, Jesus gave his disciples a three-step process that could help them to overcome selfishness. 	 4 I te fakaotiga o tena galuega i te lalolagi, ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki ana soko a auala e tolu e mafai ei o fesoasoani atu ke manumalo latou i te manatu fakapito.


It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” 	 E seai se pule a te tagata ke fakatonutonu ne ia tena auala.”


8 Though numerical increase among first-century Christians is impressive, never should we forget the individuals whom the figures represent. 	 8 E tiga eiloa ne fakaofoofogia te gasoloakaga o te aofaki o Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua, ke se puli lele i a tatou a tino taki tokotasi kolā e aofia i aofaki konā.


A word of caution: When reasoning with your teenager, do not think that you have to have the last word. 	 Fakamasauaga: Kafai e fai‵pati faka‵lei koulua mo tau tama talavou, ke mo a ma mafaufau o taumafai o fakamaoni atu me e tonu eiloa koe.


“I came, not to destroy [the Law], but to fulfill.” 	 “Au ne seki vau o ofa [te tulafono], kae o fakataunu faka‵lei.”


After all, they lived when the spiritual temple came into operation. 	 Me ne ‵nofo atu latou i te taimi ne kamata mai ei te faletapu faka-te-agaga.


And James wrote: “Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire.” 	 Kae ne tusi mai a Iakopo, penei: “Ka ko te tino e fakaosoosogina manafai ko tō keatea a ia, kae faka‵segina ne ana manakoga ma‵sei.”


He has always done that. 	 Ne fai faeloa ne ia te mea tenā.


For example, God’s Word directs: “Listen to your father who caused your birth, and do not despise your mother just because she has grown old.” 	 E pelā mo te fakatakitakiga i te Muna a te Atua: “Fakalogo ki tou tamana, moi seai a ia e penei seai foki koe. Kafai ko lomatua tou mātua, masaua o atafai faka‵lei ki ei.”


Doubtless, David’s indignation quickly gave way to profound shame and deep sorrow. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ne ‵fuli fakavave te kaitaua o Tavita ki te mā mo te mafatia.


Explain how some who may appear to be lowly may really be “rich in faith.” 	 Ke fakamatala mai me e “maumea” pefea “te fakatuanaki” o tino kolā e foliga mai me e ma‵lalo.


Then they said a polite good-bye to the dog and started down the path. 	 Oti aka loa, ne fakatofa faka‵lei atu laua ki te kulī, kae ne kamata o olo atu keatea.


“Taught by God to Love One Another” 	 ‘Ne Akoako ne te Atua ke Fakatau A‵lofa’


15 But what will those dear parents do? 	 15 Kae se a te mea ka fai ne mātua konā?


Satan the Devil is referred to as “the original serpent,” apparently because he used a serpent to deceive Eve. 	 E fakasino atu foki ki a Satani te Tiapolo e pelā me ko te “gata taumua,” kāti me ne fakaaogā ne ia se gata ke fakaloiloi ei a Eva.


The apostle Peter wrote: “Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of persons ought you to be in holy acts of conduct and deeds of godly devotion, awaiting and keeping close in mind the presence of the day of Jehovah!”—2 Peter 3:11, 12. 	 E ‵tau o faka‵malu kae fakatapu otou olaga mō te Atua. Ka koi fakatalitali koutou ki te Aso o te Atua, kae olioli eiloa ke na oko mai.”—2 Petelu 3:11, 12.


What did the doing of God’s will as the Messiah include, and how did Jesus feel about this? 	 Se a te mea e aofia i te faiga o te loto o te Atua e pelā me ko te Mesia, kae ne a lagonaga o Iesu e uiga ki te mea tenei?


11 A link between Jehovah’s goodness and his loving-kindness was first made centuries before Ezra’s time. 	 11 Ne sae muamua mai a te fetaui ‵lei o te aga‵lei o Ieova mo tena alofa kaimalie mai mua o taimi o Esela.


The sound car provided a monthly program to 3,000 residents of a leper colony 60 miles (97 km) northwest of São Paulo. 	 Ne fakaoko atu ne te motoka mo mea faka‵lasi leo i ei a polokalame i masina takitasi ki fale e 3,000 i fa‵kai o tino lepela telā e nofo ki se 60 maila (97 km) te ‵mao i te feitu ki matū o São Paulo.


Each in its own way is a marvel of creation worthy of attention. 	 Kae e tiga eiloa e kese‵kese, e fai a manu e lua konā e pelā me ne mea fakaofoofogia ne faite kolā e ‵tau o ‵saga atu tatou ki ei.


He had come to bring spiritual, not material, benefits to the nation. 	 Ne vau eiloa a ia o aumai a mea faka-te-agaga kae e se ko mea faka-te-foitino ki te fenua.


Surely we should do no less now that the Messianic Kingdom is a reality in heaven.—Psalm 42:5, 11; 43:5. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me e ‵tau foki o fai tatou penā me ko oti ne fakatu aka te Malo faka-Mesia i te lagi.—Salamo 42:5, 11; 43:5.


By trusting implicitly in Jehovah. 	 Mai te talitonu katoatoa ki a Ieova.


What is needed to receive “a good reward” in marriage? 	 Se a te mea e manakogina i te fakaipoipoga ke maua mai i ei a mea “aogā”?


What can you learn from those whose pleas for help were answered and from the content of their prayers? 	 Ne a mea e mafai o tauloto ne koe mai i tino kolā ne maua ne latou a tali ki olotou ‵talo mo mea kolā ne aofia i olotou ‵talo?


All of them were to love Jehovah with their whole heart, their whole soul, and all their vital force. 	 Ne ‵tau mo latou katoa o a‵lofa ki a Ieova mo olotou loto kātoa, olotou foitino kātoa, mo olotou malosi kātoa.


Do You Recall? 	 [Ata i te itulau e 23]


His fine example may well move us to act in similar ways and say with conviction as did the psalmist David: “As for me, in my integrity I shall walk.”—Ps. 26:11. 	 E fai tena fakaakoakoga ‵lei ke gasue‵sue tatou i se auala tai ‵pau kae fai atu mo te loto tali‵tonu, e pelā mo pati a te faisalamo ko Tavita: “Ka ko au, e sasale faeloa au i te fakamaoni.”—Salamo 26:11, Tusi Paia, Samoa.


Our brothers, even those who are in poor economic situations, are like the Macedonians who were in “deep poverty” and yet begged for the privilege to give and did so generously.—2 Cor. 8:1-4. 	 A ‵tou taina, ke oko ki a latou kolā e ‵nofo i toe tulaga ma‵tiva, e fai pelā mo te kau Maketonia kolā ne ‘lasi te lotou ma‵tiva’ kae ne akai atu ke maua te tauliaga ke tuku atu olotou mea kae ne fai eiloa latou penā mo te kaimalie.—2 Koli. 8:1-4.


You might be surprised at how your teenager reexamines his own ideas and refines them. 	 E mafai o poi koe i te auala e toe iloilo aka ei ne tau tama talavou ana manatu kae toe fakatonutonu aka ne ia.


At Daniel 6:4, 5, we read: “The high officials and the satraps themselves were constantly seeking to find some pretext against Daniel respecting the kingdom; but there was no pretext or corrupt thing at all that they were able to find, forasmuch as he was trustworthy and no negligence or corrupt thing at all was found in him. 	 E fai‵tau tatou penei i te Tanielu 6:4, 5: “Ne taumafai a kovana mo tino pulepule o sala se feitu e se lei ei te pulepulega a Tanielu i te malo, kae e seai se mea ‵se ne maua ne latou, me i a Tanielu se tagata fai mea mafai, kae e fai mea tonu kae amiotonu.


8 By courageously pressing on in the Kingdom-preaching work despite the limitations of advancing years, older Christians are following in the footsteps of the faithful Israelite Caleb, who accompanied Moses in the wilderness for four decades. 	 8 Mai te tumau mo te loto toa i te galuega talai o te Malo faitalia te tulaga ma‵tua, e tau‵tali atu eiloa a Kelisiano ma‵tua ki te fakaakoakoga a te Isalaelu fakamaoni ko Kalepo, telā ne olo fakatasi atu mo Mose i te koga lavaki i tausaga e fasefulu.


Well, the tongue is a fire.”—James 3:5, 6. 	 A te gutu e pelā eiloa mo se afi.”—Iakopo 3:5, 6.


He wrote: “We have a wrestling, not against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places.”—Ephesians 6:12. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Me i a tatou e se taua mo tino, kae taua mo malosi ma‵sei faka te tiapolo i te lagi, ko pule, malo, mo te malosi o te lalolagi pouliuli i aso nei.”—Efeso 6:12.


Instead, they were summoned to work in Macedonia, where many meek individuals responded to their evangelizing. 	 Kae ne fakatonu atu ki a latou ke ga‵lue i Maketonia, telā ne uke a tino loto maulalo ne fia‵fia ki te lotou galuega talai.


At the first sign of civil unrest or of a natural disaster, they grab a few household articles, gather their children, and head for a safer haven. 	 Kafai ko foliga mai me ko pili o kamata se taua i te lotou fenua io me se mea fakafuasei e tupu i ei, e puke fakavave atu latou ki nāi mea faifale, puke mai foki olotou tama‵liki kae olo atu ki se koga mo olotou ‵lafi.


Only the timely intervention of Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saved David from making a calamitous mistake. 	 Ne seki nofo a Tavita o mafaufau me ka fakamasino a ia ne te Atua i te tamatega o tino e seai ne olotou mea ‵se ne fai.


In view of Matthew 7:12, how should we treat others? 	 E ‵tusa mo te Mataio 7:12, e ‵tau o pefea a ‵tou faifaiga ki nisi tino?


Would not hatred, violence, and wars continue to plague mankind as they have throughout the centuries of human rulership? 	 E mata, ka tumau eiloa a takalia‵liaga, fakasauāga, mo taua i te fakalogo‵mae atu ki tino, e pelā mo mea ne ‵tupu i te fia o tausaga o pulega a tino?


• What reasons do you have for being confident about your future? 	 • Ne a pogai e maua ne koe ke talitonu ei ki mea ‵lei kolā ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua?


Considering such beforehand can help to ensure that what you and your guests do will manifest your faith in action.—Romans 12:2. 	 A te mafaufau muamua faka‵lei ki mea konei, e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fakamautinoa aka me i mea kolā e fai ne koe fakatasi mo au tino ‵kami se fakaasiga tenā o tou fakatuanaki.—Loma 12:2.


Jehovah created humans with the desire to live forever. 	 Ne faite ne Ieova a tino mo te manakoga ke ola ki te se-gata-mai.


Where necessary, elders can also help in arranging for material support. 	 Kafai e manakomia e mafai foki ne toeaina o fakatoka se fesoasoani i mea tautupe.


The guilt of Oholah (Israel) and of Oholibah (Judah) is exposed. 	 A agasala a Oola (Isalaelu) mo Oolipa (Iuta) ko fakaasi faka‵sau atu eiloa.


(Proverbs 29:4) Similarly, Christian elders, parents, and Kingdom proclaimers who are well-acquainted with God’s Word will build up spiritual stability when they teach Jehovah’s regulations and justice in the congregation, in their families, and to interested ones. 	 (Faataoto 29:4) I se auala tai ‵pau ka ‵mautakitaki i te feitu faka-te-agaga a toeaina, mātua, mo tino talai o te Malo kolā ko masani ‵lei mo te Tusi Tapu māfai ko akoako atu ne latou a tulafono a Ieova mo tena fakamaoni, ki te fakapotopotoga, ki olotou kāiga, mo tino fia‵fia.


Sadly, most Kingdom seed falls on unreceptive soil. 	 Se mea fakafanoanoa me e ‵tō atu a fuaga e uke o te Malo ki te laukele masei.


Why Does Jehovah Allow Suffering? 	 Kaia ne Talia ei ne Ieova a Logo‵maega?


13, 14. (a) Why are we not surprised when we encounter opposition? (b) How can we bless those who persecute us? 	 13, 14. (a) Kaia e se ofo ei tatou māfai ko fe‵paki tatou mo ‵tekemaiga? (e) E mafai pefea o fakamanuia atu tatou ki tino kolā e fakasaua mai?


There are several ways in which you can do this. 	 E uke a auala e mafai ei o fai ne koe te mea tenei.


Imagine how this confirmation of Paul’s affection and trust must have warmed Timothy’s heart! 	 Mafaufau la ki te fakamalosi atu ki a Timoteo a te fakatalitonuga tenei o te alofa mo te loto talitonu o Paulo ki a ia!


How will servants of God become permanent residents, and of what? 	 Ka fai pefea a tavini a te Atua mo fai ne tino ‵nofo tumau, kae i fea?


