“Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” (1 Peter 4:12, New International Version) Here Peter is speaking of persecution, but his words apply equally well to any suffering a believer may endure. 	 “Sa ‵poi otou loto i te tofotofoga faigata tenā ko fetaui mo koutou, e pelā me se mea fou fatoā oko atu ki a koutou.” (1 Petelu 4:12) E faipati a Petelu i konei ki fakasauāga, kae e fetaui ‵tonu eiloa ana pati mo so se logo‵maega telā e ‵tau o kufaki i ei se tino talitonu.


When the prophet Moses recounted Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, he declared: “Your eyes were the ones seeing all the great deeds of Jehovah.” 	 I te taimi ne toe faipati mai ei a te pelofeta ko Mose ki te faka‵saoga o te kau Isalaelu mai Aikupito, ne fai mai a ia: “E tonu eiloa me ko koutou konei . . . ko oti ne lavea ne koutou a mea fakaofoofogia kolā ne fai ne te Aliki.”


[1] (paragraph 5) Names have been changed. 	 [1] (palakalafa 5) Ko oti ne ‵fuli a igoa.


Who foreshadowed Jesus, and in what ways? 	 Ko oi ne fakaata mai ne latou a Iesu, kae i auala fea?


(For fully formatted text, see publication) 	 (Ke maua a fakamatalaga katoatoa, ke onoono ki te tusi)


• What was the primary concern of the writer of Psalm 83? 	 • Se a te mea telā ne manavase malosi ki ei te tino ne tusi ne ia te Salamo e 83?


• In what way is the ingathering of Christians foreshadowed by the Festival of Booths? 	 • I te auala fea e fakaata mai i ei a te fakamaopoopomaiga o Kelisiano ne te Fakamanatuga o Fale Fakamalumalu?


5 On the third day, Jesus was raised back to life in order to present the value of his sacrifice to his Father. 	 5 I te tolu o aso, ne toe fakatu mai ei a Iesu ko te mea ke tuku atu ne ia a mea aogā o tena taulaga ki tena Tamana.


What is God’s righteousness, and what does it mean to seek it first? 	 Se a te amiotonu o te Atua, kae se a te uiga ke ‵sala muamua ki ei?


12 Our trust in Jehovah also moves us to look to his Word, the Bible, for practical guidance. The principles found in the Scriptures can help us to make wise decisions when it comes to medical treatment. 	 E mafai o maua ne tatou te fesoasoani mai fakatakitakiga kolā e maua atu i te Tusi Tapu ke fai ne tatou a fakaikuga ‵lei māfai e manakogina a faka‵leiga faka-tokita.


For these, such activity was not a casual matter. 	 E se fai valevale fua ne tino konei a te galuega tenei.


• Why is it helpful to preach to people in their mother tongue? 	 • Kaia e aogā ei ke talai atu ki tino i olotou ‵gana eiloa?


Jehovah* is not callously indifferent to the suffering that Satan causes. 	 E se fai pelā me e se fia saga mai a Ieova* ki te logo‵mae telā ne fakamāfua mai ne Satani.


McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia explains that the significance of saying “Amen” at the end of prayers is “to confirm the words which have preceded, and invoke the fulfilment of them.” 	 E fakamatala mai i te Cyclopedia a McClintock mo Strong me i te tāua o te pati “Amene” i te fakaotiga o ‵talo “ko te fakatalitonuatuga o pati kolā ne fatoā oti ne fai, kae fakamolemole atu mō te lotou fakataunuga.”


Just as a prospector seeks to find precious deposits of alluvial gold, you may have been very diligent in searching for valuable spiritual riches. 	 E pelā loa me se tino sukesuke ki mea tāua i te laukele telā e ‵sala malosi ki ma‵tifiga o aulo tāua mai i te laukele, e mafai foki koe o poto penā i te ‵salaga o koloa faka-te-agaga tāua.


“Pursue righteousness, godly devotion, faith, love, endurance, [and] mildness of temper.”—1 TIM. 6:11. 	 “Taumafai o fai te amiotonu, te olaga amio Atua, te fakatuanaki, te alofa, te kufaki mo te loto maulalo.”—1 TIMOTEO 6:11.


Jesus is the means by which Jehovah performs all other resurrections—to life in heaven or to life on earth. 	 A Iesu ko te auala telā ka toe faka‵tu aka ei ne Ieova a nisi tino—ki te ola i te lagi io me ki te ola i te lalolagi nei.


We might reflect on the fact that none of us deserve salvation; we are all imperfect humans, regardless of our nationality. 	 E ‵tau o masaua ne tatou me seai se tino i a tatou ne ‵tau o maua ne ia te fakaolataga; i a tatou ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa, faitalia me se a te fenua ne ‵mai ei tatou.


This would be the only water baptism having God’s approval. 	 Tenei fua te papatisoga ki te vai ka maua i ei te taliaga a te Atua.


That we must spend long hours in prayer? 	 E ‵tau o fakamāumāu ne tatou a itula e uke i te faiga o ‵talo?


After a time, true worship will be restored. 	 Mai tua malie ifo i ei, ka toe fakafou aka ei te tapuakiga tonu.


As a result, special arrangements were made to respect the consciences of the four Hebrews. 	 Tela la, ne fai ei a fakatokaga fakapito ke fakaasi atu ei te āva ki loto lagona o tamataene Epelu e tokofa konā.


I was surprised that I wasn’t familiar with many of the Mormon teachings. 	 Ne poi au me e uke a akoakoga a te Mamona e se iloa ne au.


(Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7) Perhaps the fitting thing is to express sympathy, leave an appropriate Bible publication (a brochure, a magazine, or a tract), and then call after a few days to see whether further help can be given. 	 (Failauga 3:1, 7) Kāti e ‵lei ke fakaasi atu tou loto fanoanoa, tuku atu se tusi faka-te-Tusi Tapu telā e fetaui ‵lei (se tusi, se mekesini io me se tamā pepa), kae ke toe āsi atu ei fakamuli ke onoono aka me e mafai o fesoasoani atu koe.


17 When helping others to readjust, there is always the danger that the counsel may be construed as criticism. 	 17 Se mea fakamataku me kafai e fakatonutonu atu ki se tino e masani sāle o fakauiga ‵se ne nisi tino a pati fakatonutonu konā e pelā me ne fakamaseiga.


In a spirit of discontent, though, they exaggerated their plight and began to murmur. 	 Ona ko te agaga o te sē lotomalie, ne fakalasi‵lasi ne latou a te tulaga o te lotou olaga kae ne kamata ei latou o mui‵mui.


(2 Peter 3:12, footnote) With “the great and fear-inspiring day of Jehovah” now so near, we should have the same mental attitude.—Joel 2:31. 	 (2 Petelu 3:12) Ona ko te pili mai o te “aso fakamataku o te Aliki” e ‵tau foki o maua ne tatou te kilokiloga tenā.—Ioelu 2:31.


Will we show greater concern for gaining Jehovah’s approval than for seeking material security? 	 E mata, ka fakaasi atu ne tatou a te manavase malosi ki te mauaga o te taliaga a Ieova i lō te ‵sala atu ki se puipuiga i te feitu faka-te-foitino?


(Hebrews 6:11) Such a positive outlook, which is based on an intimate relationship with Jehovah, can help us to face any hardship with courage, even joy. 	 (Epelu 6:11) A te mauaga o se vaegā kilokiloga aogā penā, telā e fakavae ki te mauaga o se fesokotakiga ‵pili mo Ieova, e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fakafesagai atu tatou mo te loto toa ki mea faiga‵ta, ke oko ki te mauaga o te fiafia.


Who lovingly spend time and money in helping others to learn about God and his purposes? 	 Ko oi a tino e fakamāumāu ne latou olotou taimi mo olotou tupe ke fesoasoani atu ki nisi tino ke tauloto e uiga ki te Atua mo ana fuafuaga?


(The Paganization of France?) 	 (Ne ‵Fuli a Tino Falani ki te Lotu Fāpaupau?)


A work spoken of by Jesus Christ is in full swing. 	 Ko oti ne fakataunu a pati a Iesu Keliso.


Why should the conscience and feelings of others be seriously considered? 	 Kaia a ‵tau ei o mafaufau ‵mafa ki te loto lagona mo lagonaga o nisi tino?


Will you put forth the effort to see the bigger picture, perhaps reflecting on the brother’s many years of faithful service? 	 E mata, ka taumafai malosi koe ke kilo atu ki te ata kātoa, kāti mai te mafaufau ki te fia tausaga ne tavini atu ei te taina mo te fakamaoni?


Even if some suggestions offered by another Witness may seem impractical, the elders ought to appreciate the concern shown. 	 Faitalia me e foliga mai pelā me e se aogā a nisi manatu fesoasoani o te suā Molimau, e ‵tau o fakatāua ne toeaina a te fia fesoasoani mai o te tino tenā.


There, a prophetic picture is given of what rulership under God’s Son will do for mankind. 	 E tuku mai i konā se ata fakavaloaga o mea kolā ka maua ne tino katoa mai lalo i te pulega a te Tama a te Atua.


Some have concluded that such minute fractions are, in effect, no longer blood and hence are not covered by the command ‘to abstain from blood.’ 	 Ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne nisi tino me i tamā vaega fo‵liki ‵ki konei ko sē fai pelā me ne toto, ko tena uiga ko sē aofia latou i te fakatonuga ke ‘sē ‵kai ki toto.’


(Galatians 5:19-21; Colossians 2:8; 1 Timothy 6:9, 10; Jude 3, 4) Moreover, we must believe that God is with us and that the counsel in his Word really works. 6, 7. Why is it proper to pray for faith? 	 (Kalatia 5:19-21; Kolose 2:8; 1 Timoteo 6:9, 10; Iuta 3, 4) Tela la, e ‵tau o tali‵tonu tatou me e fakatasi mai eiloa te Atua ki a tatou kae e aogā ‵ki eiloa a pati fakatonutonu i tena Muna.


(Leviticus 19:9, 10) Once again, no specific amount was required. 	 (Levitiko 19:9, 10) E seai foki se aofaki mautinoa e manakogina i te fakatokaga tenā.


Or could we try to find innovative ways to reach people? 	 Io me taumafai tatou o ‵sala aka a auala ‵fou ke oko atu ki tino?


Their simple, heartfelt expressions have sometimes prompted newly interested ones to recognize the ring of truth.—1 Cor. 14:25. 	 A olotou tali faigofie kae fai mo te loto kātoa se fakamalosiga ki tino fia‵fia ‵fou konā ke lavea ne latou a te munatonu.—1 Koli. 14:25.