Brothers, I do not yet consider myself as having laid hold on it; but there is one thing about it: Forgetting the things behind and stretching forward to the things ahead, I am pursuing down toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God by means of Christ Jesus. 	 Au tenei eiloa koi kausaki ki ei ke maua ne au, i a au ko leva ne fai mo tino o Keliso Iesu. Taina, au e taofi pela me seki oko eiloa au ki ei; e tasi fua te mea e fai ne au, ko te fakapuli ne au a mea kola i oku tua, kae taumafai malosi eiloa au ke maua ne au a te mea tela e i oku mua.


18 A related aspect underscores the seriousness of decisions concerning blood. 	 18 A te suā manatu tāua ke mafau‵fau ‵mafa ki ei e faka‵mafa mai i ei te tāua o te faiga o fakaikuga e uiga ki te toto.


Both he and Silas started “praying and praising God with song.” 	 Ne kamata o “‵talo kae usu ne Paulo mo Sila a pese o tavaega ki te Atua.”


Therefore, along with studying Jesus’ example, we need Jehovah’s holy spirit, so that we can imitate that example properly. 	 Tela la, fakatasi mo te sukesuke ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu, e ma‵nako tatou ki te agaga tapu o Ieova, ko te mea ke mafai o tau‵tali faka‵lei tatou ki te fakaakoakoga tenā.


Wholesome association with God’s people provides us with the incentive to keep on serving Jehovah with joy. 	 A maopoopoga fakafia‵fia fakatasi mo tino o te Atua e maua i ei a fakamalosiga ke tumau tatou i te tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te fia‵fia.


Though spiritual advancement may not always be recognized by humans, Jehovah always sees and values it. 	 E tiga eiloa e se matea ne tino tou gasolo atu ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga, e lavea faeloa kae fakatāua foki ne Ieova te mea tenā.


Why Jesus Taught With Illustrations 	 Te Pogai ne Akoako Atu ei a Iesu i Tala Fakatusa


The book of Ruth portrays Jehovah as a God of loving-kindness, who acts in behalf of his loyal servants. 	 E fakaasi mai i te tusi ko Luta a Ieova e pelā me ko te Atua alofa kaimalie, telā e gasuesue mō ana tavini fakamaoni.


Jehovah loved his human creation and cared for their welfare. 	 Ne alofa eiloa a Ieova ki ana tino ne faite kae fai eiloa ne ia a mea kolā e ‵lei ei latou.


Their “prayer of faith,” wrote James, “will make the indisposed one well, and Jehovah will raise him up. 	 Ne tusi mai a Iakopo me ka fai ne olotou “‵talo o te fakatuanaki ke ‵lei a te tino masaki, kae ka fakamalosi aka a ia ne Ieova.


So let us take to heart Paul’s counsel to our first-century brother Archippus: “Keep watching the ministry which you accepted in the Lord, that you fulfill it.” 	 Tela la, ke talia ne tatou i ‵tou loto a te polopolokiga a Paulo ki te ‵tou taina ko Akepasi i te senitenali muamua: “Ke onoono faka‵lei ke fakataunu ne koe te galuega telā ne talia ne koe mai te Aliki.”


When crowds brought their ailing ones to him, “he cured all who were faring badly.”—Matt. 8:16; 14:14. 	 I te taimi ne avatu ei ne te vaitino olotou tino ma‵saki ki a ia, ne “faka‵lei katoa ne ia a tino kolā ne ma‵saki.”—Mataio 8:16; 14:14.


One way to improve our effectiveness in the ministry is to make good use of the excellent tool Jehovah God has provided—his written Word, the Bible. 	 A te auala e tasi ke momea aka ei te ‵tou ma‵goi i te galuega talai ko te fakaaoga faka‵lei o te ‵toe mea faigaluega ‵lei ne tuku mai ne Ieova te Atua—ko tena Muna tusia, ko te Tusi Tapu.


(Matt. 11:10, 11) David was likewise moved by holy spirit. 	 (Mata. 11:10, 11) A Tavita ne fakamalosigina foki ne te agaga tapu.


God’s Kingdom and Education 	 Te Malo o te Atua mo Mea Tau Akoakoga


(Jeremiah 31:3) Such individuals may be spiritually weak, yet they are not necessarily rebellious. 	 (Ielemia 31:3) Kāti ko vāi‵vāi a tino penā i te feitu faka-te-agaga, kae e se ‵teke tonu mai latou.


This was Jehovah’s message to Baruch: “Look! 	 Kae tenei eiloa te fekau a Ieova ki a Paluka: “Ka ko au, te Aliki [Ieova], ka ofa ne au ki lalo a mea ne atiake ne au, kae ‵tule ki lalo a mea ne ‵toki aka ne au.


(2 Timothy 2:1, 2; 1 Peter 2:21) As figurative harvest workers, surely we can be joyful that an average of 4,766,631 home Bible studies were conducted worldwide this past service year. 	 (2 Timoteo 2:1, 2; 1 Petelu 2:21) E pelā me ne tino ga‵lue fakatusa i te ‵katiga o saito, e mafai o fia‵fia tatou me e ‵tusa mo te 4,766,631 a a‵koga faka-te-Tusi Tapu kolā ne fai i te lalolagi kātoa i te tausaga faka-te-taviniga tenei ko teka.


Actually, a resurrection that was promised centuries in advance did take place, and you put faith in it. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne taunu eiloa se toetuga telā ko leva ne ‵valo mai i te fia o senitenali mai mua atu, kae ne fakatuanaki koe ki ei.


12 Jehovah God accepted the ransom sacrifice that his Son offered. 	 12 Ne talia ne Ieova te Atua a te taulaga togiola telā ne ofo atu ne tena Tama.


What better promise could there possibly be? 	 E mata, e isi aka se tautoga e mafai o ‵lei atu?


Whenever we experience great difficulties, we will remain joyful if we meditate appreciatively on what Jehovah has done for us. 	 Me ne a a fakalavelave e ‵tupu ki a tatou, ka tumau eiloa tatou i te fia‵fia māfai e mafaufau ‵loto ki mea kolā ne fai ne Ieova mō tatou.


For instance, knowing that the Bible condemns the “practice of spiritism,” we would avoid any diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that involves spiritism. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ona ko te iloaga me e fakatapu i te Tusi Tapu a te “fai vailakau,” e ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te ‵sala atu ki nisi auala ke faka‵lei aka ei a masaki kolā e aofia i ei a faifaiga faivailakau.


15. (a) What promise did Jesus make regarding the holy spirit? (b) What is one way that the holy spirit helps us? 	 15. (a) Se a te tautoga ne fai ne Iesu e uiga ki te agaga tapu? (e) Se a te auala e tasi e fesoasoani mai ei te agaga tapu ki a tatou?


Because his life is taken away from the earth.”—Acts 8:32, 33; Isaiah 53:7, 8. 	 E seai eiloa se tino e mafai ne ia o taku mai e uiga mō tino i tona gafa, me i tona olaga i te lalolagi tenei ko oko mai ki tena fakagataga.”—Galuega 8:32, 33; Tusi Tapu Tauloto, Isaia 53:7, 8.


“The God of All Comfort” 	 “Te Atua o Fakamafanafanaga Katoa”


(Acts 7:53; Heb. 2:2, 3) In fact, the first-century Jewish religious leaders failed to discern the intent of the Law. 	 (Galuega 7:53; Epelu 2:2, 3) A te tonuga loa, ne seki malamalama a takitaki lotu Iutaia i te senitenali muamua i te uiga tonu o te Tulafono.


In the first seven verses of the psalm, David praises God for delivering him and invites his supporters to join him in exalting Jehovah as the Great Rescuer of His people.—Psalm 34:3, 4, 7. 	 I fuaiupu muamua e fitu o te salamo tenā, ne tavae ei ne Tavita a te Atua ona ko te fakasaoga ne ia a ia, kae ‵kami atu ana tino ke ‵kau atu ki a ia i te fakamalugāga o Ieova, te Tino Faka‵sao Tino Sili o Ana tino.—Salamo 34:3, 4, 7.


Looking back, he says: “Sure, I was scared to approach them. 	 Mai te ‵toe mafaufau ki te mea ne tupu, ana muna: “E mautinoa eiloa me ne mataku au ma fanatu ki a latou.


(Read Ephesians 4:7, 8.) 	 (Faitau te Efeso 4:7, 8.)


I asked God for one year of peace and happiness, but he has given me so much more! 	 Ne fakamolemole au ki te Atua mō se tausaga e tasi o te filemu mo te fiafia, kae ne tuku mai ne ia a mea e uke atu!


So fathers are, in effect, urged to put the mind of Jehovah in their children. 	 Tela la, e fakamalosi atu eiloa ki a koutou e tamana ke tuku atu te mafaufau o Ieova ki loto i otou tama‵liki.


All those expressions of love are a demonstration of the extraordinary unity among Jehovah’s people.—Psalm 133:1. 	 A faiga a‵lofa katoa konā se fakaasiga o te loto tasi sē fuafuagina telā e maua i va o tino o Ieova.—Salamo 133:1.


Those brothers were convinced that Jehovah had answered their prayer in a most interesting way. 	 Ne tali‵tonu katoatoa eiloa a taina konā me ne tali atu a Ieova ki te lotou ‵talo i ‵toe auala gali ‵ki eiloa.


True, people living a century ago knew more than their forebears. 	 E tonu, e uke atu a mea e iloa ne tino kolā ne ola i se senitenali ko teka i lō olotou tupuga.


What is that evidence? 	 Se a te fakamaoniga tenā?


Desperate to solve their problems, many look to imperfect men. 	 Ona ko te lasi o te manakoga ke faka‵lei aka olotou fakalavelave, e ‵kilo atu loa a tino e tokouke ki tino sē ‵lei katoatoa.


Jesus gave a compelling reason for avoiding undue anxiety: It is pointless. 	 Ne tuku atu ne Iesu se pogai ‵lei ke ‵kalo kea‵tea mai te sōna manavase: E seai sena aoga.


He is free from bias or favoritism. 	 E sē fai fapito ana mea.


Why should we expect Jehovah’s worshippers to be organized? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o fakamoemoe tatou i tino tapuaki o Ieova e ‵tau o fakatoka faka‵lei?


Because they have faith in Christ’s ransom sacrifice and thus “have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb,” Jehovah declares them righteous, not as spiritual sons, but as his friends, giving them the wonderful prospect of surviving “the great tribulation.” 	 Ona ko te lotou fakatuanaki ki te taulaga togiola a Keliso kae “ne ‵ta olotou gatu, kae ne faka‵kena foki ne latou ki te toto o te Tamā Mamoe,” e taku ne Ieova latou e pelā me ne tino amio‵tonu, kae e se ne tama faka-te-agaga, kae ne taugasoa, kolā ka maua ne latou te tauliaga gali ke ‵sao atu i te ‘fakalavelave lasi.’


(James 4:8) Just as skilled workers use tools to achieve good results, may it be our determination to put forth earnest effort to use God’s Word, the Bible, skillfully in our God-given work as Kingdom proclaimers. 	 (Iakopo 4:8) E pelā eiloa mo galuega ‵lei a tino apo i te fakaaogāga o mea faigaluega, ke na fakaiku aka ne tatou ke kausaki atu i te fakaaogāga ke magoi te Muna a te Atua ko te Tusi Tapu i te faiga o te galuega ne tuku mai ne te Atua e pelā me ne tino talai o te Malo.


We cannot go to the point of disobeying God or violating our Christian neutrality.—Read 1 Peter 2:13-17. 	 E se mafai ne tatou o fai se mea ke se faka‵logo tatou ki te Atua io me fakaseaoga i ei te ‵tou ‵tulaga ke se ‵kau atu ki se feitu.—Faitau te 1 Petelu 2:13-17.


Here, too, God draws a clear line between what is clean and what is unclean. 	 E fakaasi mai foki ne te Atua i te feitu tenei a tulafono kolā e fakaasi mai i ei a mea ‵mā mo mea lai‵lai.


In such circumstances, a Christian might view a tip as an additional fee that he is required to pay in order to obtain a legitimate service. 	 I vaegā fakanofonofoga penā, e ‵tau o kilo atu se Kelisiano ki te tupe tenā e pelā me se mea fakaopoopo ki te mea e ‵tau o ‵togi ne ia ko te mea ke maua ne ia te fesoasoani tenā.


(1 Corinthians 10:31) By imitating Jesus’ example, we too can show genuine love of neighbor and at the same time remain no part of the world of wicked mankind. 	 (1 Kolinito 10:31) Mai te tau‵tali atu ki te fakaakoakoga a Iesu, e mafai foki o fakaasi atu ne tatou te alofa tonu ki tuakoi kae tumau i te ‵vae keatea mai te lalolagi o tino amio ma‵sei.


How do they assist us? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea latou ki a tatou?


These are goals that you can achieve while living at home. 	 Konei la a nisi fakamoemoega e mafai o taumafai ki ei i tou fenua.


If you believe in that hope as promised in the Bible, you will probably say, ‘Of course.’ 	 Kafai e talitonu koe ki te fakamoemoega tenā e pelā mo te mea ne folafola mai i te Tusi Tapu, kāti ka tali mai koe penei, ‘Ao.’


(Acts 16:6–17:1) When Jews instigated a riot, Thessalonian brothers urged Paul to go to Beroea, some 40 miles [65 km] away. 	 (Galuega 16:6–17:1) I te kamataga ne te kau Iutaia se kinauga i ei, ne fakamalosi atu a taina i Tesalonia ki a Paulo ke fano ki Pelea, telā e 40 maila te mao.


“Through your faith you have achieved the impossible.” 	 “Ko oti ne fai ne koulua a mea fakaofoofogia e alatu i te lua fakatuanaki.”


(John 16:7; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17) We do well to study the Bible and Bible-based publications diligently, persistently pray for holy spirit, and regularly attend and participate in Christian meetings.—Ps. 1:1-3; Luke 11:10-13; Heb. 10:24, 25. 	 (Ioane 16:7; 2 Timoteo 3:16, 17) Se mea ‵lei ke suke‵suke tatou ki te Tusi Tapu mo tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo te loto fiafia, ke tumau i te ‵talo atu mō te agaga tapu, ‵kau atu ki fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano kae fai faeloa ‵tou tusaga i ei.—Salamo 1:1-3; Luka 11:10-13; Epelu 10:24, 25.


10. (a) For a reasonable wedding, why is planning essential? (b) How should decisions be made about those invited? 	 10. (a) Ke fai se fakaipoipoga ‵lei, kaia e aogā ei ke paleni faka‵lei a fakatokaga? (e) E ‵tau o fai pefea a fakaikuga e uiga ki tino ‵kami?


(Deuteronomy 12:23-25) The food may also have been offered to idols, as was the custom among Babylonian worshippers before eating a communion meal. 	 (Teutelonome 12:23-25) Kāti ne ofo atu foki a mea‵kai konā ki tupua, e pelā eiloa mo te masani i tapuakiga a te kau Papelonia a koi tuai o ‵kai fakatasi latou i se taulaga fakafetai.


And it is a word that describes what many fear will plague mankind for years to come. 	 Ne pati kolā e tali‵tonu a tino e tokouke me ka fai mo fai se mala ki luga i tino katoa.


Rather, my wife and I are writing our own book together, and this is where I now live happily.” 	 Kae ne tusi fakatasi ne māua mo taku avaga a te mā tusi totino, tenā te pogai ko ola fiafia ei au i te taimi nei.”


If we stop actively supporting Jehovah’s work, then we start following Satan. 	 Kafai e fakagata a te ‵lago atu o tatou ki te galuega a Ieova, ko tau‵tali atu eiloa tatou i a Satani.


I am very grateful to Jehovah for using his organization to help us survive each day in this wicked system.” 	 Ko oko eiloa i toku loto fakafetai ki a Ieova me ne fakaaoga ne ia tena fakapotopotoga ke fesoasoani mai ke ‵sao tatou i aso takitasi mai te olaga masei tenei.”


What the Bible teaches about God and Jesus is clear and simple. 	 A mea kolā e akoako mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te Atua mo Iesu e manino kae faigofie.


What work did Hezekiah initiate at the beginning of his reign? 	 Se a te galuega ne fai ne Hesekia i te kamataga o tena pulega?


(Rom. 8:6) That is serious—spiritual death now and physical death in the future. 	 (Loma 8:6) Kae fakamataku ‵ki te mea tenā—e mate faka-te-agaga nei kae mate faka-te-foitino i aso mai mua.


I have learned that Jehovah will not let you be tempted beyond what you can handle. 	 Ko oti ne iloa ne au me ka se talia ne Ieova ke fakaosoosogina koe ke silia atu i te mea e mafai ne koe o agai ki ei.


11 Jesus commanded: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations.” 	 11 Ne fakatonu mai a Iesu: “Olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko.”


15 The apostle Paul wrote that “a large door that leads to activity” had been opened to him. 	 15 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Paulo me ko “uke avanoaga konei mō te galuega” ke fai ne ia.


In what ways can we show that we are watchful in our ministry? 	 Ne a auala e mafai ei o fakaasi atu ne tatou me i a tatou e matapula‵pula i te faiga o te ‵tou galuega?


(Prov. 23:26) If we live in a divided household, do we ask Jehovah for his help to maintain the Christian personality even when no one else around us is making such an effort? 	 (Faata. 23:26) Kafai e aofia tatou i se kāiga mavaevae, e mata, e akai atu tatou ki a Ieova mō tena fesoasoani ke fakatumau a uiga Kelisiano faitalia foki eiloa me e seai se tino i ‵tou tafa e fai ne ia se vaegā amioga penā?


The Witnesses, all 230 of them, survived by sticking closely together and helping one another at the risk of their own life. 	 Ne ‵sao katoa eiloa a Molimau e toko 230 i te māti tenā ona ko te lotou ‵kau fakatasi mo te fakatau fesoasoani faitalia me ne fai ei ke tu atu olotou ola i se tulaga fakamataku.


Surely they should obey their parents and be interested in learning about spiritual things.—Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:1-3. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o faka‵logo latou ki olotou mātua kae ke fia‵fia foki o tauloto ki mea faka-te-agaga.—Teutelonome 5:16; Efeso 6:1-3.


Do not be envious of those doing unrighteousness.” 4 The world’s media daily bombard us with a list of injustices. 	 4 E tuku mai faeloa i aso takitasi ne mea fakasalalau tala i te lalolagi kātoa a tala e uiga ki faifaiga sē fakamaoni.


If they do, Jehovah welcomes them. 	 Kafai e fai latou penā, e talia mo te fiafia ne Ieova a latou.


Similarly, over time a wife learns how to make her husband feel secure and happy. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e tauloto foki se fafine avaga ki te auala e fakamalosi atu ei a ia ki te loto talitonu mo te fiafia o tena avaga.


Even in the account of her family’s visit to the temple when Jesus was 12 years old, Luke quotes the words of Mary, not those of Joseph. 	 Ke oko foki loa ki te tala o te asiga a tena kāiga ki te faletapu i te taimi ko 12 ei ana tausaga, ne siki mai ne Luka a pati a Malia, kae e se ko Iosefa.


Jesus showed that when a certain tower fell in Jerusalem, Jehovah was not responsible 	 Ne fakaasi atu ne Iesu me e se ‵tau o ‵losi atu ki a Ieova a te fakalavelave e uiga ki te olo telā ne siga i Ielusalema


11 Suppose we consider what might be called the case of the missing monarch. 	 11 Kāti ke mafaufau ki te tala e uiga ki te tupu telā ne galo atu.


Remember, Paul also pointed out that we have a fight against “the machinations [“crafty acts,” footnote] of the Devil” and “against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places.” 	 Ke masaua me ne fai mai foki a Paulo me e taua atu tatou ki “auala ma‵sei o te Tiapolo” mo “malosi ma‵sei faka-te-tiapolo i te lagi.”


Isabel notes: “In this assignment, I really have ‘tasted and seen that Jehovah is good.’” 	 E fai mai a Isabel: “I te galuega tenei, au ne ‘tofotofo tonu ki ei kae iloa aka i a Ieova e ‵lei.’”


Abraham did not hold on to any resentment that he might have felt toward Lot. 	 Ne seki ita fakamoemoe a Apelaamo ki a Lota.


David could have used this opportunity to eliminate the king who threatened his life. 	 Ne mafai o fakaaoga ne Tavita a te avanoaga tenei ke tamate a te tupu telā e fakalavelave atu ki tena olaga.


20 Job was able to maintain his integrity because he loved God, and Jehovah loved and helped him. 	 20 Ne mafai o fakatumau ne Iopu a tena fakamaoni me ne alofa a ia ki te Atua, kae ko Ieova ne alofa kae fesoasoani atu foki ki a ia.


Yes, you can because God’s Word always comes true. 	 Ao, me e taunu faeloa te Muna a te Atua.


To do so, they would need to cultivate the fear of Jehovah, not of men. 	 Ko te mea ke fai penā, ne manakogina ke ‵toki ne latou te mataku ki a Ieova, kae e se ki tāgata.


At that time, God did not select a powerful king, a learned priest, or a wealthy chieftain. 	 I te taimi tenā, ne seki filifili ne te Atua se tupu malosi, se faitaulaga poto io me se aliki maumea.


• Will responsible ones control its distribution? 	 • Ka pule faka‵lei atu a tino ma‵losi i te feitu faka-te-agaga ki te fakasoaga o meainu konā?


14 Lot was hardly a coward. 	 14 A Lota e se se tino matamataku.


12 A Conversation With a Neighbor—Does God Punish People in Hellfire? 	 Kāti e tai faigata eiloa ki a tatou i nisi taimi ke fakamagalo atu a nisi tino.


3 This is the illustration: “The kingdom of the heavens has become like a man that sowed fine seed in his field. 	 3 Tenei te tala fakatusa: “A te Malo o te lagi e fakatusa ki te tino ne ‵toki ne ia a fuaga ‵lei i tona manafa.


What, then, may we conclude about the meaning of Paul’s words recorded at 1 Corinthians 10:13? 	 Tela la, se a te uiga a pati o Paulo i te 1 Kolinito 10:13?


17, 18. (a) What role does prayer play in resisting Satan? (b) Give an example to illustrate the value of prayer. 	 17, 18. (a) Se a te aogā o te ‵talo i te ‵teke atu ki a Satani? (e) Ke taku mai se fakaakoakoga e uiga ki te tāua o te ‵talo.


Referring next to the ministry given to those in the new covenant, Paul says: “All of us, . . . with unveiled faces reflect like mirrors the glory of Jehovah.” (2 Corinthians 3:6-8, 14-18; Exodus 34:29-35) Jesus’ “other sheep” of today are also privileged to reflect Jehovah’s glory.—John 10:16. 	 I te fakasino atu ki te galuega telā ne tuku atu ki tino kolā e aofia i te feagaiga fou, muna a Paulo: “Ko tatou katoa kolā e se ufiufi o‵tou mata, e matea ne tatou te ‵malu o te Aliki [ko Ieova].” (2 Kolinito 3:6-8, 14-18; Esoto 34:29-35) E taulia foki a ‘nisi mamoe’ a Iesu i aso nei ke fakaasi atu ne latou te ‵malu o Ieova.—Ioane 10:16.


David returns to his kingship only after Absalom is killed. 	 Ne toe fai a Tavita mo fai te tupu i te matega fua a Apisaloma.


In 2012, the Australia and New Zealand branch offices were consolidated to form the Australasia branch. 	 I te 2012, ne tuku fakatasi ei a ofisa lagolago i Ausetalia mo Niusila telā ko taku nei ki te ofisa lagolago o Australasia.


Would You Welcome a Visit? 	 E talia ne Koe ke Āsi Mai se Tino?


Being far away from his family, he felt alone and homesick. 	 Kae ko te nofo ‵mao foki mai i ana kāiga, ne solopū kae ne manatunatu foki a ia ki tena kāiga.


Very likely, it meant felling thousands of trees, hauling them to the construction site, and cutting them into planks or beams. 	 Kae e aofia foki i ei a te ‵katiga o te fia afe o lakau, te avatuga ki te koga e faite ei te vaka, mo te katikatiga fakafo‵liki.


Wonderful Works and Mighty Acts 	 Galuega Fakaofoofogia Kae ‵Mana


Often, he would pause, ask what they thought, and listen to their response. 	 E masani o manava malie a ia, fesili atu me ne a olotou mafaufauga, kae fakalogologo atu ki olotou tali.


Subsequent to that, “war broke out in heaven,” which led to Satan’s defeat and his finally being cast out of heaven. 	 E ‵soko atu ki ei ko “te taua i te lagi,” telā ne iku atu ki te takavalega o Satani kae ne ‵pei ifo ei a ia mai te lagi.


4 Love is a prominent theme throughout these chapters containing Jesus’ parting counsel to his followers. 	 4 A te matua lauiloa i mataupu kātoa kolā e aofia i ei a pati polopoloki fakamavae a Iesu ki ana soko ko te alofa.


When I was 24 years old, I decided to move to England. 	 I te taimi ko 24 ei oku tausaga, ne fakaiku aka ne au ke fanatu au ki Egelani.


(Galatians 5:26) Further, gambling encourages in some a superstitious reliance on good luck. 	 (Kalatia 5:26) E se gata i ei, e fakamalosi aka ne te pelētupe a nisi tino ke fakalago‵lago atu ki manatu va‵lea e uiga ki te mauaga fakafuasei o te manuia.


(Compare Haggai 1:4-6.) 	 (Fakatusa ki te Hakai 1:4-6.)