As a consequence of their activities, says Peter, “the way of the truth will be spoken of abusively.” (2 Peter 2:1, 2) Still, writes Peter, “we have the prophetic word made more sure; and you are doing well in paying attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place.”—2 Peter 1:19; Psalm 119:105. 	 E pelā me ko te ikuga o olotou faifaiga, ne fai mai a Petelu me ka “faifai muna ei a tino e uiga ki te Ala tonu.” (2 Petelu 2:1, 2) Ne ‵toe tusi mai a Petelu, penei: “Tela la, e sili atu te talitonu omotou loto ki te talaiga tela ne folafola ne pelofeta. Ka manuia otou galuega manafai e faka‵logo ki ei, me e pela eiloa mo se moli e maina atu ki te koga pouli.”—2 Petelu 1:19; Salamo 119:105.


“I have taken your reminders as a possession to time indefinite.”—PS. 	 “Au fakatonuga [io me ko fakamasauaga] ko aku mea totino ki te se-gata-mai.” —SALA.


She has always held the view that Jehovah deserves the very best that we can give to him—a principle that she applies to herself both as a servant of God and as a mother.” 	 E maua faeloa ne ia te kilokiloga me e ‵tau o maua ne Ieova a te toe mea e mafai o fai ne tatou mō ia—se fakatakitakiga telā e fakagalue aka ne ia e pelā me se tavini a te Atua kae pelā foki me se mātua.”


But, then, the person you eventually marry will not have found a perfect mate either!—Luke 6:41. 	 Kae ko te tino foki telā ka avaga mo koe ka sē maua foki ne ia se avaga ‵lei katoatoa i a koe!—Luka 6:41.


Luke 22-24–John 1-16 	 Luka 22–Ioane 16


Those who have studied the Scriptures and who observe Jesus’ works have a solid basis for putting their faith in him. 	 A tino kolā ne sukesuke ‵loto ki te Tusi Tapu kae lavea ne latou a galuega a Iesu, ne ‵mautakitaki te lotou fakatuanaki ki a ia.


SONGS: 150, 124 	 PESE: 150, 124


JESUS CHRIST truly was the Great Teacher. 	 ETONU, a Iesu Keliso ko te Faiakoga Sili eiloa.


16 The Christian congregation has helped many individuals to cleanse themselves of defiling practices. 	 16 Ko oti ne fesoasoani atu a te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano ki tino taki tokotasi ke faka‵ma latou mai faifaiga lai‵lai.


Says Sandra, aged 26: “When I meditate on my blessings in the truth, I realize that the world can offer nothing that compares with it!”—Psalm 84:11. 18. 	 Ne fai mai a Sandra, telā ko 26 ana tausaga, penei: “Kafai e mafaufau ‵loto au ki fakamanuiaga ne maua ne au i te munatonu, ko se fuafuagina eiloa te ‵gali o fakamanuiaga konā māfai e fakatusa ki mea kolā e ofo mai ne te lalolagi!”—Salamo 84:11.


What does it mean to “observe the oneness of the spirit”? 	 E fakagalue pefea ne tatou a te fakatakitakiga “ke fakatumau ne koutou te tasi o te agaga”?


In our time, many Christians have put spiritual activities ahead of their secular employment. 	 I ‵tou taimi nei, e tokouke a Kelisiano e fakamuamua ne latou a mea faka-te-agaga i lō olotou galuega ‵togi.


14 By preaching with zeal, we give evidence of our love for Jehovah and our desire for his approval. 	 14 Mai i te talai atu mo te loto finafinau, e tuku atu i ei ne tatou a te fakamaoniga o te ‵tou a‵lofa ki a Ieova mo te ‵tou ma‵nako ki tena taliaga.


(John 10:2-5) Notice, Jesus uses the word “voice” three times. 	 (Ioane 10:2-5) Masaua la me e fakaaogā fakatolu ne Iesu te pati “leo.”


The whole world needed to see Babylon the Great for what it is—a religious prostitute! 	 E ‵tau o lavea ne te lalolagi kātoa me ko oi a Papelonia te Sili—ko te fafine talitagata fakalotu!


In what ways does Jehovah reveal a proper mental attitude to us? 	 I auala fea e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova a mafaufauga ‵lei ki a tatou?


Secret 5 	 Te 5 O Auala


Do you meditate on the Paradise scenes depicted in our publications? 	 E mata, e mafaufau ‵loto koe ki ata o te Palataiso kolā e ‵sae sāle mai i ‵tou tusi?


Probably you do. 	 Kāti la e alofa eiloa koe ki ei.


13 What proof of Christian maturity can we look for in ourselves? 	 13 Ne a la fakamaoniga o ‵tou ma‵tua ‵lei faka-Kelisiano?


There, our sons Yaroslav and Pavel were born. 	 Ne fa‵nau eiloa i konā ma tama tagata, ko Yaroslav mo Pavel.


He taught us some basic seamanship, such as how to raise and lower the various sails, how to maintain a compass bearing, and how to tack against the wind. 	 Ne fakaakoako ne ia matou ki mea fakakauvaka, e pelā mo te sisiga mo te tukuifoga o te la, te fakaaogaga o te kamupasi mo te fakafesagai atu ki te matagi.


In fact, some church leaders could not bring themselves to condemn an unbaptized infant to hellfire. 	 Kae ko te tonuga loa, e se mafai eiloa ne takitaki lotu o fakasala se pepe e seki papatiso ki te afi i seoli.


(Read Ecclesiastes 11:5, 6.) 	 (Faitau te Failauga 11:5, 6.)


29 Our Readers Ask . . . 	 ITULAU E 11 • PESE: 65, 2


We find the answer in the apostle Paul’s words to the Ephesian elders: “I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among you and will not treat the flock with tenderness, and from among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” 	 E maua ne tatou a te tali i pati a te apositolo ko Paulo ki toeaina i Efeso: “I toku iloa, kafai e teka au keatea mo koutou, e uke a luko ka o‵mai o fakatasi mo koutou. Kae ka ‵fulu faka‵ma ne latou a te lafu. Ka oko mai foki a te taimi telā ka isi ne tino mai i a koutou ka fai‵pati ki te muna loi, o takitaki a tino ke tau‵tali i a latou.”


12 The mercy that Jehovah shows us by making possible our release from the penalty of inherited sin is in accord with his justice. 	 12 A te alofa ‵nau telā ne fakaasi mai ne Ieova e auala i te fakasaolotoga o tatou mai te agasala e fetaui ‵lei mo tena fai mea tonu.


Even their prison guards have come to respect them. 	 Ke oko loa ki leoleo i te falepuipui, ko kamata o āva ki a latou.


Rely on God’s Spirit 	 Ke Fakalagolago ki te Agaga o te Atua


(John 5:19; 17:14, 17) He was approachable and kind. 	 (Ioane 5:19; 17:14, 17) Ne faigofie fua ke olo atu a tino ki a ia kae atafai foki.


“Although I was earning a lot of money, the stress and insecurity on the job made me worried and unhappy. 	 “E tiga eiloa ne maua ne au a tupe e uke, a te galue malosi mo te sē tokagamalie i te galuega ‵togi ne fai ei au ke manavase kae se fiafia.


5 Good communication does not mean saying everything you are thinking and feeling at any given moment, especially if you are upset. 	 5 A fesokotakiga ‵lei e se fakauiga ki te faiatuga o pati kolā e mafaufau kae manako koe o fai i te taimi tenā, maise eiloa māfai e isi se mea e se fiafia koe ki ei.


Peace—How Can You Find It? 	 Filemu e Mafai Pefea o Maua ne Koe?


(Gen. 37:28) Jehovah saw what was happening and no doubt was grieved to observe the way his friend, righteous Joseph, was being treated. 	 (Kene. 37:28) Ne lavea ne Ieova te mea ne tupu kae mautinoa me ne fanoanoa a ia i te kilo atu ki faifaiga ne fai ki tena taugasoa, ko Iosefa telā se tino amiotonu.


“As he was aglow with the spirit,” says the Acts account, “he went speaking and teaching with correctness the things about Jesus, but being acquainted with only the baptism of John.” 	 ‘I te taimi ne maina atu ei ki a ia te agaga,’ ko muna a te tusi ko Galuega, ne “loto malosi foki a ia o akoako tonu atu a te mea tonu e uiga ki a Iesu. E ui eiloa i mea konā, ka ko te papatisoga fua a Ioane e iloa ne ia.”


(John 3:16) Indeed, “the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.”—Romans 6:23. 	 (Ioane 3:16) E tonu, a “te taui o te agasala ko te mate ka ko te meaalofa faivasaga a te Atua; ko te ola se-gata-mai i a Keliso Iesu te ‵tou Aliki.”—Loma 6:23.


But most important is Jesus’ statement that covetousness defiles a man.—Mark 7:20-23. 	 Kae ko te ‵toe mea tāua ko pati a Iesu me i te kaimanako e fakalailai ne ia te tino.—Maleko 7:20-23.


By doing so, we help to prove Satan a liar and thus delight Jehovah. 	 Kafai e fai penā, ko fakamaoni atu ei ne tatou i a Satani se tino loi kae ka fakafiafia atu ei ki a Ieova.


(Rom. 12:4, 5) That ministry is similar to the one mentioned at Acts 6:4, where the apostles declare: “We shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 	 (Loma 12:4, 5) E ‵pau foki te galuega tenā mo te mea telā e taku mai i te Galuega 6:4, telā e folafola mai penei a te kau apositolo: “Ka ko matou, ka fakasaga tonu eiloa ki te fai talosaga mo te folafola atu o te tala ‵lei.”


This is indeed good news. 	 A te mea tenei se tala ‵lei tonu eiloa.


In effect, Jesus was saying to his critics: ‘My Father and I are engaged in the same type of work. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, ne fai atu a Iesu ki ana fili: ‘A māua mo toku Tamana e ga‵lue faeloa i te galuega e tasi.


At almost every door, we were able to start a conversation, show one of our videos, and leave literature with the householder.” 	 Toeitiiti i mataloa katoa ne mafai o kamata ne matou se sau‵talaga, fakaasi atu a ‵tou vitio, kae tuku atu a tusi fai‵tau ki te tino i te fale.”


Did You Know? 	 E iLoa ne Koe?


State lotteries give even the poor a glimmer of hope. 	 E tuku atu ne te tafaoga telā ne fakatoka ne malo, ko te faiga o tiketi manuia se fakamoemoega fakaloiloi ki tino ma‵tiva.


But what of today? 	 Kae e pefea la tatou i aso nei?


2:1, 2—What “empty thing” do the nations keep muttering? 	 2:1, 2—Se a te “fuafuaga sē aogā” telā e fai‵pati faeloa ki ei a atufenua?


What does the meaning of the original-language words for “angel” show about one of the roles angels play? 	 Se a te mea e fakaasi mai i te uiga o te pati “agelu” i te ‵gana mua e uiga ki te tiute e tasi telā e fai ne agelu?