“DEAD MAN WALKING!” 	 “KO FANATU TE TINO MATE!”


Regarding “those thinking upon his name,” God promises: “I will show compassion upon them, just as a man shows compassion upon his son who is serving him.” 	 Ne tauto mai a te Atua penei e uiga ki a latou: “Au ka alofa ki a latou e pelā me se tagata e alofa ki tena tama tagata telā e fakalogo ki a ia.”


If smoking, or some other sensitive subject, is involved, we might suggest that we continue the study and discuss the matter at a later time. 	 Kafai e aofia i ei se mataupu tai ‵mafa e pelā mo te ‵pusi, kāti e mafai o fai atu ke faka‵soko loa te akoga kae ke sau‵tala ki te mataupu tenā i se taimi fakamuli.


(Luke 1:32; Matt. 1:1) However, because all Messianic promises are to be fulfilled in Jesus, he is far more than David. 	 (Luka 1:32; Mataio 1:1) Kae ona ko te mea ka fakataunu a folafolaga faka-Mesia katoa e auala i a Iesu, e sili fakafia atu a ia i a Tavita.


Luke reports that when Paul was in Ephesus about 52-55 C.E., he ‘gave talks and used persuasion’ in the synagogue. 	 E lipoti mai ne Luka me i te taimi ne nofo atu ei a Paulo i Efeso, kāti ko te 52-55 T.A., ne ‘lauga kae akoako atu’ tou tagata i te sunako.


CARRY ON EVERY FORM OF PRAYER 	 KE FAI FAELOA A VAEGĀ ‵TALO


Jehovah enables elderly Abraham and Sarah to have a son 	 Ne fai ne Ieova ke maua ne Apelaamo mo Sala kolā ko ma‵tua a se tamaliki tagata


(Galatians 2:14) This would be done in fulfillment of Jesus’ words: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” 	 (Kalatia 2:14) Ka fai te mea tenei ke fakataunu i ei a pati a Iesu, penei: “A te Tala ‵Lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo, e fakamatala atu ki te lalolagi katoa, mo fai te molimau ki tino katoa; ko oko mai ei te gataga.”


At first, it will be difficult, but you can learn it. 	 Ka faigata i te taimi muamua, kae e mafai eiloa ne koe o tauloto.


Jehovah wrote those commandments upon stone tablets—tablets that Moses shattered when he saw the Israelites worshipping a golden calf. 	 Ne tusi ne Ieova a tulafono konā i luga i papa fatu—ko papa fatu kolā ne ma‵fa likiliki i te taimi ne ‵pei ei ne Mose ki lalo i te laveaga ne ia te kau Isalaelu e ifo ki se tupua aulo.


When the Sanhedrin, the Jewish high court, wanted to do away with the Christians because of their zealous preaching, Gamaliel, “a Law teacher esteemed by all the people,” sounded a warning and said: “Men of Israel, pay attention to yourselves as to what you intend to do respecting these men. . . . Do not meddle with these men, but let them alone; (because, if this scheme or this work is from men, it will be overthrown; but if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them;) otherwise, you may perhaps be found fighters actually against God.”—Acts 5:33-39. 	 I te taimi ne ma‵nako i ei a Sanetulini mo te fono maluga o Iutaia o tamate a Kelisiano ona ko te lotou loto finafinau ki te galuega talai ne fai atu ne Kamalielu “se faiakoga o te Tulafono, kae fakaaloalogina ne tino katoa” se fakatonuga ki tino penei: “Tagata Isalaelu, ke fakaeteete koutou ki otou mea ka fai ki tagata konei . . . ke faka‵mao otou lima mai tagata konei, kae tuku malie eiloa latou; (me kafai te lotou fuafuaga mo te lotou galuega ne mea ne fai ne se tino, e fakamalepegina; kae kafai ne fai ne te Atua, e se taitai lele eiloa o mafai ne koutou o fakatakavale;) kafai e fai ne koutou, ka iloa fakamuli ake ei ne koutou, i a koutou e fakasaga tau ki te Atua.”—Galuega 5:33-39.


The Jews are incensed and rise up in revolt. 	 Ne kaitaua a tino Iutaia kae taua atu ei ki te malo o Loma.


Soon my joy in the ministry increased.” 	 E se leva, mea loa ko gasolo malosi au o fiafia ki taku galuega talai.”


What a grand privilege it is to make known God’s name so that others may call upon it in order to be saved!—Psalm 83:18; Romans 10:13. 	 Ko tafaga la te taulia o tatou ke fakailoa atu te igoa o te Atua ko te mea ke mafai o ka‵laga atu a nisi tino ki ei ke fakaolagina ei foki latou!—Salamo 83:18; Loma 10:13.


Because Moses and Aaron fail to sanctify Jehovah’s name when miraculously providing water, they lose out on entering the Promised Land. 	 Ona ko te sē fakamaoni o Mose mo Alona o avatu a vikiga ki te igoa o Ieova i te taimi ne tuku fakavavega mai ei ne ia a vai, ne seki maua ne laua te avanoaga ke ulu atu ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga.


But imagine what the Bible Students were doing. 	 Kae mafaufau la ki mea ne fai ne Tino A‵koga ki te Tusi Tapu.


Probably not. 	 Kāti ka sē matea ne koe a te ‵kese.


A measure of this water is available now. 	 E isi se tamā vaega o te vai tenei e maua nei.


(Read Daniel 7:7, 8.) 	 (Faitau te Tanielu 7:7, 8.)


Mildness is especially important in a religiously divided home 	 E tāua ‵ki a te agamalū i te kāiga telā e tofu a tino i ei mo olotou lotu


The heartwarming answer is yes! 	 A te tali gali ki ei ko te ao!


Instead of giving such well-founded praise, some religious teachers consider the body to be the lurking place and instrument of sin. 	 I lō te tukuatuga o vaegā tavaega ‵lei penā, e mafau‵fau a nisi faiakoga fakalotu me i te foitino se mea masei kae se mea faigaluega foki o te agasala.


(Galatians 6:1; Acts 20:28) With mildness yet firmness for divine standards, the elders try to readjust his thinking, just as a considerate doctor sets a broken limb carefully, to avoid causing needless pain and yet care for the problem. 	 (Kalatia 6:1; Galuega 20:28) Mai te atafai kae ‵piki ‵mau foki ki tulaga amio‵tonu o te Atua, e taumafai a toeaina o fakatonutonu aka ana mafaufauga, e pelā eiloa mo se tokita atafai telā e taumafai o faka‵tonu aka se ivi fati, e aunoa mo te sōna fakalogo‵mae ki te tino kae saga tonu atu fua o faka‵lei te fakalavelave.


11 Stephen was one who prayed for his persecutors, and his prayer was not in vain. 	 11 A Setefano se tino telā ne ‵talo atu mō tino kolā ne fakasauā atu ki a ia, kae ne aogā eiloa tena ‵talo.


Increased activity in the field service is a splendid way to deepen your own spirituality 	 Ke loto ma‵losi i te fakatuanaki e auala i te ‵talo atu mo te loto kātoa


This requires more than simply acknowledging that we are living in the last days, more than recognizing that times are hard. 	 E manakogina i ei a mea e uke atu i lō te iloa fua me ko ‵nofo tatou i aso fakaoti, io me ko te matea atu fua o taimi faiga‵ta konei.


3 Consider the value of the treasures that Jehovah urges his worshippers to seek. 	 3 Mafaufau la ki te tāua o koloa kolā e fakamalosi atu a Ieova ki ana tino tapuaki ke ‵sala atu ki ei.


How could we reason with someone who claims that there is no Creator? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamatala faka‵lei atu ki se tino telā e fai mai me e seai se Mafuaga?


11 By contrast, God’s spirit-inspired Word encourages us to have a balanced view of money and to work hard to provide material necessities for ourselves and our family. 	 11 E ‵kese mai i ei, e fakamalosi mai te Muna a te Atua telā ne fakaosofia ki te agaga ke maua ne tatou se kilokiloga paleni e uiga ki tupe kae ke ga‵lue malosi ke tausi atu ki ‵tou kāiga i te feitu faka-te-foitino.


First, they should determine whether they really have enough time and resources to instill love for Jehovah in their children while at the same time teaching them a foreign tongue. 	 A te mea muamua, e ‵tau o fakaiku aka ne latou me e lava ‵lei a taimi mo mea faigaluega ke fakamalosi aka te a‵lofa o olotou tamaliki ki a Ieova i te taimi e akoako ei ki se ‵gana fakaa‵tea.


(Gen. 24:50-58) Rebekah’s Yes meant Yes, and she proved to be a faithful God-fearing wife to Isaac. 	 (Kenese 24:50-58) Ne fakauiga ne Lepeka a tena Ao ki te Ao, kae ne fai a ia mo fai se avaga ‵lei o Isaako telā e fakamaoni kae mataku ki te Atua.


(Luke 12:15) Doing so calls for examining ourselves to see what we have set our hearts on. 	 (Luka 12:15) E fai eiloa penā mai te iloilo ne tatou a tatou eiloa ke lavea atu a mea kolā e ati aka ne tatou i ‵tou loto.


[1] (paragraph 3) This man and his wife were originally called Abram and Sarai, but in this article we will refer to them by the names Jehovah later gave them—Abraham and Sarah. 	 [1] (palakalafa e 3) A te tagata tenei mo tena avaga ne fakaigoa muamua eiloa ki a Apelamo mo Salai, kae i te mataupu tenei, ka fakaigoa ne tatou a laua ki igoa kolā ne tuku atu fakamuli ne Ieova ki a laua—ko Apelaamo mo Sala.


That will reveal how Jehovah’s spirit operated upon his faithful servants in the first century, both before and after Pentecost 33 C.E. These accounts will be considered in the following article. 	 E aofia i ei a latou kolā ne ola mai mua kae mai tua foki o te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A. Ka sau‵tala tatou ki tala konei i te suā mataupu.


(Luke 1:78) He is the very epitome of love. 	 (Luka 1:78) Ko ia ko te kātoatoaga o te alofa.


(Matt. 11:28) Furthermore, Jesus ‘brought forth justice’ by teaching Jehovah’s standards of right and wrong. 	 (Mataio 11:28) E se gata i ei, ne ‘fakatumau ne Iesu te fai mea tonu,’ mai te akoako atu o tulaga o Ieova e uiga ki te mea tonu mo te mea ‵se.


How did Jehovah’s view of Eliab differ from that of Samuel, and what can we learn from this? 	 I TE 11 o senetenali T.L.M. ne uga atu ei ne Ieova a te pelofeta ko Samuelu ke fai ne ia se galuega ‵funa.


They are determined to avoid vices and fleshly tendencies, so they take better care of their own health physically, mentally, and emotionally. 	 E fakaiku aka ne latou ke ‵teke atu ki manakoga faka-te-foitino kae matagā, ko te mea ke tausi faka‵lei atu ei ki te lotou malosi i te feitu faka-te-foitino, feitu tau te mafaufau, mo olotou lagonaga.


One of my instructors at Gilead, Brother Jack Redford, explained to us that at first we might be disturbed, even shocked, by the conditions in our assignment, especially when coming face-to-face with severe poverty. 	 Ne fai mai se tokotasi o faiakoga i Kiliata, ko te Taina ko Jack Redford, me e mafai eiloa o mana‵vase matou io me ‵poi ki tulaga o te olaga i koga e tavini ei matou, maise eiloa i te taimi e fakafesagai tonu atu matou ki te olaga mativa.


Referring to her and her husband, Adam, the angel said: “You positively will not die. 	 Ne fai atu te agelu e uiga ki tou fafine mo tena avaga, ko Atamu: “A koulua e se ‵mate.


For their body weight, they consume proportionately more than humans. 	 Moi ne ‵lasi olotou foitino, penei e uke atu olotou mea e kai i lō tino.


Am I allowing undue emphasis on material interests to interfere with my volunteer spirit? 	 E mata, e talia ne au a te saga malosi atu ki manakoga faka-te-foitino ke fakalavelave mai ki toku loto fia fesoasoani atu?


Why can we be so confident? 	 Kaia e tali‵tonu katoa ei tatou penei?


3 Stressful world conditions may also make it difficult for us to show kindness. 	 3 E mafai foki o faigata te fakaasiatuga o te alofa atafai ona ko tulaga faiga‵ta o te lalolagi.


(John 14:9) Is it not encouraging to know that whatever your circumstances, you can find favor in the eyes of our appreciative God and of his Son? 	 (Ioane 14:9) E mata, e se fakamalosi mai ke iloa atu me faitalia ou fakanofonofoga, e talia eiloa koe ne te Atua loto fakafetai e pelā foki mo tena Tama?


• How is Jesus “a light of the nations”? 	 • Ne fai pefea a Iesu e pelā me ko “te mainaga ki malo”?


Do you think of . . . 	 E mata, e mafaufau koe ki se . . .


The following year, on May 5, 1920, the charges against them were dropped. 	 I te tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, i te po 5 o Me, i te 1920, ne fakaseai katoatoa atu ei a ‵losiga konā.


7 Jehovah wants you to be his friend. 	 7 E manako a Ieova ke fai koe mo ana taugasoa.


Why should we consider the spirit with which the Israelites made their sacrifices? 	 Ne a mea ne tauloto ne tatou mai lagonaga o te kau Isalaelu i te taimi e ofo atu ei olotou taulaga?


How that restoration brought praise to Jehovah and to those bearing his name! 	 Ko tafaga la te tukuatuga o tavaega ki a Ieova mo tino kolā e tauave tena igoa ona ko te ‵toe fakafokiatuga tenā!


1, 2. Why is it significant that Jehovah likens himself to a shepherd? 	 1, 2. Kaia e tāua ei me e faka‵tusa ne Ieova a ia eiloa ki se tausi mamoe?


9 First, Shebna lost his position. 	 9 Muamua la, ne galo atu te tofiga o Sepina.


(Proverbs 24:16) Each time we score a victory, we have reason to be pleased with ourselves. 	 (Faataoto 24:16) I taimi takitasi e manumalo ei tatou, e ‵tau o maua ne tatou te fiafia.


(Matthew 5:16) While Christians do not perform fine works to be praised by men, their good conduct does not go unnoticed.—Matthew 6:1. 	 (Mataio 5:16) Se mea tonu me e se fai ne Kelisiano a galuega ‵lei ko te mea ke maua ne vikiga mai tino, kae e laveagofie fua olotou amioga ‵lei.—Mataio 6:1.


(John 6:44) Never take your standing with God for granted. 	 (Ioane 6:44) Ke se manatu māmā eiloa koe ki tou fesokotakiga mo te Atua.


Luke stays in Philippi as Paul continues on to Athens and then to Corinth, where he meets Aquila and Priscilla and spends a year and six months. 	 Ne nofo aka a Luka i Filipi kae ne fanatu ei a Paulo ki Atenai kae fakamuli ki Kolinito, te koga telā ne fetaui ei a ia mo Akuila mo Pisila kae nofo foki i ei i se tasi mo te āfa tausaga.


13 There is another type of false story that we need to be on guard against. 	 Ko tala fakaofoofogia e uke kolā e aveave sāle i E-mail.


(Ps. 139:14; 148:1-10) What a privilege it was for the Israelites to be in a covenant relationship with Jehovah! 	 (Salamo 139:14; 148:1-10) Ma‵faga o tauliaga gali mō te kau Isalaelu ke aofia i se feagaiga ne fai mo Ieova!


4 A psalmist said in prayer to Jehovah: “Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light to my roadway.” 	 4 Ne fai atu te faisalamo i se ‵talo ki a Ieova: “A tau muna se moli e takitaki ne ia au, se mainaga foki ki toku auala.”


Perhaps saving face or outright selfishness was at the root of the problem? 	 Io me ko te faiga ke ‵lei tou ata io me ko te mafaufau ‵mafa fua ki a tatou eiloa i lō te suā tino?


11 Will prayer lead to a change in your situation? 	 11 E mata, ka iku atu te faiga o ‵talo ki se ‵fuliga i ou fakanofonofoga?


16 Heeding the Bible’s advice can help us to avoid being “turned aside to follow Satan.” 	 16 A te faka‵logo ki te fakatakitakiga i te Tusi Tapu e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te “‵fuli keatea o tau‵tali i a Satani.”


The faithful man Job knew that he would go to the grave, Sheol, when he died. 	 Ne iloa ne te tagata fakamaoni ko Iopu me ka fanaifo a ia ki te tanuga, ko Seoli, māfai ko mate a ia.


Some years later, I was better prepared to handle the responsibilities as well as the problems that arise in marriage.” 	 I tausaga mai tua ifo i ei, ne sili atu toku atamai ke mafai ne au o fakataunu oku tiute kae ke faka‵lei aka foki a fakalavelave kolā ne ‵sae mai i te fakaipoipoga.”


But if I keep quiet, that can be avoided and nobody in the congregation will ever know.’ 	 Kae kafai e se fakaasi ne au, ka se masiasi au kae ka seai eiloa se tino i te fakapotopotoga e mafai o iloa ne ia te mea tenā.’


(2 Tim. 3:14, 15) Likely, your parents are training you in a similar way by studying the Bible with you, praying with you, taking you to congregation meetings and larger assemblies of God’s people, and sharing with you in the field ministry. 	 (2 Timoteo 3:14, 15) I se auala tai ‵pau penā, ne akoako foki koe ne ou mātua mai i te suke‵suke fakatasi mo koe ki te Tusi Tapu, ‵talo fakatasi mo koe, ave sāle koe ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga mo fono tai ‵lasi atu a tino o te Atua, kae ‵kau fakatasi foki mo koe i te galuega talai.


Reneé relates: “I learned to embrace different ways of doing things. 	 E fai mai a Renee: “Ne tauloto au ke talia a auala kese‵kese e fai ei ne au a mea.


We keep in mind Paul’s admonition: “Really, then, as long as we have time favorable for it, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.” 	 Ke masaua faeloa ne tatou a pati polopoloki a Paulo, konei: “Tenei la, e ‵tau mo tatou o fai te mea ‵lei ki tino katoa, kae fakasilisili ki a latou kola e i loto i te kaiga Kelisiano.”


We cannot gain God’s favor without it. 	 E se mafai o maua ne tatou te taliaga a te Atua e aunoa mo te fakalogo.


Is there hope for the dead? 	 E mata, e isi se fakamoemoega mō tino ‵mate?


Why would you say that concern for a sheep who has strayed is not limited to the elders? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o fai atu me e se ko toeaina fua e manava‵se ki se mamoe telā ne galo?


Despite the different personalities of Paul and Barnabas, they had been able to serve together before that event. 	 Faitalia te kese‵kese o uiga o Paulo mo Panapa, ne mafai eiloa o tavini fakatasi atu lāua mai tua o te mea tenā ne tupu.


Once you have the resulting satisfaction and benefits, your next goal might be a progressive reading of the books of Moses and the historical books through Esther. 	 Kafai ko oti kae maua foki a mea aogā mai i ei, kāti e mafai o taumafai malielie koe o faitau ki tusi a Mose mo tusi o tala fakasolopito ke oko eiloa ki te tusi o Eseta.


(Acts 7:21-25; Hebrews 11:24, 25) When this incident became known, Egypt’s royal house viewed Moses as an outlaw, and he had to flee for his life. 	 (Galuega 7:21-25; Epelu 11:24, 25) I te taimi ne salalau atu ei te mea tenei, ne ‵kilo atu ei te kāiga tupu i Aikupito ki a Mose e pelā me se tino ‵teke, kae ne ‵tau o tele a ia keatea.


THOSE KNOWN BY GOD CONTINUE GROWING SPIRITUALLY 	 A LATOU KOLĀ E ILOA NE TE ATUA E GA‵SOLO FAELOA KI MUA I TE FEITU FAKA-TE-AGAGA


They, along with all those who make up the “great cloud of witnesses” and many other faithful ones throughout history, have enjoyed the wonderful privilege of being friends of God. 	 Ko oti ne maua ne latou katoa fakatasi mo “ne molimau e tokouke” mo nisi tino fakamaoni e tokouke a te tauliaga gali ke fai pelā me ne taugasoa o te Atua.


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Thus, we all need to take to heart the warning: “Let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall.”—1 Cor. 10:12. 	 Tela la, e ‵tau mo tatou katoa o fakatāua malosi te fakailoaga tenei ke fakaeteete: “Ko te tino telā e mafaufau i a ia e tu, ke fakaeteete i a ia ma siga.”—1 Koli. 10:12.


• How are we sustained by God’s word? 	 • E fakatumau pefea tatou ne te muna a te Atua?


What clear distinction must exist between those who serve Jehovah and those who do not? 	 Se a te ‵kesega e lavea faka‵lei atu i te vā o tino kolā e tavini ki a Ieova mo tino kolā e se tavini ki a ia?


(Read Psalm 125:1, 2.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 125:1, 2.)


The women who spent the night with the king thus became his concubines, or secondary wives. 	 Telā la, a fāfine kolā ne ‵moe i te po mo te tupu ne fai mo fai ana avaga fakasalasala.


As sinners, the only thing we deserve is death. 	 E pelā me ne tino agasala, e ‵tau fua o maua ne tatou a te mate.


(Gal. 6:5) Even so, we likely admit that not all the decisions we make are necessarily wise or beneficial. 	 (Kala. 6:5) Kae e mafai o fakaasi tonu atu ne tatou me e se fai faeloa ne tatou a fakaikuga ‵poto io me aoga.


But what does this vision reveal to us concerning the length of time involved? 	 Kae se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te fakaasiga tenei e uiga ki te leva o te vaitaimi tenā?


The Truth and Personal Conduct 	 Te Munatonu mo ‵Tou Amioga


Ezekiel was not involved with the actual marking of people for survival; neither are God’s servants today. 	 Ne seki aofia a Esekielu i te faiga o te fakamailogaga o tino kolā e ‵sao; e penā foki a tavini a te Atua i aso nei.


What a fine example David provides of genuine respect for the anointed of Jehovah! 	 E gali te fakaakoakoga ne tuku mai i faka‵tauga ‵lei kolā ne fai ne Apikaila.


Isaiah delivers Jehovah’s message to Hezekiah, saying: “Look! Days are coming, and all that is in your own house and that your forefathers have stored up down to this day will actually be carried to Babylon.” 	 Ne fakaoko ne Isaia te fekau a Ieova ki a Hesekia, ana muna: “A te Aliki Malosi [ko Ieova] ne fai mai me ka oko mai te taimi e ave katoa ei a mea i tou palesi, mo mea katoa kolā ne ‵teu ne ou tupuga ke oko mai ki te aso nei, ki Papelonia.”


How does the Bible describe the badness of this wicked world? 	 E fakamatala mai pefea ne te Tusi Tapu a te masei o te lalolagi fakafoufou tenei?


13 Did God Know That Adam and Eve Would Sin? 	 TE AOGA O MATAUPU MŌ SUKESUKEGA KONEI


Sometimes I felt that this was just another mainstream, accepted religion.” 	 I nisi taimi e mafaufau au me i taku lotu se lotu fua pelā mo nisi lotu masani.”


Even when you suffer deep anxiety, Jehovah can help you to feel calm. 	 Kafai foki loa e manavase malosi koe, e mafai o fesoasoani atu a Ieova ke maua ne koe te tokagamalie.


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


10, 11. (a) When is the time for the harvest? (b) How is the symbolic wheat being brought into Jehovah’s storehouse? 	 10, 11. (a) Ko te taimi fea e ‵kati ei te saito? (e) Ne ‵luku mai pefea a saito fakatusa ki loto i fale saito o Ieova?


However, from early on, that iron has been mixed with clay. 	 E ui i ei, mai te taimi ne tu mai ei a te malo o Peletania mo Amelika, a te fiti tenā ko oti ne palu tasi mo te kele.


7, 8. Where singing our Kingdom songs is concerned, what is more important than skill? 	 7, 8. Se a te mea e tāua fakafia atu i te atamai i te usuusu?


(Genesis 3:1-6) Both Adam and Eve thus misused their free will and sinned by disobeying God. 	 (Kenese 3:1-6) Ne fakaaogā ‵se eiloa ne Atamu mo Eva te lā saolotoga kae ne agasala ei laua mai te sē faka‵logo ki te Atua.


What commission did Jesus give his followers? 	 Se a te fakatonuga ne tuku atu ne Iesu ki ana soko?


Should you feel that the sacrifices you made were unnecessary or ill-timed? 	 E mata, e manatu aka koe me i filifiliga kolā ne fai ne koe e seki ‵tau o fai kae ne fai i te taimi ‵se?


How can we show that trust when temptations arise? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te talitonu tenā māfai ko ‵sae aka a tofotofoga?


The faithful ones Jehovah is safeguarding.” 	 E puipui ne te Aliki a tino fakamaoni.”


If you had the opportunity, which of the following questions would you like to ask God? 	 Kafai e maua ne koe se avanoaga, e tefea te fesili i fesili kolā e ‵soko mai e manako koe o ‵sili atu ki te Atua?


This stage began at Pentecost 33 C.E. when Jehovah started to gather those who would rule with Christ in heaven. 	 Ne kamata a te mea tenei i te Penitekoso 33 T.A., i te taimi ne kamata ei o fakamaopoopo ne Ieova a latou kolā ka pule fakatasi mo Keliso i te lagi.


Do we refuse to sit with men of untruth through television programs, videos, motion pictures, Internet sites, or other means? 	 E mata, e ita tatou ma ‵kau fakatasi mo tino amio ‵pelo e auala i polokalame i te televise, vitiō, tamunei, ata i te Internet, io me ko nisi mea aka foki penā?