What It Means to Shrink Back to Destruction 	 Te Uiga o te Toe Foki ki Tua ki te Malaia


However, while God’s enemies tremble with fear, Jehovah’s loyal servants will feel no dread. 	 Kae i te taimi e pole‵pole ei a fili o te Atua i te ma‵taku, ka se ma‵taku eiloa a tavini fakamaoni a Ieova.


Can you avoid being sidetracked by the false hope and comfort that Satan’s world offers? 	 E mata, e mafai ne koe o ‵teke atu ke mo a e takitaki‵segina koe ne fakamoemoega mo fakamafanafanaga ‵loi kolā e ofo mai ne te lalolagi a Satani?


The disciple James wrote: “When under trial, let no one say: ‘I am being tried by God.’ 	 Ne tusi mai te soko ko Iakopo: “Kafai e fakaosoosogina se tino, ke sa manatu ake pelā, ‘Au ko fakaosoosogina ne te Atua.’


You might reason on appropriate scriptures to help them to realize that God has provided help but many have not accepted it.—Isaiah 48:17, 18. 	 Kāti e mafai ne koe o fakaasi atu a tusi siki ke iloa ne latou me ne tuku mai ne te Atua a te fesoasoani kae ne seki talia ne te tokoukega o tino a te mea tenā.—Isaia 48:17, 18.


(Deut. 30:16; Heb. 13:7, 17) A critical or rebellious spirit has no place in God’s organization, for such an attitude could disrupt our loving, peaceful, and united congregations. 	 (Teu. 30:16; Epe. 13:7, 17) E se talia a uiga ‵teke kae fakatauemu i te fakapotopotoga a te Atua, me mafai ne uiga penā o fakamakosu te ‵tou a‵lofa, filēmu, mo te kau fakatasi i te fakapotopotoga.


What further teachings does Jesus lovingly impart to his 11 faithful apostles, and how does he prepare them for his imminent departure? 	 Ne a nisi akoakoga ne avatu ne Iesu mo te alofa ki ana apositolo fakamaoni e toko 11, kae ne fakailoa atu pefea ne ia ki a latou me ko pili o fano keatea a ia?


Yes, we must be eager to enrich our own treasure store of divine truths. 	 Ao, e ‵tau o loto fia‵fia tatou ke faka‵fonu ‵tou fale koloa totino ki muna‵tonu mai te Atua.


16 Questions From Readers 	 16 Fesili mai Tino Fai‵tau


It has been an invincible enemy, the inescapable end for sinful humans, the source of immeasurable sorrow and grief. 	 Ko oti ne fai mo fai se fili telā e se mafai o fakatakavale, e seai se tino agasala e sao i ei, kae ko te māfuaga o te fanoanoa lasi.


Jordan River 	 Vaitafe o Iolitana


In what way does “the peace of the Christ” control in a Christian’s heart? CONTROL is a distasteful word to many, since it brings to mind images of coercion and manipulation. 	 E TAKALIA‵LIA a te tokoukega o tino ki te pati ko te pule, me e mafau‵fau latou i ei ki se tino telā e faimālō ne ia latou io me e takitaki lēmū latou.


Stepmother: Tim, please hang up your wet towel. 	 Te mātua fai: Tim, fakamolemole tautau tou solo ‵siu ki luga.


At times, I get depressed about my former lifestyle, but Barbara is an enormous support to me. 	 I nisi taimi, e loto vāivāi au ona ko toku olaga mua, kae ne lasi ‵ki te fesoasoani o Barbara ki a au.


Did some Jews literally do that? What did Paul have in mind? Frankly, in view of the limited information in this passage, we cannot be dogmatic as to how some Jews ‘robbed temples.’ 	 E tonu, ona ko te sē katoatoa o fakamatalaga i fuaiupu konei, e se mafai o fakamautinoa aka ne tatou a te auala ne ‘ ‵faomālō ei’ ne tino Iutaia ‘a mea mai te faletapu.’


You may feel that your situation is too difficult and the load too heavy for you to carry. 	 Kāti ka mafaufau koe me ko tō faigata te tulaga e nofo ei koe kae ko tō ‵mafa foki te amoga e amo ne koe.


(John 3:36; 14:1) For everlasting life, you too must exercise such faith. 	 (Ioane 3:36; 14:1) E ‵tau o fakatuanaki foki koe penā ke maua te ola se-gata-mai.


Juan Ponce de León sought a fountain of youth 	 Ne ‵sala a Juan Ponce de León ki te vai o te ola


How do Jehovah’s Witnesses today imitate first-century followers of Jesus? 8 In a similar way, Jehovah’s Witnesses today preach in all the earth. 	 E ga‵lue tasi latou mo te agelu ne lavea ne Ioane telā e “folafola atu te talaiga se gata mai tela ko te Tala ‵Lei ki tino o te lalolagi, ki fenua katoa mo matakaiga, ki ‵gana katoa mo tino.”


In reality, disbelief in the Genesis account undermines faith in Jesus. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, a te sē talitonu ki te tala i te Kenese ko te sē lasi tenā o te fakatuanaki ki a Iesu.


What do need-greaters who have been in Turkey for a while say about their life there? 	 Ne a pati a taina kolā ne olo atu ki Turkey e uiga ki te olotou olaga i konā?


Jehovah’s Witnesses would be pleased to discuss these answers with you. 	 Ka fia‵fia eiloa a Molimau a Ieova ke sau‵tala mo koe ki fesili konei.


Drugs were his obsession. 	 Ne umiti faeloa a ia ki vailakau tapu i taimi katoa.


The role of the spirit-anointed ones who make up the Governing Body and of the overseers appointed by them in the branches, districts, circuits, and congregations should be recognized as a sacred responsibility. 	 A te tulaga o te kau fakaekegina ki te agaga kolā e aofia i te Potukau Pule mo ovasia kolā ne ‵tofi aka ne latou i ofisa lagolago, i kogā koga fo‵liki, kogā koga ‵lasi, mo fakapotopotoga takitasi, e ‵tau o ‵kilo atu ki ei e pelā me ne tiute ‵malu.


10 In Hebrews chapter 11, we find the names of 16 servants of God who chose to use their free will within the limits set by Jehovah. 	 10 I te Epelu mataupu e 11, e maua ne tatou i ei a igoa o tavini a te Atua e toko 16 kolā ne filifili ke fakaaoga te lotou saolotoga e ‵tusa mo tapulā kolā ne fakatoka ne Ieova.


Now he was gone. 	 Nei la ko galo a ia.


[Picture on page 21] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 13]


However, Hans remained steadfast throughout the war. 	 Kae ui i ei, ne tu ‵mautakitaki eiloa a Hans ke oko loa ki te taimi ne oti ei te taua.


Remember that you cannot be happy when you harbor resentment. 	 Ke masaua me e se mafai eiloa koe o fiafia māfai e ita fakamoemoe faeloa koe.


In fear the attendant cried out: “Alas, my master! 	 Ona ko te mataku, ne tagi atu penei a te tavini: “Tou malu, tatou ko malaia!


Why, without regular association we might be tempted to forsake “the path of the righteous” altogether! 	 Ia, kafai e se ‵kau sāle atu ki fakatasiga, kāti ka tiakina katoatoa eiloa ne tatou “te auala telā e sasale i ei a tino amiotonu”!


Being in an English congregation all those years—since 1946—how did I fare spiritually? 	 I te kau atu ki se fakapotopotoga i te ‵gana Peletania i tausaga katoa konā—talu mai te 1946—ne maua pefea ne au te malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


Commitment Involves Obligation 	 E Aofia i ei se Tiute


WHAT does it mean to be a Christian? 	 SE A te uiga ke fai se tino mo fai se Kelisiano?


I’ll make some evening calls, but on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, I need to attend very important meetings.” 	 Ka fai ne au ne āsiga i afiafi po, kae ko te afiafi po o te Aso Lua mo te Aso Fa, e ‵tau au o fano ki fakatasiga tāua ‵ki.”


These men all had Greek names, which seems to indicate that the apostles wanted to ease any tensions over background that might have existed among the early Christians.—Acts 6:2-6. 	 A tagata katoa konei e isi ne olotou igoa Eleni, telā e foliga mai me ne ma‵nako a apositolo o fakamāmā aka so se fakalavelave telā e mafai o sae i Kelisiano mua e uiga ki koga ne ‵mai ei latou.—Galu. 6:2-6.


In addition to causing the loss of Job’s livelihood, his children, and his health, Satan made Job appear to be a sinner who was being punished by God. 	 E se gata fua i tena faiga ke mativa a Iopu, tamatega o ana tama‵liki kae ke masaki foki, ne fai foki ne Satani a Iopu ke foliga mai e pelā me se tino agasala telā e fakasala ne te Atua.


11 In effect, each servant of God who keeps his integrity despite whatever Satan brings against him demonstrates that in his own personal case, the accusations of that remorseless enemy are false. 	 11 E tonu, a tavini taki tokotasi a te Atua kolā e tumau i te fakamaoni faitalia a mea kolā e fai ne Satani ki a ia, e fakaasi atu i mea ne ‵tupu ki a ia, me e ‵se a ‵losiga kolā e fai atu ne te fili matagā tenei.


2 When faced with trials and hardships, Jesus looked beyond the present and hoped in Jehovah. 	 2 I te taimi ne fepaki ei mo tofotofoga mo tulaga faiga‵ta, ne kilo ‵mao a Iesu kae ne fakamoemoe ki a Ieova.


Two brothers offer a tract to a painter on the bridge in front of Kaštilac, a fortress built in the 16th century, near the city of Split 	 Ne taina e tokolua e ofo atu ne lāua se tamā pepa ki se tino peeni i te puliti i mua o te Kaštilac, se fale telā ne faite i te 16 senitenali, telā e pili ki te fakai lasi o Split


He knew that it was not yet God’s due time for this. 	 Ne iloa ne ia me e se ko te taimi tenā o te Atua ke fai penā.


(Deuteronomy 19:4, 5) He could flee to the nearest city of refuge, out of reach of the victim’s nearest male relative, who could otherwise avenge the shed blood. 	 (Teutelonome 19:4, 5) Ne mafai ne ia o ‵tele atu ki te ‵toe fa‵kai faka‵lafi pili, ke mo a ma ‵po a ia ne se kāiga pili o te tino ne tamate, telā e mafai o fai ne ia te taui ma sui.


4 The restoration of proper oversight greatly strengthened the Christian congregation. 	 4 Ne fakamalosi mai ki te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano a te ‵toe fakatuga o te fakatokaga ‵lei tenā.


Would you not agree that such behavior is increasingly evident in people today? 	 E a, e mata, e talitonu koe me i vaegā faifaiga konei ko gasolo aka loa o lavea faka‵lei atu i tino i aso nei?


You can apologize to the person you wronged, perhaps restoring good relations. 	 E se taumate, e mafai o fakatoese atu koe ki te tino ne fai ne koe te mea ‵se ki ei ko te mea ke toe ‵lei te fesokotakiga o koulua.


It can be a struggle, a hard fight. 	 E mafai o fai pelā me se taua faigata.


The result would be endless suffering. 	 Ka iku atu ei ki logo‵maega se-gata-mai.


(Rom. 12:12) We can and should pray that Jehovah help us to serve him in an acceptable way. 	 (Loma 12:12) E mafai kae e ‵tau foki o ‵talo atu tatou ke fesoasoani mai a Ieova ko te mea ke tavini atu tatou i te auala telā e talia ne ia.


However, as the floodwaters rose, the rebel angels were forced to shed their material bodies and return to the spirit realm, never again to assume fleshly form. 	 Kae i te taimi ne fanaka ei te vai, ne faimālō a agelu ‵teke ke tiakina olotou foitino faka-te-foitino kae toe ‵foki atu ki koga o agaga, kae ne seki toe talia ke maua a foitino faka-te-foitino.


When a Moabite king rebels against Israel, Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, and the king of Edom go out to meet him in battle. 	 I te ‵tekeatuga o te tupu o Moapi ki Isalaelu, ne olo atu ei a Iolama, Iosefatu mo te tupu o Etoma o taua mo ia.


17 Most disputes between brothers do not involve serious wrongdoing that requires judicial action. 	 17 A te ukega o kinauga i vā o taina e se aofia i ei a mea ‵se kae matagā kolā e manakogina ke fai ei a fakamasinoga.


How beautiful the earth is! 	 Ko tafaga te gali o te lalolagi!


(Read Romans 10:13-15.) 	 (Faitau te Loma 10:13-15.)


This is because by their own efforts, “mankind [will] never find out the work that the true God has made from the start to the finish,” says the Bible. 	 E fai penei a te mea tenei me e auala i olotou taumafaiga totino, e “se mafai o iloa katoa ne tino a galuega ne fai ne te Atua tonu,” ko muna a te Tusi Tapu.


• How should elders shepherd spiritually ailing ones? 	 • E ‵tau o tausi pefea ne toeaina a tino ma‵saki i te feitu faka-te-agaga?


What was the task? 	 Se a te galuega tenā?


“Return to me, . . . and I will return to you.”—ZECH. 	 “‵Foki mai ki a au, kae ka fakatasi atu foki au ki a koutou.”—SAKA.


Few decisions have as much potential for happiness or for sadness. 	 E se uke a filifiliga e mafai o iku atu ki te fiafia io me ko te fanoanoa e pelā mo te filifiliga tenā.


And we can—in fact we should—find in those words a valuable suggestion about what we bring up to Jehovah in prayer about ourselves. 	 Kae e ‵tau eiloa o maua ne tatou i pati konā a manatu tāua e uiga ki mataupu kolā e mafai ne tatou o avaka ki a Ieova i ‵tou ‵talo e uiga ki a tatou eiloa.


This is most effective when each elder prepares for the elders’ meetings, considering the Scriptures and the guidelines from the faithful and discreet slave class. 	 E magoi ‵ki eiloa te mea tenei māfai e fakatoka a toeaina taki tokotasi ki fono a toeaina, onoono ki te Tusi Tapu mo fakatakitakiga mai te tavini fakamaoni kae poto.


He was not familiar with the Scriptures. 	 E se masani ‵lei a ia ki Tusitusiga Tapu.


Our figurative heart—the person we are on the inside—needs special protection because it is inclined toward what is wrong. 	 A te fatu fakatusa—ko te loto—e ‵tau o maua ne ia se puipuiga fakapito me e manako faeloa o fai te mea ‵se.


(Genesis 1:17) “God proceeded to make” them in that they could now be seen from the earth. 	 (Kenese 1:17) “Ne faite ne te Atua a mea konā” kae ne mafai o lavea atu latou mai te lalolagi.


Upon examining the case, he becomes convinced that the accused is innocent. 	 I te otiga ne iloilo ne ia a ‵losiga konā, ne talitonu a ia me e seai se ‵se o te tagata tenā.


7 To underscore the value of discipline, let us consider two individuals whom Jehovah disciplined: Shebna, who lived in the time of King Hezekiah, and Graham, a brother in our day. 	 7 Ke malamalama i te tāua o polopolokiga, ke na sau‵tala nei tatou ki tino e tokolua kolā ne polopoloki ne Ieova: Ko Sepina, telā ne ola i te taimi o te tupu ko Hesekia, mo Graham, se taina i ‵tou aso nei.


As told by Erika Nöhrer Bright 	 Ne fakamatala mai ne Erika Nöhrer Bright


12 You may not recognize any such tendencies in yourself, but if you do, what led to them? 	 12 Kāti e se lavea ne koe a vaegā uiga penā i a koe, kae kafai e isi, kaia ne fai ei penā?


Drawn From Events Known to His Hearers 	 Ne Fakaaogā a Tala e Masani ki ei Ana Tino Fakalogo‵logo


Moses told the people to separate themselves from the ringleaders—Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. 	 Ne fai atu a Mose ki tino ke olo keatea latou mai takitaki ‵teke konā—ko Kola, Tatano mo Apilamo.


Should we not take advantage of every provision—including congregation meetings—to receive that spirit? 	 E mata, e tāua ke fakaaoga faka‵lei ne tatou a fakatokaga penei—e aofia i ei a fakatasiga a te fakapotopotoga—ko te mea ke maua ne tatou a te agaga tapu o Ieova?


Marriage should be undertaken only when we are physically, mentally, and spiritually ready to take on an enduring partnership. 14. 	 Se ‵tau o a‵vaga tatou seiloga ko toka tatou i te feitu faka-te-foitino, faka-te-mafaufau mo te feitu faka-te-agaga ko te mea ke tumau i te fesokotakiga tenā.


Those are aspects of life for the average servant of God. 	 A mea konā ko vaega o te olaga kolā e masani o ma‵nako ki ei a tavini a te Atua.


3 Exercising faith must have been as difficult for Noah and his family as it was for Enoch, Noah’s great-grandfather, who was discussed in the preceding article. 	 3 Kāti ne faigata ‵ki eiloa ki a Noa mo tena kāiga, pelā eiloa mo te faigata ki a Enoka, ko te tamana o te tupuna o Noa, telā ne sau‵tala ki ei i te mataupu muamua, ke fakaasi atu te fakatuanaki.


An axhead is made to float.—2 Kings 6:5-7 	 Ne fai te ulu o te takū ke laga.—2 Tupu 6:5-7


In the hands of that compassionate and powerful Ruler, God’s Kingdom will rid our earth of corruption. 	 Mai lalo i te Pule alofa kae malosi tenā, ka fakaseai eiloa ne te Malo o te Atua a pulega sē fakamaoni mai ‵tou lalolagi.


In fact, the stumbling block may not exist any longer. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, kāti ko se toe lavea atu a te mea telā ne fakavāivāi atu.


One of the Ten Commandments says: “You must not desire [“covet,” New International Version] your fellowman’s house. You must not desire your fellowman’s wife, nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his ass nor anything that belongs to your fellowman.” 	 E fai mai se tulafono e tasi i Tulafono e Sefulu: “Sa ma‵nako koutou ki fale o nisi tino; sa ma‵nako foki koutou ki avaga a nisi tino, me ko olotou tavini, me ko olotou manu, me ko so se mea ake foki eiloa a tino konā.”


How Jesus Magnifies God’s Righteousness 	 Te Auala E Fakamaluga Ei Ne Iesu A Te Amiotonu O Te Atua


What can you do to help such ones come to know Jehovah and his purpose? 	 Se a te mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke fesoasoani atu ki vaegā tino penā ke iloa ne latou a Ieova mo tena fuafuaga?


31 Draw Close to God—A Creator Worthy of Our Praise 	 Fakailoa Atu ki Tino Katoa a te Tala ‵Lei


Shortly thereafter, Sapphira also died.—Acts 5:1-11. 	 Mai tua malie ifo i ei, ne mate foki a Safaila.—Galuega 5:1-11.


What confidence these inspired sayings give us! 	 Ko tafaga la te lasi o te loto talitonu e maua ne tatou mai pati konei!


19. How can parents imitate Jehovah when conducting a family study? 	 19 Kae e se lava fua i te faiga ke fakaoti se mataupu faka-te-Tusi Tapu i te akoga e tasi.


Ample evidence shows that since World War I, Jesus has been present in the sense of having authority as Ruler in God’s heavenly Kingdom. 	 E fakaasi mai ne fakamaoniga kolā e lava kae ‵toe me talu mai te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi, e fakatasi mai a Iesu e pelā me ko te Pule i te Malo faka-te-lagi o te Atua.


WHY DOES GOD BECOME INVOLVED? 	 KAIA NE AOFIA I EI A TE ATUA?


What Kind of Education Can Make Your Life a Success? 	 Se a te Vaegā Akoakoga e Mafai o Manuia Koe i ei?


Have you enjoyed using this brochure when witnessing from house to house, publicly, or in an informal setting? 	 E mata, ne fiafia koe i te fakaaogaga a te polosiua tenei i te taimi ne talai ei koe mai fale ki fale, i mua o tino e tokouke, io me se taimi e seki fuafuagina?


Esau despises his birthright and sells it to Jacob, who later receives his father’s blessing. 	 Ne seki fakatāua ne Esau tena tulaga toekimua kae ‵togi atu ne ia ki a Iakopo, telā ne maua ne ia fakamuli te fakamanuiaga a tena tamana.


Recurring disappointments in life can make us feel exasperated with ourselves and even with others. 	 Kafai e mā‵vale ‵soko tatou i ‵tou fakamoemoega i te olaga nei, e mafai ei o ‵fiu tatou i a tatou eiloa kae ‵fiu foki i nisi tino.


(Heb. 9:15; 12:24) However, Moses is also spoken of as a mediator—the mediator of the Law covenant. 	 (Epelu 9:15; 12:24, NW) Kae ne fakasino atu foki ki a Mose e pelā me ko te tukumuna—io me ko te sokoga o te feagaiga o te Tulafono.


They do not make false, malicious statements that injure others, and they neither commit fraud nor steal.—wp16.1, p. 5. 	 E se fai ne latou a tala ‵loi kae fakamasei kolā e fakapa‵kia atu ki nisi tino, kae e se fai foki ne latou a aofaga ma‵sei io me kai‵soa.—wp16.1, itu. 5.


(Read Hebrews 10:15-20.) 	 (Faitau te Epelu 10:15-20.)


(Mark 4:37-41) That incident gives us confidence that Jesus will protect all obedient mankind during his rule as King.—Daniel 7:13, 14. 	 (Maleko 4:37-41) E tuku mai ne te mea tenā ne tupu se loto talitonu me ka puipui ne Iesu a tino faka‵logo katoa i te taimi o tena pulega e pelā me se Tupu.—Tanielu 7:13, 14.