Although he was raised by imperfect parents—Joseph and Mary—Jesus humbly “continued subject to them.” 	 E tigā eiloa ne puti aka a ia ne mātua sē ‵lei kātoatoa—Iosefa mo Malia—ne loto maulalo a Iesu o “tumau a ia i te fakalogo ki a lāua.”


A handbook for Bible translators says that this expression may be rendered “those who have nothing good to look forward to.” 	 E fai mai se tusi fesoasoani mō tino kolā e ‵fuli ne latou te Tusi Tapu me i te tugapati tenei e mafai o ‵fuli ki “tino kolā ko seai ne mea ‵lei ke olioli latou ki ei.”


Surely our Creator has numerous tasks in mind for us that will keep us busy into eternity. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e uke a vaegā galuega ne fakatoka ne te ‵tou Atua ke gasue‵sue malosi tatou i ei ke oko eiloa ki te se-gata-mai.


Two years earlier, TI acknowledged that its 2009 annual report exposed the pervasive reality of corruption: “It is clear that no region of the world is immune to the perils of corruption.” “Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. 	 I te lua tausaga mai mua atu, ne fakaasi mai i te lipoti a te TI i te tausaga e 2009 a te lauiloa o pulega sē fakamaoni: “E manino ‵lei me e seai eiloa se koga i te lalolagi e sao mai te fakamataku o pulega sē fakamaoni.”


The alternative, to be found “sleeping” by Jesus, would prevent us from gaining his favor. 	 Kafai e maua mai ne Iesu a tatou e “‵moe” ka se fiafia eiloa a ia ki a tatou.


I may have been wrong, but that’s the way I felt.”* 	 Kāti ne ‵se eiloa au i te feitu tenā, kae konā eiloa oku lagonaga.”*


13 Christ “has the key of David,” and he has thus been entrusted with all Kingdom interests and the administration of the household of faith. 	 13 Ne nofo mo Keliso a “te ki a Tavita,” kae ne tuku atu ki a ia mea katoa o te Malo mo te fakasoaga o mea i te kāiga o tino fakatuanaki.


20 As Jehovah’s dedicated people, we recognize the related issues of divine sovereignty and human integrity. 	 20 E pelā me ne tino tukugina atu a Ieova, e iloa ne tatou a te sokoga o te kinauga e uiga ki te pulega sili a te Atua mo te fakamaoni o tino.


8 What should be the motive for doing the preaching work? 	 8 Se a te lagonaga tonu e ‵tau o maua mō te faiga o te galuega talai?


7:6-67—Why does Nehemiah’s list of the remnant who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel differ from Ezra’s in individual figures for each household? 	 7:6-67—Kaia e ‵kese ei te fakasologa a Neemia e uiga ki tino kolā ne toe ‵foki atu ki Ielusalema mo Selupapelu, mo te fakasologa a Esela e uiga ki matakāiga takitasi?


Paul showed respect for fellow believers, and in turn he earned their respect. 	 Ne āva eiloa a Paulo ki ana taina tali‵tonu, kae ne āva foki latou ki a ia.


12 Jehovah Has Opened My Eyes 	 ITULAU E 27 • PESE: 53, 124


How can we imitate Asa in doing good?—1 Ki. 15:14. 	 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako atu tatou ki a Asa i te faiga o mea ‵lei?—1 Tupu 15:14, NW.


In addition, they will have to follow new beneficial instructions that will be revealed in “the scrolls” outlining Jehovah’s requirements for living in the new system of things. 	 E se gata i ei, ka tau‵tali latou ki fakatonuga ‵fou kae aoga kolā e fakaasi mai i “peluga tusi” kolā e fakaasi mai i ei a fakatonuga a Ieova e uiga ki te olaga i te lalolagi fou.


We do so because we love him and long for his name to be sanctified. 	 E fai tatou penā me e a‵lofa tatou ki a ia kae ma‵nako foki o faka‵malu tena igoa.


For one thing, Abraham has the distinction of being the only person whom the Bible directly refers to as God’s friend—and three times at that!—2 Chronicles 20:7, footnote; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23. 	 A te pogai, me e isi se uiga e ‵kese ei a ia telā ne fai ei ke fakasino atu fua te Tusi Tapu ki a Apelaamo e pelā me ko te taugasoa o te Atua—fakatolu taimi!—2 Nofoaiga Tupu 20:7, fakamatalaga mai lalo; Isaia 41:8; Iakopo 2:23.


Many feel that “blood is thicker than water.” 	 E ma‵natu aka a tino e tokouke me “e tāua atu te kāiga i lō nisi tino.”


Thus, she turned her back on Jehovah’s sovereignty. 	 Tela la, ne ‵teke atu a ia ki te pulega sili a Ieova.


A “Slave” Who Is Both Faithful and Discreet 	 Se “Tavini” Telā e Fakamaoni Kae Poto Foki


Most Bible readers know that Judge Gideon and his band of 300 defeated a coalition of 135,000 invaders—Midianites, Amalekites, and others encamped on the plain of Jezreel, near the hill of Moreh. [gl 18] Gideon’s men blew horns, smashed jars to reveal their torches, and shouted: “Jehovah’s sword and Gideon’s!” 	 E iloa ne tino e tokouke kolā e fai‵tau ki te Tusi Tapu me i te Famasino ko Kitiona mo tena kau e toko 300 ne fakatakavale ne latou a te kautau e toko 135,000— o tino Mitiana, Amaleka mo nisi tino kolā ne ‵nofo i Ieseleelu, i tafa o te mauga o Mole. [18] Ne ili ne tino a Kitiona a pu, foafoa olotou fagu kele ke maina atu olotou moli, kae paka‵laga atu penei: “Mō te Aliki, mō Kitiona!”


One’s worship—and therefore one’s prayers—should go only to Jehovah God. 	 A te tapuakiga a se tino—e pelā foki mo tena ‵talo—e ‵tau fua o fai atu ki a Ieova te Atua.


14 To experience the happiness that results from being merciful, we need to engage in positive deeds of kindness toward those in need. 	 14 Ko te mea ke maua te fiafia telā e maua mai te fakaasi atu o te alofa fakamagalo, e ‵tau o a‵lofa atafai atu tatou ki tino kolā e ma‵nako ki se fesoasoani.


The apostle Peter wrote regarding his fellow Christians: “You exercise faith in [Jesus] and are greatly rejoicing with an unspeakable and glorified joy, as you receive the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” (1 Peter 1:8, 9) By developing love for Jesus Christ and faith in his ransom sacrifice, you can fill your life with joy now and look forward to being saved from sin and death. 	 Ne tusi mai te apositolo ko Petelu e uiga ki ana taina Kelisiano: “Ke tali‵tonu foki koutou ki a ia, . . . tela la, ke ‵lifu koutou mo te fiafia lasi, ko te fiafiaga telā ko se mafai o fakamatalagina, me ko maua ne koutou a te ikuga o te otou fakatuanaki, telā ko te fakaolataga o otou agaga io me ko koutou.” (1 Petelu 1:8, 9) Mai te atiakaga o te alofa mō Iesu Keliso mo te fakatuanaki ki tena taulaga togiola, ko faka‵fonu ei ne koe tou olaga ki te fiafia i aso nei kae kilo atu ki aso mai mua ke fakasao koe mai te agasala mo te mate. [Ata i te itulau e 6] Ne ofo atu ne Iesu tena ola ke fakapaleni aka ei te mea telā ne galo i a Atamu [Ata i te itulau e 7] Ka fakamanatu te mate o Iesu Keliso i te Aso Ono, Mati 22, 2008 ma tō te mata o te la


Does this not illustrate the importance of being faithful in small things? 	 E a, e se fakaasi atu i te mea tenei a te tāua o ‵tou fakamaoni i mea fo‵liki?


Doing so helps them to bond with the local brothers and to adjust to a different culture. 	 A te faiga penā e fesoasoani atu ke maua ne latou se fesokotakiga pili mo taina i te fenua fou kae ke fakamasani faka‵lei ki se tuu ‵kese.


That egotistic individual cared greatly about prominence and position. 	 A Satani se tino kaiū telā e saga atu fua ki tena ‵lei.


(Romans 6:14; Ephesians 2:11-16) However, the regulations found in Leviticus can benefit us, teaching us much about the worship of our God, Jehovah. 	 (Loma 6:14; Efeso 2:11-16) Kae e mafai o maua ne tatou a mea aogā mai te tusi ko Levitiko, me akoako mai i ei a mea e uke e uiga ki te tapuakiga ki te ‵tou Atua, ko Ieova.


She admits that she used to find it hard to speak to schoolmates about her faith, but one day that changed. 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne tou fafine a te faigata ke faipati atu ki tama‵liki i te akoga e uiga ki ana talitonuga, kae ne ‵fuli tena mafaufau i te aso e tasi.


FEAR has haunted mankind for centuries. Fear of hunger, disease, crime, or war keeps millions of people in constant anxiety. 	 A te mataku ma fia‵kai io me ma ma‵saki a tino, a te mataku ki amioga solitulafono mo taua e fai ei a te fia miliona o tino ke manava‵se faeloa.


God does not punish people in hell 	 [Te Fakamatalaga o Ata itulau e 5]


It was a beautiful summer day, and I walked far along lovely lanes, till gradually the stillness and beauty calmed and soothed me, and after some hours I returned repentant and almost melted.” 	 Ko oko eiloa te gali o te aso i te taimi tenā e penā foki mo te auala ne sasale atu ei au. I taku sasalega i konā ne gasolo ifo toku kaitaua kae ne foki atu au ki te fale mo te salamō i a au ne kaitaua.”


Of course, God has not assigned anyone to recruit others for this privilege. 	 E tonu, ne seki ‵tofi aka ne te Atua se tino ke filifili ne ia a tino kolā ka maua ne latou te tauliaga tenei.


Centuries earlier, a Bible prophecy foretold the place of Jesus’ birth: “You, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, the one too little to get to be among the thousands of Judah, from you there will come out to me the one who is to become ruler in Israel.”* (Micah 5:2) Bethlehem was apparently too small to be listed among the cities of the territory of Judah. 	 I senitenali muamua, ne ‵valo mai i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki te koga e fanau ei a Iesu: “Peteleema Efalata, a koe se fa‵kai e tasi mai fa‵kai fo‵liki eiloa o Iuta, kae ka avaka ne au mai i a koe se pule mō Isalaelu, ko tena gafa e vau mai aso mua eiloa.”* (Mika 5:2) A Peteleema ko ‵to foliki ke tu tena igoa i te fakasologa o fa‵kai o Iuta.


7 Can You Believe the Miracles Recorded in the Bible? 	 Te Auala ka Oko Mai ei te Gataga ki te Lalolagi Tenei


I was born in 1923 in Chatham, Kent, England, and I grew up in a world full of disappointed people. 	 Ne fanau au i te 1923 i Chatham, Kent i Egelani, kae ne tupu aka au i se lalolagi telā e ‵fonu i tino sē fia‵fia.


For example, the Theocratic Ministry School has for over six decades helped students to be effective teachers of God’s Word. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ko silia atu mo te 60 tausaga ne fesoasoani atu ei a te Akoga mō Tino Talai ki tino a‵koga ke fai pelā me ne faiakoga apo o te Muna a te Atua.


(Dan. 7:9) Jehovah wanted Daniel to see that His organization is in motion, accomplishing His purpose. 	 (Tani. 7:9) Ne manako a Ieova ke lavea ne Tanielu me i Tena fakapotopotoga ko gasuesue o fakataunu a Tena fuafuaga.


How Would You Answer? 	 Ne a uiga ‵lei o Ieova e siki mai i te Esoto 34:6, 7? 11.


(Isaiah 61:1, 2) Hence, the Christian evangelizing work continues to bring blessings to many and genuine comfort to “those in any sort of tribulation.”—2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. 	 (Isaia 61:1, 2) Tela la, e tumau eiloa te galuega talai faka-Kelisiano i te aumaiga o fakamanuiaga ki tino e tokouke mo fakamafanafanaga ‵tonu ki a “latou kola e maua ne so se puapuaga.”—2 Kolinito 1:3, 4.


How can you succeed in leading a life of dedication to God despite what others may say or do? 	 E mafai pefea o manuia tou olaga e pelā me se tino tukugina atu ki te Atua faitalia a pati mo faifaiga a nisi tino e fai e uiga ki a koe?


Over the years, association with faithful brothers has greatly enriched our lives. 	 Ne maua ne māua a mea aoga e uke mai i taina fakamaoni kolā ne fakatasi matou mō se fia tausaga.