But I was determined not to pull away from Jehovah. 	 Kae ne fakaiku aka ne au ke se tiakina lele eiloa ne au a Ieova.


Doing so paves the way for tender affection to grow. 	 A te faiga penā e ‵tala mai ei te auala ke fakamalosi aka ei te alofa atafai.


12 Pressing on to maturity requires that we do our utmost to obey Jehovah. 	 12 A te gasolo atu ki te matua ‵lei e manakogina ke taumafai malosi tatou o faka‵logo ki a Ieova.


(Matt. 6:9, 10) Think about your own prayers. 	 (Mataio 6:9, 10) Mafaufau ki au ‵talo eiloa.


Remember, life passes by quickly, and there is no guarantee that our short life will always be marked by good health and freedom from problems. 	 Ke masaua me i te olaga e oti vave atu, kae seai se fakamaoniga me ka maua faeloa ne tatou i ‵tou olaga toetoe tenei a te malosi ‵lei kae seai ne fakalavelave.


What should we teach our Bible students, and how can we do so? 	 Ne a mea e ‵tau o akoako ne tatou ki ei a ‵tou tino a‵koga, kae e mafai pefea o fai ne tatou?


By no means! 	 Ikai loa!


5 Brothers and sisters who remain single because they want to obey the admonition to marry “only in the Lord” make up another group that merits encouragement. 	 5 A taina mo tuagane kolā koi ‵nofo taka, ona me ma‵nako loa latou o a‵vaga “fua i te Aliki” ko fai foki latou pelā me se potukau o tino kolā e manakogina foki ne latou a fakamalosiga.


As Christians, we have many reasons to rejoice. 	 E uke ki a pogai ke fia‵fia faeloa a Kelisiano.


And how can those who are contemplating marriage prepare for it? 	 Kae e mafai pefea ne tino kolā e mafau‵fau o avaga o fakatoka ki ei?


In contrast, Jehovah assures us that he will hear and respond to our needs, even anticipate them. 	 Kae e ‵kese a Ieova, me e fakatalitonu mai a ia me e lagona kae talia foki ne ia ‵tou manakoga, kae e iloa foki ne ia a mea konā a koi tuai o taku atu ne tatou.


Will human experiments in government go on indefinitely? 	 E mata, ka tumau eiloa a tino i te tofotofo aka ki pulega kese‵kese?


(Proverbs 16:18) Indeed, there can be no doubt that “God opposes the haughty ones.”—James 4:6. 	 (Faataoto 16:18) E tonu, e seai eiloa se fakalotolotolua me “e ‵teke ne te Atua a tino fakamata‵mata.”—Iakopo 4:6.


Let us illustrate this by considering a Scriptural example. 	 Ke fai se tala fakatusa ki te mea tenei e auala i se fakaakoakoga mai te Tusi Tapu.


What do we need to remember when it comes to following directions? 	 Se a te mea e ‵tau o masaua ne tatou māfai e manakogina ke tau‵tali tatou ki fakatonuga?


The apostle spoke of cooperating “through every joint that gives what is needed.” 	 Ne faipati eiloa a te apositolo e uiga ki ga‵lue fakatasi o “sokogā ivi katoa kae tuku mai i ei a mea kolā e manakogina.”


(1 Peter 3:5) Of course, doing so exposed her to risks. 	 (1 Petelu 3:5) E tonu, a te faiga penā, ne tuku faka‵sau ei tou fafine ki faifaiga fakama‵taku.


You are invited to learn of the divine requirements as set forth in the Bible. 	 E ‵kami atu ki a koe ke tauloto ki mea e manako te Atua ki ei kolā e maua i te Tusi Tapu.


(Rev. 7:4-8) But are all of the 144,000 natural Israelites, or Jews? 	 (Fakaasiga 7:4-8) Kae e mata, a te toko 144,000 ne tino Isalaelu faka-te-foitino katoa, io me ne Iutaia?


Takuya progressed to the point of becoming a regular pioneer and is now serving at a branch office. 	 Ne gasolo o malosi a Takuya ke oko loa ki te fai o ia e pelā me se paenia tumau kae nei la ko galue atu a ia i se ofisa lagolago.


(2 Cor. 11:23-27; Rev. 3:8-10) Only strong faith enabled them to do so with joy. 	 (2 Kolinito 11:23-27; Fakaasiga 3:8-10) Ko te fakatuanaki malosi fua ne mafai ei o fai latou penā mo te fiafia.


4, 5. (a) In what great way did Jehovah express his love? (b) Knowledge of what background enables us to understand Romans 5:12? 	 4, 5. (a) Se a te auala sili e fakaasi mai ei ne Ieova tena alofa? (e) Se a te iloa telā e fesoasoani mai ke malamalama tatou i pati i te Loma 5:12?


He “accuses them day and night” before God. 	 E ‘taku fakamasei ne ia latou i te ao mo te po’ i mua o te ‵tou Atua.


(Matt. 20:28) Earlier, when Jesus began to warn his followers that he would soon have to “give his soul,” Peter urged him to be kind to himself. 	 (Mataio 20:28) Mai mua atu i ei, i te taimi ne kamata o fakailoa atu ne Iesu ki ana soko me ko pili o “tuku atu foki a [tona] ola,” ne fakamalosi atu Petelu ki tou tagata ke alofa ki a ia eiloa.


Many of them call me Mama or Grandma. 	 E tokouke a latou ko ka‵laga mai sāle ki au Mama io me Tupuna.


Rather than being discovered and documented by archaeologists, the document abruptly appeared on the antiquities market in the late 1970’s or early 1980’s. 	 I lō te maua kae tausi faka‵lei ne tino keli mea mua, ne sae aka fua a te tusi tenā i te maketi ‵togi mea mua i tausaga mai tua ifo o te 1970 ki te kamataga o te 1980.


Jehovah replied: “Go in chase, for you will without fail overtake them, and you will without fail make a deliverance.” 	 Ne tali atu a Ieova: “Fano o afuli, me e maua eiloa ne koe, ko faka‵sao foki ei ne koe a otou tino ne ave fakapagota.”


Yet, it does provide excellent principles to guide us in such matters as eating habits, physical fitness, mental attitude, sex, the use of alcohol, tobacco, and so-called recreational drugs, and numerous other things. 	 Kae e tuku mai eiloa i ei a fakatakitakiga aogā ke puipui ei tatou i vaegā mataupu pelā mo te kai, te malosi o te foitino, kilokiloga ‵lei, faifaiga fakatauavaga, te fakaaogāga o te kava, te paka, mo vailakau fakafiafia, penā foki loa mo te fia o nisi mea aka.


Even if we ourselves have not been victims, such wicked people still affect us. 	 Kae kafai foki eiloa e seki logo‵mae tonu tatou, koi pokotia eiloa tatou i vaegā tino ma‵sei penā.


How does it help to make known our moral standards to others? 	 Kaia e aogā ei ke na fakailoa atu ki nisi tino me ko oti ne fakaiku aka ne tatou ke ‵lei ‵tou amioga?


He called it “a thorn in the flesh.” (2 Cor. 12:7) Whatever its nature, Paul did what he could to remove this affliction, praying to Jehovah for relief. 	 Ne taku ne ia ki se mea ‘fakalogo‵mae o te foitino.’ (2 Kolinito 12:7) Faitalia me se a te māfuaga, ne fai eiloa ne Paulo te ‵toe mea e mafai o fai ke ave keatea te logo‵maega tenei, mai i te ‵talo atu ki a Ieova mō se faka‵leiga.


When you make personal decisions, do you simply do what feels right to you? 	 Kafai ko fai tau fakaikuga totino e mata, e fai ne koe a te mea telā e mafaufau koe me e tonu ki a koe?


13 We should have deep concern for those who have slowed down or stopped sharing in the ministry. 	 13 E ‵tau o lasi te ‵tou amanaia ki tino kolā ko sē gasue‵sue malosi io me ko oti ne fakagata te lotou ‵kau mai ki te galuega talai.


Still, all through the race, a runner keeps focused on the finish. 	 Kae e mafaufau faeloa a ia e uiga ki te fakaotiga o te laina kae e iloa ne ia me ko pili ki ei.


The Bible likens humanity to a sea that tosses and turns, a sea that knows no peace. 	 E fakatusa ne te Tusi Tapu a tino ki se tai telā e peipei ne galu, se tai telā e se mafai o malū.


Nearly three million non-Jewish Polish citizens perished in what has been termed the “Forgotten Holocaust.” 	 “A te tamatega o tino telā ne seki amanaia ki ei a tino e tokouke” ne aofia i ei a tino Polani e tokotolu miliona kolā e seai se lotou gafa Iutaia.


4 Read 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8. 	 4 Faitau te 1 Tesalonia 5:4-8.


When 11-year-old Keanu in Hawaii was reading this book in school, one of his classmates asked him, “Why don’t you celebrate holidays?” 	 I te taimi ne faitau ei a Keanu, se tamaliki mai Hawaii telā ko 11 ana tausaga ki te tusi tenā i te akoga, ne fesili atu se tamaliki i te akoga penei, “Kaia e se fakamanatu ei ne koutou a aso malō‵lō?”


In effect, they may be saying, ‘Please, do your best to visit me soon.’ 	 E fai mai eiloa latou, ‘Fakamolemole, fai te mea e mafai ne koe o fai ke āsi fakavave mai ki a au.’


(Romans 3:1, 2) But the purpose of this was not to put them on a pedestal. 	 (Loma 3:1, 2) Kae ko te pogai o te mea tenei, e se ko te faiga ke ma‵luga atu latou i nisi tino.


There is no way to comprehend it until you go through it.” 	 E se mafai koe o malamalama i ei vagana ke oko koe ki ei.”


12 Sadly, we are surrounded by people in the world who fit Paul’s description. 	 12 Se mea fakafanoanoa me ko sikomia tatou ne tino o te lalolagi kolā e fetaui ‵lei mo te fakamatalaga a Paulo.


20. (a) What questions should we ask ourselves, and why? (b) We look forward to what time? 	 20. (a) Ne a fesili e ‵tau o ‵sili ifo ne tatou, kae kaia? (e) Se a te taimi e olioli eiloa tatou ki ei?


10 Read Isaiah 53:7, 8. When John the Baptizer saw Jesus approaching, he exclaimed: “See, the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!” 	 10 Faitau te Isaia 53:7, 8. I te taimi ne lavea ei ne Ioane a Iesu ko vau, ne fai atu a ia: “Kiloke, telā te Tamā Mamoe a te Atua ka ave ne ia keatea agasala a te lalolagi.”


When he has got all his own out, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice. 	 Kafai e ave ne ia ana mamoe, e mua i a latou, kae tautali atu mamoe i a ia; i te mea ko iloa ne latou tona leo.