(John 4:24) In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul speaks of the world as having a “spirit,” or dominant attitude. 	 (Ioane 4:24) I tena tusi ki te kau Efeso, ne faipati atu a Paulo i ei e uiga ki te “agaga” o te lalolagi io me ko tena malosi.


A good friend would seek the help of loving shepherds in assisting a companion who has taken a false step. 	 Ka taumafai se taugasoa ‵lei o ‵sala atu ki se fesoasoani o tausi mamoe a‵lofa ke fesoasoani atu ki se taugasoa telā ko fanatu i se auala ‵se.


What lesson about obedience can you learn from Jesus? 	 Se a te akoakoga e uiga ki te fakalogo e mafai o tauloto ne koe mai i a Iesu?


In Beslan, we have seen children taken hostage and brutally massacred.” 	 Ko oti ne ave fakapagota a nisi tama‵liki i Beslan kae tamate i toe auala matagā.”


4. How does loving-kindness differ from loyalty? 4 The Hebrew word rendered “loving-kindness” is also more encompassing than the word “loyalty.” 	 4 A te pati Epelu telā ne ‵fuli ki te “alofa tumau” e lauefa atu tena uiga i lō te “alofa fakamaoni.”


In numerous other cases, displaced local Witnesses remained in their temporary accommodations for a year or more after their houses had been rebuilt. 	 I te lasiga o taimi, e ‵nofo atu fua a Molimau kolā ne fakamaseigina olotou fale i se tamā fale e pelā me se fale umu mō se tausaga io me e sili atu i ei mai tua o te ‵toe faitega o olotou fale.


Doing so will help us to build the kind of faith that will preserve us alive into the new world. Applying Jehovah’s reminders helps us to keep our Kingdom Halls safe and accessible (See paragraph 11) 	 Ka fesoasoani mai a te faiga penā ke ati aka ne tatou a te vaegā fakatuanaki telā ka fai ei ke ulu ola atu tatou ki loto i te lalolagi fou.


However, if children perceive a double standard, they might draw the conclusion that Bible principles are not really important or practical. 	 Kae kafai e lavea ne tama‵liki me e ola a mātua i se olaga magalua, e mafai o fakaiku aka ne latou me e se tāua io me e se aoga malosi a akoakoga fakavae i te Tusi Tapu.


The assembly is also given instructions about setting up and breaking camp. 	 Ne tuku atu foki ki a latou a fakatonuga e uiga ki te faka‵tuga mo te tukuifoga o olotou faleie mo te auala e faima‵laga ei latou.


(Ezek. 36:23) He will send his executional forces—myriads of spirit creatures led by Christ Jesus—to destroy the rest of Satan’s system on earth. 	 (Esekielu 36:23) Ka uga mai ne ia ana kautau—te fia afe o agelu kolā e takitaki ne Keliso Iesu—ke fakaseai ne latou te ‵toega o te fakanofonofoga a Satani i te lalolagi.


Remain watchful as Jesus did—watchful in your prayers, in your ministry, and in dealing with trials. 	 Tumau i te matapulapula e pelā mo te mea ne fai ne Iesu—matapulapula i te faiga o au ‵talo, tau galuega talai, mo te fakafesagai atu ki tofotofoga.


Jehovah’s Witnesses progressively refined their understanding of the issue of Christian neutrality. 	 Ne gasolo malielie eiloa o fakafou te mainaga o Molimau a Ieova e uiga ki te sē kau atu o se Kelisiano ki se feitu.


Katharina had moved away and did not know all of this. 	 Ne tupu eiloa te mea tenei kae ko oti ei ne fano kea‵tea a Katharina mai te koga tenā.


Love is God’s main attribute. 	 A te alofa ko te uiga fakavae eiloa o te Atua.


8 What happens after the initial part of the great tribulation has passed? 	 8 Ne a mea e ‵tupu māfai ko oti atu te vaega muamua o te fakalavelave lasi?


7 Hannah was another one who faithfully kept the vow that she had made to Jehovah. 	 7 A Hana ko te suā tino telā ne tausi eiloa mo te fakamaoni tena tautoga ne fai ki a Ieova.


7. What lesson about safeguarding our heart can we learn from the account of Joseph’s ten brothers? 	 7 Ke mafaufau ki se mea ne tupu i se kāiga lasi e tasi.


Instead, he was to “keep in expectation,” living each day with a sense of urgency. 	 Ne ‵tau o ‘nofo fakatalitali’ a ia ki ei, kae ke ola i aso takitasi e pelā me ko pili mai te taimi tenā.


In those places, Jehovah’s Witnesses point out the Bible prophecies, and they comfort people with the Bible’s assurance that the Kingdom of God will bring true security to mankind.—Proverbs 1:33; Micah 4:4. When a Family Member Has Died 	 I vaegā fenua penā, e fakasino atu ei a Molimau a Ieova ki valoaga konā i te Tusi Tapu kae fakamafanafana atu foki ki tino mai te fakatalitonu atu mai te Tusi Tapu me ka aumai ne te Malo o te Atua a te puipuiga tonu ki tino katoa.—Faataoto 1:33; Mika 4:4.


When we willingly obey that command, Jehovah is pleased. 	 Kafai e loto fia‵fia tatou o faka‵logo ki te fakatonuga tenā, ka fiafia eiloa a Ieova.


Jesus told his disciples to “pay attention” to whom, and why? 	 Ne a nisi mea ne fai atu Iesu ke “fakaeteete” i ei ana soko, kae kaia?


When enforcement is lax or when fear of getting caught is absent, people who are normally law-abiding may feel emboldened to do what they otherwise would not do. 	 Kafai e se fakamalosi aka faeloa a te tulafono io me e se fia mataku se tino māfai ko ‵poa a ia, e mafai o fai ei a tino kolā e faka‵logo ki tulafono ke fai a mea kolā e se fai sāle ne latou.


Other “improvements” follow with succeeding generations, so that eventually the portrait bears little resemblance to you. 	 Kāti ka fai foki ne nisi kautama a ‵fuliga ke ‵lei atu te ata, kae fakamuli ifo ko se fetaui te ata tenā mo ou foliga.


Does my life have a purpose? 	 ● E mata, e isi se aoga o toku olaga?


Cultivate Genuine Humility 	 Ke Fakamalosi Aka Te Loto Maulalo Tonu


After “making quite a few disciples” in Derbe, the two men “returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch.” 	 Mai tua o te mauaga o “soko e tokouke” i Teipe, ne toe “‵foki atu ei laua ki Lusa, Ikonio, mo Anitioka.”


Such skills can help us to make disciples. 	 E fesoasoani mai a te atamai tenā ke mafai o fai ne tatou a soko.


He kept asking God why life was so difficult, whether problems were a punishment from God. 	 Ne tumau eiloa tena fesili atu ki te Atua e uiga ki te pogai ko faigata ‵ki ei te olaga, me ko fakalavelave ne fakasalaga mai i te Atua io me ikai.


(Galatians 4:26, 27) Isaiah spoke of “the woman,” foretelling that she would give birth to a future spiritual nation.—Isaiah 54:1; 66:8. 	 (Kalatia 4:26, 27) Ne faipati a Isaia e uiga ki te “fafine,” i te ‵valo mai me ka fanau mai ne ia se atufenua faka-te-agaga i aso mai mua.—Isaia 54:1; 66:8.


Those who will form the nucleus of the “new earth,” a new earthly society of rightly disposed people, are being gathered during these last days. 	 A te “lalolagi fou,” ko te fakavae o te fakapotopotoga o tino amio ‵lei i te lalolagi, ko oti ne fakamaopoopo aka i aso fakaoti konei.


Fables, by contrast, are usually vague in their descriptions. 	 E ‵kese a tala ‵kai me e masani o se taku likiliki mai a fakamatalaga i ei.


10 In view of the imminent end of the present system of things, as Jehovah’s servants we realize that this is no time to settle down in this dying world. 	 10 Ona ko te mautinoa o te oko mai o te gataga o te olaga masani tenei, e pelā me ne tavini a Ieova, e iloa ne tatou me e se tenei te taimi ke fai ei ‵tou fakatokatokaga tumau i te lalolagi telā ka pili o fakaseai atu.


12 Jehovah’s goodness passed before Moses’ face the next day on Mount Sinai. 	 12 Tela la, ne fakaasi atu i ei ne Ieova a tena aga‵lei i mua o mata o Mose i te suā aso i te Mauga o Sinai.


How can we promote Christlike kindness in the congregation? 	 E mafai pefea o fakamalosi aka ne tatou a te mataalofa o Keliso i te fakapotopotoga?


Jesus Christ’s early followers ascribed the second psalm to Israel’s King David. 	 Ne fakasino atu a soko muamua o Iesu me ne tusi ne te tupu o Isalaelu ko Tavita a te lua o Salamo.


Those Christians who submitted to clear theocratic direction were blessed with a solid, Scriptural answer. 	 Ne maua ne Kelisiano kolā ne talia ne latou a fakatakitakiga a te Atua se tali mautinoa mai te Tusi Tapu.


(Acts 9:17, 18; Gal. 1:14) You certainly recognize that Jewish man as the one who came to be known as the apostle Paul. 	 (Galu. 9:17, 18; Kala. 1:14) E mautinoa eiloa me i te tagata Iutaia tenei ne lauiloa fakamuli e pelā me ko te apositolo ko Paulo.


Paul wrote: “As long as we have time favorable for it, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Paulo: “Tenei la, e ‵tau mo tatou o fai te mea ‵lei ki tino katoa, kae fakasilisili ki a latou kolā e i loto i te kāiga Kelisiano.”


(Matthew 24:21) Anointed Christians, represented by the man with the secretary’s inkhorn, are taking the lead in doing the marking work, that is, the Kingdom-preaching and disciple-making work. 	 (Mataio 24:21) A Kelisiano fakaekegina, kolā e fakaata mai i te tagata mo te mā tusitusi a te failautusi, e fai ne latou te takitakiga i te faiga o te galuega ko te fakamailogaga o tino, telā ko te talaiatuga o te Malo mo te faiga o soko.


Rather, he became attached to them. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne ‵pili ‵ki tena vā mo latou.


Though distressed, David did not despair. 	 E ui eiloa ne fanoanoa a ia, ne seki loto vāivāi a Tavita.


(Read Psalm 150:1-6.) 	 (Faitau te Salamo 150:1-6.)


It is no surprise that Jehovah was going to bring calamity upon Syria, Philistia, and Tyre. 	 Tela la, e se se mea fakapoi i te taimi ne fakasala ei ne Ieova a Sulia, Filisitia mo Tulo.


DO WE NEED MORAL STANDARDS? 	 E MATA, E MANAKOGINA A TULAGA ‵LEI I MEA TAU AMIOGA?


• Discuss what you read 	 • Sau‵tala ki mea kolā ne faitau ne koe


After examining the case of Jesus, Pilate was willing to release him. 	 Ko oti ne fai ne Pilato a te fakamasinoga o Iesu, kae ne loto malie tou tagata ke fakasaoloto a ia.


Eve must have been intrigued by the thought of having her eyes “opened.” 	 Kāti ne ‵lave a Eva i te manatu me ka ‘‵pula’ ana mata.


8 If an honest self-examination proves that we have slackened the hand somewhat, we do well to recall the invigorating words spoken by the prophet Zephaniah. 	 8 Kafai e fakatalitonu mai ne se iloiloga telā ne fai mo te fakamaoni me ko tai vāivāi tatou i te ‵tou taviniga, se mea ‵lei ke mafaufau ki pati fakamalosi loto kolā ne fai mai ne te pelofeta ko Sefanaia.


(Jude 14, 15) Enoch’s message, which will have its final fulfillment at Armageddon, surely reinforced Noah’s faith and hope! 	 (Iuta 14, 15) E mautinoa eiloa me i te fekau a Enoka, telā a tena fakaotiga ka fakataunu i te taimi o Amaketo, ne fakamalosi atu eiloa ki te fakatuanaki mo te fakamoemoega o Noa!


One of the most outstanding friendships described in the Bible is that of David and Jonathan. 	 A te va fakataugasoa fakaofoofogia e tasi telā e fakamatala mai i te Tusi Tapu ko Tavita mo Ionatana.


And you will be following Jesus’ perfect example. 	 Ka tautali atu eiloa koe i te fakaakoakoga ‵lei kātoatoa a Iesu.


“When People Reproach You” 	 Kafai ko ‘Muna Maseigina Koutou’


Jehovah can and will give us his holy spirit if we ask him to do so. 	 E mafai kae ka tuku mai foki ne Ieova tena agaga tapu ki a tatou māfai e fakamolemole atu tatou ki a ia.


That fruitage mends rifts between individuals, in contrast with the works of the flesh, which are always divisive. 	 E fesoasoani mai a fuataga o te agaga ke faka‵lei aka ne tatou a ‵tou fakalavelave mo nisi tino kae fai ei ke ‵kau fakatasi tatou.