It was Jesus’ custom to be in the synagogue on the Sabbath for the reading of God’s Word 	 E fakamalosi aka ne faifaiga masani ‵lei i te feitu faka-te-agaga ‵tou fesokotakiga mo te Atua


It involves lives. 	 E aofia i ei a ola o tino.


3 Life Story—I Have Benefited From Walking With Wise Ones 	 3 Tala Tonu—Ne Maua ne Au a Mea Aoga Mai te Sa‵sale Fakatasi mo Tino ‵Poto


Only with the introduction of DNA evidence in a review of the case have some been freed after spending decades in prison for crimes they did not commit. 	 Ona ko fakamaoniga i DNA mō nisi sala, ne mafai o fakasaoloto a nisi tino mai te ‵nofo atu i te falepuipui mō te fia o tausaga ona ko amioga solitulafono kolā e seki fai ne latou.


“Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding.”—PROV. 4:5. 	 “Taumafai o ‵sala te poto mo te atamai!”—FAATAOTO 4:5.


Some published material is not reviewed at our meetings, but it is prepared for our benefit. 	 E se fakaaoga i ‵tou fakatasiga a nisi mataupu kolā ne ‵lomi aka, kae ne fakatoka ke aoga ki a tatou.


“I was able to place a brochure and a tract with the student, since she had other questions,” Leslie says. 	 “Ne mafai ei ne au o tuku atu se polosiua mo se tamā pepa ki te tamaliki tenā, ona ko te uke o ana fesili,” ko pati a Leslie.


For one thing, we must stay alert to the times in which we live. 	 E tasi te mea, e ‵tau o matapula‵pula faeloa tatou ki taimi kolā e ‵nofo atu tatou i ei.


He may even refuse to do any further work on the project! 	 E mafai foki o se fia galue a ia i te faitega o te hall!


On the seventh day, however, there was to be a marked increase in their activity. 	 Kae i te fitu o aso, ka uke atu olotou mea ne ‵tau o fai.


For example, when conducting home Bible studies with the help of the book Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life, it is wise to read and discuss a number of the cited scriptures. 	 E pelā mo taimi kolā e fai ei ne tatou a akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo tino kae e fakaaogā i ei te tusi ko Te Iloaga Telā e Takitaki Atu ei ki te Ola Se-Gata-Mai, se mea ‵lei ke faitau kae fakamatala foki a nisi tusi siki i ei.


Lessons for Us: 	 Akoakoga mō Tatou:


When he chooses to do so, God can foresee exactly how individuals and entire nations will act. 	 Kafai e fakaiku aka ke fakaaogā tena malosi tenā, e mafai o lavea ‵mao ne te Atua a faifaiga ka fai ne tino taki tokotasi mo fenua.


What were they doing that was so serious? 	 Ne a mea matagā kolā ne fai ne latou?


8 What evidence is there that Jesus completely trusts his spirit-anointed followers? 	 8 Ne a fakamaoniga e iloa atu me e talitonu katoatoa a Iesu ki ana soko fakaekegina ki te agaga tapu?


She was to conceive, give birth to, and raise the only-begotten Son of God! 	 Ne faitama, fanau kae puti aka ne ia te Tama tagata eiloa e tokotasi a te Atua!


Even people in less difficult circumstances often see little point in making plans for tomorrow. 	 Ke oko foki eiloa ki tino kolā e tai feoloolo a tulaga o olotou olaga e matea sāle ne latou te se aogā o te faiga o palani mō te aso a taeao.


18 Is Jesus God? 	 A Tou Fakamaoni e Fakafiafia ne ia te Loto o Ieova


(Matt. 28:18) Likewise, elders today take the initiative to approach their fellow believers and speak to them. 	 (Mata. 28:18) E penā foki i aso nei, e ‵tau mo toeaina o mua o fai‵pati atu ki olotou taina mo tuagane.


Avoid Apathy, Immorality, Materialism 	 Ke ‵Kalo Keatea Mai te sē Alofa, te Finalalolagi, mo te Fia Maumea


Highlights From the Book of Ezra 	 Manatu Tāua Mai te Tusi ko Esela


It is promoted on television, on the Internet, at work, or at school. 	 E fakamalosi aka i televise, i te itaneti, i te galuega, io me i akoga.


A faithful remnant of spirit-anointed Christians were tested, refined as with fire, and approved, becoming to Jehovah “people presenting a gift offering in righteousness.”—Malachi 3:3. 	 Ne tofotofo aka i ei te ‵toega o Kelisiano fakamaoni, ne faka‵ma kae taliagina ke fai latou e pelā me ne “faitaulaga ko te mea ke aumai ne latou ki [a Ieova] a taulaga ‵lei.”—Malaki 3:3.


Finally, after 13 years, we decided to separate and later to divorce. 	 I te fakaotiga, mai tua o te 13 tausaga, ne fakaiku aka ne māua ke ‵nofo ma‵vae māua kae fakamuli ifo, ke ‵tala te mā avaga.


We should ask ourselves, ‘Is it really an injustice?’ 	 E ‵tau o fesili ifo tatou penei, ‘E mata, se mea tonu me e fai a mea nei e pelā me ne faifaiga se ‵tonu?


As a result, Bible burnings in church squares multiplied after the end of the 16th century. 	 17 Ne fesoasoani foki a te Muna tusia a te Atua ke fakaasi mai i ei tena loto mo ana fuafuaga.


Upon receiving notice of the event, the editor in chief suggested that an article be written on the subject. 	 I te iloaga ne te pule o te nusipepa a te faiga tenā, ne fai atu a ia me se mea ‵lei ke tusi a fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki ei.


4 Honoring Jehovah and Christ is not optional. 	 4 E se ‵tau o fai se filifiliga ki te tuku atu o vikiga ki a Ieova mo Keliso.


Why must we refrain from judging those to whom we preach? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵kalo keatea tatou mai te fakamasino atu a tino kolā e talai tatou ki ei?


To attain happiness, you need to satisfy your spiritual needs 	 Ke maua te fiafia, e ‵tau o fakamalie ne koe ou manakoga faka-te-agaga


The boy would choose the silver coin and run away. 	 Ne filifili ne te tamaliki tagata a te sene siliva kae tele kea‵tea.


These three Israelites share a common trait: presumptuousness. 	 E tasi te uiga telā ne fakaasi atu ne tino Isalaelu e tokotolu konā: ko te fakamatamata.


What was required of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and how did Jehovah bring salvation to the city? 	 Se a te mea ne ‵tau o fai ne tino i Ielusalema, kae ne fakasao pefea ne Ieova a te fa‵kai?


Loving-kindness differs from the quality of love. 	 E ‵kese a te alofa tumau mai te uiga ko te alofa.


Though this requires a great deal of thought and effort, Kingdom publishers around the world are eagerly doing so. 	 E tiga eiloa e manakogina i ei se taumafaiga lasi mo te mafaufau faka‵lei, ko fai eiloa ne tino talai o te Malo i te lalolagi kātoa a te mea tenei mo te loto finafinau.


(James 1:27) Hence, being separate from the world does not mean that we physically withdraw from all contact with other people.—John 17:15, 16; 1 Corinthians 5:9, 10. 	 (Iakopo 1:27) Telā la, a te ‵vae keatea mai te lalolagi e se fakauiga i ei ki te ‵vae katoatoa keatea mai nisi tino.—Ioane 17:15, 16; 1 Kolinito 5:9, 10.


The teachers told Birgit that it had been a pleasure to work with Witness children over the years. 	 Ne fai atu ne faiakoga ki a Birgit a te lasi o te olotou fia‵fia i te ga‵lue fakatasi mo tamaliki Molimau i tausaga ko ‵teka.


Clearly, the Levites were able to show that Jehovah was their share by putting their trust in his willingness and power to provide for them. 	 E manino ‵lei me ne mafai o fakaasi atu ne tino Levi me i a Ieova ko te lotou ola mai te tali‵tonu o latou ki tena kaimalie mo tena malosi ke tausi atu ki a latou.


By the fourth century C.E., says The New Dictionary of Theology, “Catholic Christianity had become the official . . . religion of the Roman Empire.” 	 I te fa o senitenali, ne fai mai The New Dictionary of Theology, me “Ne fai a te Lotu Katolika Kelisiano e pelā me ko te . . . lotu o te Malo o Loma.”


(2 Sam. 11:12-17) The king’s sin of adultery was thus compounded by his having an innocent man killed. 	 (2 Samuelu 11:12-17) Ne faopoopo atu ki te agasala mulilua a te tupu ko te tamatega o se tagata e seai sena mea ‵se ne fai.


15 Remember, though, that such statements refer to the world in general that is alienated from God, not to individuals. 	 15 Masaua la, me e fakauiga a vaegā pati penā ki tino i te lalolagi kolā e se fealofani mo te Atua, kae e se ko tino katoa taki tokotasi i ei.


How can we reflect the care shown by this shepherd? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaasi atu ne tatou te atafai telā ne fakaasi atu ne te tausi mamoe tenei?


“Let Your Light Shine” 	 Ke “Maina Atu te Otou Mainaga”


Jesus Christ—the “angel . . . with the key of the abyss”—will seize Satan and his demons, hurl them into the abyss, and keep them there for a thousand years. 	 A Iesu Keliso—te “agelu . . . mo te kī o te lua ‵poko”—ka puke ne ia Satani mo ana temoni, ‵pei ki loto i te lua ‵poko, kae ‵sai atu latou i konā i te afe tausaga.


When we consider all that Jehovah has accomplished and the righteous way in which he governs the universe, do we not have ample reason to fear him?—Psalm 2:11; Jeremiah 10:7. 6. Why should we have a wholesome dread of displeasing Jehovah? 	 Kafai e mafau‵fau tatou ki mea katoa kolā ko oti ne fai ne Ieova mo te auala tonu e pule atu ei a ia ki te lagi mo te lalolagi, e maua ne tatou i ei a pogai e uke ke ma‵taku tatou ki a ia, i ne?—Salamo 2:11; Ielemia 10:7.


(Jas. 1:17; Rev. 4:11) This is a manifestation of his great love. 	 (Iakopo 1:17; Fakaasiga 4:11) A te mea tenei se fakaasiga o tena alofa sili.


(Galatians 6:10; Romans 12:11-17) Paul further admonishes: “Pursue righteousness, godly devotion, faith, love, endurance, mildness of temper. 	 (Kalatia 6:10; Loma 12:11-17) Kae ne toe fakamalosi mai penei a Paulo: “Taumafai o fai te amiotonu, te olaga amio Atua, te fakatuanaki, te alofa, te kufaki mo te loto malalo.


The overseers among God’s people are to be approachable. 	 E ‵tau o faigofie te olo atu ki ovasia a tino o te Atua.