Show Love for God’s Son 	 Fakaasi Atu te Alofa ki te Tama a te Atua


What is involved in your working out your own salvation? 	 Ne a mea e aofia i te galue mō tou fakaolataga?


If you were to make a list of them, it would likely be a long one. 	 Kafai e ‵tau o fai sau fakasologa ki ei, kāti ka ‵loa ‵ki eiloa.


Yet, like all of us, Paul had to lean on Jehovah in order to speak the good news with boldness. 	 Kae e pelā mo tatou katoa, ne ‵tau o fakalagolago a Paulo ki a Ieova ko te mea ke mafai o talai atu ne ia te tala ‵lei mo te loto toa.


Why could the judgment of people as sheep or goats not have started in 1914? 	 Kaia ne seki kamata ei a te fakamasinoga o tino e pelā me ne mamoe mo kouti i te 1914?


Despite all his accomplishments, however, in effect he still asks himself, ‘What makes life worthwhile?’ 	 Faitalia ana taumafaiga katoa, kae ne fesili ifo a ia, penei: ‘Ne a mea e fai i ei ke aogā te olaga?’


2 The disciple Jude disclosed how you can remain in God’s love. 	 2 Ne fakaasi mai ne te soko ko Iuta a te auala e mafai ei o tumau koe i loto i te alofa o te Atua.


(Isa. 11:9) Everyone then living on earth will be taught by God. 	 (Isa. 11:9) Ka akoako ei a tino katoa i te lalolagi ne te Atua.


He can be confident of God’s blessing now and has an unshakable hope for the future. 	 E mafai o talitonu a ia ki fakamanuiaga a te Atua nei mo te fakamoemoega mautinoa mō aso mai mua.


This last question deserves serious thought. 	 E ‵tau o mafaufau ‵mafa ki te toe fesili tenā.


Paul wrote: “Give orders to those who are rich in the present system of things not to be high-minded, and to rest their hope, not on uncertain riches, but on God, who furnishes us all things richly for our enjoyment; to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be liberal, ready to share, safely treasuring up for themselves a fine foundation for the future, in order that they may get a firm hold on the real life.” (1 Timothy 6:17-19) Whatever our economic situation, let us rely on God’s spirit and pursue a course of life that will make us “rich toward God.” 	 Kafai e fai ne latou te faiga tenei, ka fakatupu ne latou a koloa kolā ka fai mo olotou fakavae ‵mautakitaki mō aso fakamuli. Tela la, ka mafai o maua ne latou te ola telā ko te ola tonu.” (1 Timoteo 6:17-19) Faitalia ‵tou tulaga i mea tau tupe, ke na fakalago‵lago tatou ki te agaga o te Atua kae ke ‵sala atu ki se olaga telā ka fai ne ia tatou ke “mauko‵loa . . . i mua o te Atua.”


That account includes the precious counsel Jesus gave when he instituted the Memorial of his death.—John, chapters 13-17. 4. How did “the spirit of the truth” help the early anointed Christians? 	 Ne aofia i te tala tenā a pati fakatonutonu tāua kolā ne tuku mai ne Iesu i te taimi ne fai ne ia te Fakamanatuga o tena mate.—Ioane, te mataupu e 13-17.


When do we especially need the help of the holy spirit? 	 Ko taimi fea e manakogina malosi ei ne tatou a te fesoasoani o te agaga tapu?


Many are so wrapped up in their mundane affairs of life that they are not “conscious of their spiritual need.” 	 E tokouke i aso nei e fakalavelave ‵ki i mea masani o te olaga telā ne fai ei ke se “fia‵fia a latou [o] iloa ‵lei ne latou olotou manakoga faka-te-agaga.”


9 Finally, Job had a truly awe-inspiring visitor! 	 9 Fakamuli ifo, ne āsi atu foki se malō fakaofoofogia ki a Iopu!


Next, Job’s three companions, instead of comforting him, attacked him with specious reasoning, accusing him of secret sins and holding that this was responsible for his misfortune. 	 I tafa i ei, i lō te fakamafanafana atu ki a ia, ne taku fakamasei ne taugasoa e tokotolu o Iopu a ia ki fakamasakoga ‵se, kae ‵losi atu me ne fai ne ia se agasala ‵funa kae tenā te pogai o tena malaia.


In fact, this aspect of Jesus’ message was the theme of his preaching. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a te vaega o te fekau tenei a Iesu ko te matua eiloa o tena talaiga.


Many also devote some of the time during family worship to congregation meetings so that they will be aware of what will be considered at those meetings. 	 E fakaaoga foki ne tino e tokouke a nisi taimi o te tapuakiga a kāiga ki fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga, ko te mea ke iloa ne latou a mea kolā ka fai i fakatasiga konā.


Recall that Paul wrote: “What is looked for in stewards is for a man to be found faithful.”—1 Cor. 4:2. 	 Masaua me ne tusi mai a Paulo: “A te mea telā e manakogina i situati ko te lotou fakamaoni.”—1 Kolinito 4:2.


Indeed, Jehovah requires that all of his people “cherish loyalty.”—Read Micah 6:8. 	 E tonu, e manako a Ieova ko ana tino katoa “ke fia‵fia ki te fakamaoni.”—Faitau te Mika 6:8.


Hence, Today’s English Version renders the verse: “My devotion to your house, O God, burns in me like a fire.” 	 Tela la, e ‵fuli ne te Today’s English Version, penei: “A toku loto ki tou fale, e te Atua, ko ‵ka eiloa e pelā me se afi.”


Or can you recall how obstacles to your joyful service were removed or how a large door of activity was opened to you? (1 Cor. 16:9) What effect does remembering such events have on you now? 	 Io me masaua ne koe a te auala ne tuku atu ei ne ia a avanoaga ‵fou i tena taviniga? (1 Kolinito 16:9) E pefea ou lagonaga māfai e mafaufau nei koe ki taimi konā?


No, it is not owing to works, in order that no man should have ground for boasting.” 	 E seai se mea i konei e ‵tau o fakamata‵mata koutou ki ei.”


• How can a husband provide for his wife and show that he cherishes her? 	 • E mafai pefea o tausi atu se tagata avaga ki tena avaga kae e fakaasi atu foki me e fakapelepele ne ia tou fafine?


Is it because he needs praise from humans? 	 E mata, e fakalagolago a ia ki vikiga mai tino?


Eventually, he got her to focus on the tree and its fruit rather than on her relationship with the One who had given her everything. 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fai ne ia tou fafine ke mafaufau e uiga ki te lakau mo ana fuaga i lō tena fesokotakiga mo te Tino telā ne tuku atu ne ia a mea katoa.


Jehovah has commissioned David’s son Solomon to build an extraordinary structure dedicated to the worship of the true God. 	 Ne ‵tofi ne Ieova a te tama a Tavita ko Solomona ke faite se fale fakaofoofogia ke fai ei te tapuakiga ki te Atua tonu.


(Ps. 103:20; read Revelation 5:11.) 	 (Salamo 103:20; faitau te Fakaasiga 5:11.)


Thus, some Bibles render Psalm 113:6 as saying that God humbles himself. 	 Telā la, e ‵fuli ne nisi Tusi Tapu a te Salamo 113:6 e pelā me e fakamalalo ifo ne te Atua a ia eiloa.


What was his attitude toward Jehovah’s name? 	 Se a tena kilokiloga e uiga ki te igoa o Ieova?


If they did not take to heart his counsel and correct their ways, grave consequences were sure to follow. 	 Kafai e se faka‵logo latou ki ana pati polopoloki kae faka‵tonu olotou auala, ka oko atu eiloa a ikuga matagā ki a latou.


Despite the terrible tragedy she was facing, she was sure of the resurrection hope—that she would see all her friends again. 	 Faitalia a te tulaga faigata ko fepaki mo ia, kae ne mautinoa eiloa i a ia a te fakamoemoega ki te toetuga—ke toe fetaui i ei a ia mo ana taugasoa katoa.


In fact, worldwide such love moved 805,205 to share in different features of the pioneer ministry during the 2000 service year. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a te vaegā alofa penā ne fakaosofia ei a tino e toko 805,205 ke ‵kau atu ki vaega kese‵kese o te taviniga fakapaenia i te tausaga faka-te-taviniga ko te 2000.


They hated strangers, and abused themselves with Sodomitical practices.” 	 Ne takalia‵lia latou ki tino fakaa‵tea, kae fakamasei atu ki a latou e auala i te faiga o amioga fakasotoma.”


But Jesus went on to reassure them: “With men it is impossible, but not so with God, for all things are possible with God.” 	 Kae ne fakatalitonu atu penei a Iesu ki a latou: “Se mea faigata tenei ki tino, kae ki te Atua se mea faigofie; e faigofie a mea katoa ki te Atua.”


31 Did You Know? 	 IULAI 21-27, 2008


4 Why is Pentecost 33 C.E. so important to us? 	 4 Kaia e tāua ‵ki ei ki a tatou a te Penitekoso i te 33 T.A.?


(Acts 20:26, 27) Zbigniew shares the sentiment: “Ezekiel had to press on regardless of what others thought. 	 (Galuega 20:26, 27) E penā foki a lagonaga o Zbigniew: “Ne ‵tau o galue malosi a Esekielu faitalia a mafaufauga o nisi tino ki a ia.


And these other sheep companions look forward to another outstanding blessing. 	 “Ne ‵ta olotou gatu, kae ne faka‵kena foki ne latou ki te toto o te Tama Mamoe.”


She Belonged to Family of Caiaphas, 2/15 	 A Tou Fafine ko te Kāiga o Kaiafa, 2/15


I managed to push my way through a crowd of fans and return the extra money. 	 Ne mafai ne au o ulu atu i vasia o tino e tokouke ke toe faka‵foki atu a tupe silia.


2 Jehovah too looks forward to the time when he will establish Paradise on earth. 	 2 E penā foki a Ieova, e olioli faeloa ki te taimi ka fakatu ei ne ia te Palataiso i luga i te lalolagi tenei.


But does God truly care about what is going on in our lives? 	 Kae e mata, e atafai tonu mai eiloa te Atua ki mea kolā e ‵tupu i ‵tou olaga?


• Proverbs 21:30? 	 • Faataoto 21:30?


How can Christians be a blessing to one another? 	 E fai pefea a Kelisiano e pelā me ne fakamanuiaga i a latou eiloa?


Husbands or wives who love only themselves are determined to get their own way. 	 A tāgata mo fāfine a‵vaga kolā e a‵lofa fakapito ki a latou eiloa e ma‵nako fua o fai a mea mō latou ake eiloa.


Thus, God sent his Son from heaven for that purpose. 	 Tenā te pogai ne uga mai ei ne te Atua a tena Tama mai te lagi.


A Christian should have a reputation for being a diligent worker. 	 E ‵tau foki o fakaasi atu ne se Kelisiano i a ia se tino e galue malosi.


• What are some manifestations of Jehovah’s goodness? 	 Se a te mea ne fai ne te Atua mō tino talu mai te taimi ne agasala ei a Atamu?


They will have ample opportunity to demonstrate their attachment to their loving heavenly Father and his Son. 	 Ka maua ei ne latou avanoaga e uke ke fakaasi atu te lotou a‵lofa fakamaoni ki te lotou Tamana faka-te-lagi mo tena Tama.


In this regard, Revelation 21:3, 4 says: “Look! 	 Ne fai mai te Fakaasiga 21:3, 4 e uiga ki ei: “Ko ‵nofo nei mo tino te fale o te Atua! . . .


(John 1:29; 18:37) Perfectly reflecting his Father, including Jehovah’s humility, Jesus was willing to do what God asked of him. 	 (Ioane 1:29; 18:37) Mai te fakaakoako atu i se auala ‵lei katoatoa ki tena Tamana, e aofia i ei te loto maulalo o Ieova, ne loto fiafia Iesu o fai a mea kolā ne manako te Atua ke fai ne ia.


Not only is it more appealing but it also makes more sense. 	 E se gali fua te mea tenā, kae e ‵lei atu foki.


Similarly today, loving-kindness should especially be shown to those in need. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau, e ‵tau foki o fakaasi atu ne tatou a te alofa tumau ki tino fakaa‵lofa i aso nei.


Because of this provision, the anointed are declared righteous and the “great crowd” is clean and pure in God’s eyes. 	 Ona ko te fakatokaga tenei, ko takuamiotonugina ei a te kau fakaekegina kae e maua ne te “vaitino tokouke” se tulaga ‵ma i mua o te Atua.


Postponing baptism or delaying it needlessly could invite spiritual problems. 	 A te taofi io me ko te fakatalave o te papatisoga e aunoa mo se pogai e mafai o iku atu ki fakalavelave i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


He has seen how easily personal conflicts can develop. 	 Ne lavea ne ia te faigofie ke ‵tupu a fakalavelave i vā o tino konā.