Still, enough are identified, so that we can follow Gideon’s actions. 	 Kae, e lava loa a koga e iloa atu nei ke mafai ei o tau‵tali tatou i taua a Kitiona.


Although a physical wreck, he stood firm in his faith. 	 Faitalia me ko masei te tulaga o tena foitino, ne ‵mautakitaki a ia i tena fakatuanaki.


Jehovah Provides Needed Training 	 E Tuku Mai ne Ieova a Akoakoga Kolā e Manakogina


Especially are family heads concerned about working hard to support their families. 	 Maise loa a ulu o kāiga kolā e ga‵lue malosi ke ‵lago atu ki olotou kāiga.


6 That Jehovah shows his appreciation for those who do his will is repeatedly demonstrated in the Scriptures. 	 6 E fakaasi mai faeloa i te Tusi Tapu i taimi e uke a te loto fakafetai o Ieova ki a latou kolā e fai ne latou tena loto.


FIRM, YET FLEXIBLE 	 KE ‵MAUTAKITAKI, KAE KE UIGA FAIGOFIE FOKI


WHILE LIVING IN CANAAN 	 TE TAIMI KO ‵NOFO EI I KANANA


THE apostle Peter could not believe his ears. 	 NE OFO malosi te apositolo ko Petelu i mea ne lagona ne ia.


I liked Mairambubu straight away. 	 Ne fiafai eiloa au ki a Mairambubu i te taimi eiloa tenā.


Why do you feel that endurance is worthwhile? 	 Kaia e mafaufau ei koe me e aogā te kufaki?


If you agree that it would be good to examine your figurative heart, what might you look for? 	 Kafai e lotomalie koe ke sukesuke tou fatu fakatusa, se a te mea ka salasala koe ki ei?


Such a reaction shows that we have genuine concern for the spiritual welfare of those to whom we preach. 	 E fakaasi mai i lagonaga penā me e amanaia ‵tonu tatou ki te ‵lei o tino kolā e talai tatou ki ei i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


The Message Is Preached 	 E Talai Atu te Fekau


Even more important were his teachings, for they include principles that will enable people to live together forever in peace and unity. 	 Kae e sili atu la i te tāua ko ana akoakoga, me ne aofia i ei a akoakoga fakavae kolā ka fesoasoani atu ki tino ke ola fakatasi ki te se-gata-mai i te filemu mo te fealofani.


Damaris has now been a pioneer for 20 years. 	 Ne paenia atu eiloa a Damaris mō tausaga e 20.


(Romans 9:16; Revelation 20:6) Jehovah executed the Levite Korah for presumptuously seeking the Aaronic priesthood. 	 (Loma 9:16; Fakaasiga 20:6) Ona ko tena fakamaualuga ne tamate ei ne Ieova te tagata Levi ko Kola me ne manako a ia ki te tofi faitaulaga, telā ne ‵tau fua o tuku atu ki te matakāiga o Alona.


Reflect on the blessings you have received through your obedience to the good news. 	 Mafaufau ki fakamanuiaga ko oti ne maua ne koe ona ko tou fakalogo ki te tala ‵lei.


No, such “older men” cannot absolve anyone of sins, for no man is authorized to forgive a fellow human for a wrong against God.* However, they are spiritually qualified to reprove and readjust a person guilty of a serious sin, helping him to recognize the gravity of his sin and the need to repent.—Galatians 6:1. 	 E seai eiloa se “toeaina” e mafai o fakamagalo ne ia a agasala, me e se mafai eiloa ne se tagata pule o fakamagalo se tino telā e ‵se ki te Atua.* Kae e fetaui ‵lei latou i te feitu faka-te-agaga ke polopoloki kae faka‵tonu aka a te agasala a te tino, mai te fesoasoani atu ke lavea ne ia te matagā o tena agasala mo te manakoga ke salamō tonu.—Kalatia 6:1.


It was overthrown by Medo-Persia, represented by the image’s breasts and arms of silver. 	 Ne takavale te malo tenā i te kau Metai mo Pelesia, kolā ne fakaata mai i fatafata mo lima siliva o te tupua tenā.


Paragraph 8: One of the events mentioned in these verses is the ‘gathering of the chosen ones.’ 	 Palakalafa e 8: A te mea e tasi ne tupu telā ne taku mai i fuaiupu konei ko te ‘fakamaopoopoga o tino filifilia.’


3 After making a personal dedication to Jehovah, and in harmony with Jesus’ instructions, these millions were baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit.” 	 3 Mai tua o te faiga o se tukuatuga totino ki a Ieova, kae e ‵tusa foki mo fakatonuga a Iesu, ne papatiso a te fia miliona o tino konei “i te igoa o te Tamana, te Tama mo te Agaga Tapu.”


Jehovah has provided his Word, the Bible, so that we can learn about him. 	 Ne tuku mai ne Ieova tena Muna, ko te Tusi Tapu, ko te mea ke mafai o tauloto tatou e uiga ki a ia.


2 Though most people today are not taking part in a literal treasure hunt, they do have to work hard to make a living. 	 2 E tiga eiloa e se ‵kau tonu atu a te tokoukega o tino i aso nei ki te ‵salaga o koloa ‵tonu, e ga‵lue malosi eiloa latou ke maua a mea mo olotou ola.


It says that we share in the ministry ‘under God’s view, in company with Christ.’ 	 E fai mai i ei, me kafai e ‵kau atu tatou ki te galuega talai, e fai tatou pelā me ‘ne tavini a Keliso ne uga mai ne te Atua.’


10 Having a peaceful relationship with God. 	 10 Te mauaga o se fesokotakiga filemu mo te Atua.


13 Whereas some in the first century murmured against appointed servants, others were murmurers against Jesus’ teachings. 	 13 E ui eiloa ne mui‵mui a nisi tino i te senitenali muamua e uiga ki tavini filifilia, ne mui‵mui a nisi tino e uiga ki akoakoga a Iesu.


At the same time, they might make bragging assertions to their subordinates, hoping to curry their favor and support. 	 Kae kāti e fai foki ne latou olotou pati fakamatamata ki tino mai lalo i a latou, ko te mea ke fia‵fia kae ‵lago atu a tino konā ki a latou.


How will we conduct ourselves if we appreciate our need for “the breastplate of righteousness”? 	 E ‵tau o pefea ‵tou amioga māfai e ma‵nako tatou ki te “amiotonu ke fai mo o‵tou ufifatafata”?


(Phil. 4:11, 12) What else could you do? 	 (Fili. 4:11, 12) Ne a foki nisi mea e mafai ne koe o fai?


He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.”—Revelation 21:3, 4. 	 Ka ‵solo kea‵tea ne ia a loimata katoa mai i olotou mata, kae ka se toe ai se mate, ka se toe ai foki se fanoanoa, se tagi io me se ‵mae.”—Fakaasiga 21:3, 4.


(Luke 15:4-7; 1 Thessalonians 2:17) How, though, may we express our concern for them? 	 (Luka 15:4-7; 1 Tesalonia 2:17) E mafai la pefea o fakaasi atu te ‵tou amanaia ki a latou?


(See the box “Whose Side Is God On?”) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi “Ko oi e Kau Atu ki ei te Atua?”)


(Proverbs 31:31) May that be true of each one of you. 	 (Faataoto 31:31) Ke fai eiloa penā a koutou taki tokotasi.


The “slave” is the group of anointed Christians on earth. 	 A te “tavini” ko te potukau o Kelisiano fakaekegina i te lalolagi.


It taught them to treat others as they themselves would want to be treated. 	 Ne akoako atu i ei ke fai ne latou a mea kolā e ma‵nako latou ke fai mai ne nisi tino ki a latou.


Countless people have asked that question. 	 Ko oti ne ‵sili mai ne tino e tokouke a te fesili tenā.


10 Your decision to serve Jehovah may leave schoolmates, neighbors, and relatives perplexed. 	 10 E mafai o ‵numi ou taugasoa i te akoga, ou tuakoi mo ou kāiga i tau fakaikuga ke tavini atu ki a Ieova.


Illustrate how technology can be used for good or for bad. 	 Fakamatala mai te auala e mafai ei o fakaaoga a poto ‵fou ki mea ‵lei io me ki mea ma‵sei.


It is the One who is bringing forth the army of them even by number, all of whom he calls even by name. 	 A ia telā e takitaki ne ia latou pelā me se kautau, e iloa ne ia te aofaki o latou, kae e isi katoa ne igoa o fetu takitasi ne fakaigoa ne ia!


WICKED SPIRITS WILL BE GONE 	 ▪ KA ‵GALO ATU AGAGA MA‵SEI


Even though they often met in private homes, the modest surroundings for worship did not diminish their zeal for singing to Jehovah. 	 E tiga eiloa ne maopoopo sāle latou i fale o tino, ne seki fakavāivāi atu a fakanofonofoga i olotou tafa ki te lotou loto finafinau ke usu pese atu ki a Ieova.


He wrote: “Keep balanced and set your hope completely upon the undeserved kindness that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Pet. 1:13; ftn.) Christ will be revealed when he comes to reward his faithful followers and execute Jehovah’s judgments upon the ungodly.—Read 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10. 	 Ne tusi mai a ia: “Tuku atu otou fakamoemoega ki luga i te alofa tauanoa telā ka fakaasi atu ki a koutou i te taimi e fakaasi mai ei a Iesu Keliso.” (1 Petelu 1:13) Ka fakaasi mai a Keliso māfai e vau a ia o tuku atu te taui ki ana soko fakamaoni kae fakaoko atu te fakamasinoga a Ieova ki luga i tino sē amioatua.—Faitau te 2 Tesalonia 1:6-10.


For whoever wants to save his soul will lose it; but whoever loses his soul for the sake of me and the good news will save it.” 	 Ko te tino e fia fakasao ne ia a tona ola mō ia ake eiloa, e se maua ne ia; ka ko te tino e fakamāumāu ne ia a tona ola ona ko au, mo te tala ‵lei, e maua ne ia.”


(Lev. 10:8-11; Mal. 2:7) In these ways, a divinely appointed priest works to reconcile people to God. 	 (Levitiko 10:8-11; Malaki 2:7) Kae ko te faitaulaga telā e filifili ne te Atua i aso nei, e fesoasoani atu o faka‵lei aka te fesokotakiga o tino agasala mo te Atua.


This was a sign for the brothers with their heavy knapsacks following about 100 meters [328 feet] behind to hide in the bushes along the way until the two brothers ahead of them came back and gave a certain password, which was changed from week to week.” 	 A te mea tenei se fakailoaga ki taina kolā e tau‵tali mai tua i se 100 mita [328 futu] te ‵mao ke ‵muni ki vaopupu i tafa o te auala ke oko ki te taimi e oko mai ei a taina e tokolua kolā ne olo i mua o tuku mai se fakailoga mautinoa, kae e fulifuli faeloa i vaiaso takitasi.”


These benefit us in every way—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The psalmist fittingly sang: “The law of Jehovah is perfect, bringing back the soul. 	 E fetaui te pese o te faisalamo mo manatu konā, penei: “E tonu katoatoa te tulafono a te Aliki, e maua mai i ei te malosi fou.


Jesus’ self-sacrificing example had a powerful effect on the apostle Paul. 	 A te fakaakoakoga fia fai taulaga o Iesu ne ‵fuli malosi ei te olaga o te apositolo ko Paulo.


4 Notice the reasons why Jehovah required all future kings of Israel to read the book of divine law daily: (1) “in order that he may learn to fear Jehovah his God so as to keep all the words of this law and these regulations by doing them”; (2) “that his heart may not exalt itself above his brothers”; (3) “that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right or to the left.” 	 4 Onoono aka ki pogai ne fakatonu atu ei a Ieova ki tupu katoa o Isalaelu ke fai‵tau sāle latou ki te tusi o tulafono a te Atua i aso katoa: (1) “ke iloa ne ia o fakaaloalo [“ki a Ieova kae tausi fakamaoni ki mea katoa e fakatonu mai ne ia”; (2) “ke fakamao ei a ia mai te manatu pela i a ia e sili atu i tino Isalaelu katoa”; (3) “ke mao foki a ia mai te teke atu ki fakatonuga kona a te Aliki.”


If you must make important decisions soon after your divorce, get objective help from someone you trust. 	 Kafai e ‵tau o fai fakavave ne koe a fakaikuga tāua mai tua o te ‵talaga o te avaga, ke ‵sala atu ki se fesoasoani paleni mai i se tino telā e talitonu koe ki ei.


Agonizing over such matters may lead to added frustration and rob us of the many joys associated with true worship. 	 A te logo‵mae i vaegā mea penā e mafai o iku atu ki te fanoanoa kae ave keatea ei a mea fakafia‵fia e uke i te tapuakiga tonu.


Today, the Devil does not offer us kingdoms, but he does attempt to corrupt our hearts through our eyes, ears, and minds. 	 E se ofo mai ne te Tiapolo ki a tatou i aso nei a malo, kae e taumafai a ia o fakamasei ‵tou loto mai te fakaaogaga o ‵tou mata, taliga mo ‵tou mafaufau.


The former things have passed away.’” 	 Ko palele atu a mea mua.’”


“I SHOOK hands with the devil.” 	 “NE FAKATALOFA māua mo te tiapolo.”


Who will not really fear you, Jehovah, and glorify your name?” 	 Ko oi ka se mataku ki a koe, e te Aliki? Ko oi ka ‵teke ne ia te folafola atu o tou [igoa]?”


The inspired account states that at the burial place, Jesus said in a loud voice: “Lazarus, come on out!” 	 E fai mai te tala telā ne fakaosofia ke tusi ki lalo, me ne kalaga atu Iesu i se leo lasi i te tānuga: “Lasalo, vau ki tua!”


No doubt, he will feel that the long wait was worth it. 	 E mautinoa eiloa me ka mafaufau a ia me ne aoga tena faka‵tali mō se taimi leva.


Would divine loving-kindness be complemented with human loving-kindness? 	 E mata, e mafai o fakaopoopo atu i ei te atafai o tino ki te alofa tumau o te Atua ko te mea ke taunu tonu eiloa te fuafuaga tenā?


Is He a Good Example for You or a Warning? 	 E Mata, a ia se Fakaakoakoga ‵Lei io me ‵Tau o Fakaeteete i ei?


9 Few animals are as helpless as domestic sheep. 	 9 E seai eiloa se isi manu e vāivāi pelā mo te mamoe.


(Luke 10:1) Therefore, if you find it a challenge to conduct a Bible study, pray for God’s spirit to give you wisdom and then team up with a preaching companion who can give you confidence and whose experience may be of help to you. 	 (Luka 10:1) Tela la, kafai e faigata ki a koe ke kamata se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu, ‵talo ke tuku mai ne te agaga o te Atua te poto ki a koe kae ‵sala sou soa telā e talitonu kae mafai foki o fesoasoani atu ki a koe.


The “things that have been made” by hands other than God’s—the entire present system of things, even the wicked “heaven”—are to be shaken out of existence. 	 A “mea ne faite” ne lima o tino i lō te Atua—ko te olaga masei kātoa, ke oko foki ki te “lagi” masei—e ‵tau o fakaseai katoatoa atu.


(Proverbs 14:12) In his due time, Jehovah will bring all creation back into a state of holiness. 	 (Faataoto 14:12) Ka fakafoki atu ne Ieova a mea ola katoa ne faite ki se tulaga ‵malu i tena taimi tonu.


12 What effect does the Kingdom good news have on those who respond to it? 	 12 Ka pokotia pefea a tino kolā e talia ne latou a te tala ‵lei tenei e uiga ki te Malo?


We need to bear in mind this basic truth: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” 	 E ‵tau o masaua ne tatou te munatonu tenei: “Ko ‵mao [tatou] mai te ‵malu o te Atua.”


What kind of individuals are like shallow soil, and what is a deeper reason for the way they react? 	 E magemage te lakau ona ko te mea e se matolu te one.


(Read Daniel 3:17, 18.) 	 (Faitau te Tanielu 3:17, 18.)


(John 5:28, 29) People alive at that time will find happiness as they meet those freed from death’s grip. 	 (Ioa. 5:28, 29) Ka fia‵fia malosi a tino kolā e ola i te taimi tenā o fetaui mo latou kolā ko fakasaoloto mai i lima o te mate.


[Blurb on page 14] 	 [Pokisi i te itulau e 20]


(Isaiah 22:22; Luke 1:32) Jesus used that key to open up Kingdom opportunities and privileges to Christians in ancient Philadelphia and elsewhere. 	 (Isaia 22:22; Luka 1:32) Ne fakaaogā ne Iesu a te ki tenā ke ‵tala aka ei a avanoaga mo tauliaga o te Malo ki Kelisiano i Filatelafia mo nisi koga aka.


12 First, religions detract glory from God by means of false teachings. 	 12 Muamua la, e ave keatea ne lotu te ‵malu mai te Atua e auala i akoakoga ‵se.


• What blessings result from caring for elderly Christians? [Box on page 17] When His Parents Needed Help 	 • Ne a fakamanuiaga e maua mai te tausi atu mo te atafai ki Kelisiano kolā ko ma‵tua?


When a Christian named Onesiphorus was in Rome, he diligently looked for Paul, found him, and thereafter ‘often brought him refreshment.’ (2 Timothy 1:16, 17) “I love spending time with younger ones,” says one elderly sister. 	 I te taimi ne nofo atu ei se Kelisiano e igoa ki a Onesefolo i Loma, ne ‵sala malosi atu tou tagata ki a Paulo, ne maua ne ia, kae mai tua ifo ne “masani eiloa a ia o fakamalosi” atu ki a ia. (2 Timoteo 1:16, 17) “E fiafia malosi au ki tama‵liki fo‵liki,” ko muna a se tuagane telā ko matua.


They do not take sides for or against any national, racial, social, or economic group. (Acts 10:34, 35) Rather, they “work what is good toward all.” 	 E se ‵lago io me ‵teke atu latou ki se potukau a fenua, matakāiga, fakapotopotoga, io me ko mea tau pisinisi.


Even so, thanks to the strength imparted by God’s active force, they do not fear to be different. 	 E se gata i ei, e fakafetai latou ki te malosi ne tuku mai ne te malosi galue o te Atua, me i a latou ko se ma‵taku ke tu ‵kese latou.


(Rom. 16:6) How can we help new ones grasp the importance of helping their brothers and sisters? 	 (Loma 16:6, TT) E mafai pefea o fesoasoani atu tatou ki tino talai ‵fou ke iloa ne latou te tāua ke fesoasoani atu ki olotou taina mo tuagane?


“He is cognizant of those seeking refuge in him.”—Nah. 1:7; Acts 15:14. 	 “E tausi faka‵lei ne ia a latou kolā e ‵fuli mai [“faka‵lafi,” NW] ki a ia.”—Nauma 1:7 Galuega 15:14.


In a comfortable setting, tactfully draw out your child. 	 I se auala ‵lei, taumafai ke fakaasi atu ne te tamaliki a mea katoa i tena loto.


Moreover, if our actions caused unpleasant consequences, his discipline would remind us of just how important it is to listen to our heavenly Father. 	 E se gata i ei, kafai e iku atu ‵tou faifaiga ki ikuga sē ‵lei, ka fesoasoani mai ana polopolokiga ke masaua ne tatou a te tāua ke faka‵logo ki te ‵tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


How do our values and standards set us apart from the world? 	 E faka‵kese pefea tatou ne mea kolā e fakatāua ne tatou mo ‵tou tulaga mai te lalolagi?


In like manner, the Law protected the Israelites from the degraded moral and religious practices of the nations round about. 	 E penā foki te puipuiga ne te Tulafono a tino Isalaelu mai amioga matagā mo faifaiga fakalotu o atufenua i olotou tafa.


The first three were readily available to the Jews of Jesus’ day and earlier. 	 A mea e tolu muamua ne avanoa faeloa ki tino Iutaia i aso o Iesu mo taimi mai mua atu i ei.


No, most did not. 	 Ikai, ne seki fai eiloa penā te tokoukega o latou.


He had written about the “restoration of all things of which God spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets of old time.” 	 Ne tusi mai a ia e uiga ki “te taimi e fakafou ei a mea katoa, telā ne faipati ki ei a te Atua i taimi ko ‵teka i gutu o ana pelofeta ‵malu.”


HERODOTUS, a Greek historian who lived 2,500 years ago, told a story about the Egyptians of his day. 	 A HERODOTUS, se tino Eleni e poto i tala fakasolopito telā ne ola i te 2,500 tausaga ko ‵teka, ne fai mai ne ia se tala e uiga ki te kau Aikupito i ana aso.


(Matt. 13:39, 43) In his explanation, Jesus identified “the righteous ones” as “the sons of the kingdom,” anointed Christians.—Matt. 13:38. 	 (Mataio 13:39, 43) I tena fakamatalaga, ne fakasino atu a Iesu ki “tino amio‵tonu” e pelā me ko “tino o te Malo,” ko Kelisiano fakaekegina.—Mataio 13:38.


2 Our war is not physical; it is spiritual. 	 2 A te ‵tou taua e sē se taua faka-te-foitino; se taua faka-te-agaga.


And I will place them and multiply them and place my sanctuary in the midst of them to time indefinite. 	 Ka fakamau‵tu ne au latou kae fakatokouke, kae fakatu toku Faletapu i te lotou fenua, kae ka tu i konā ki te se gata mai.


But it didn’t matter. 	 Kae e seai loa se mea e fai i ei.


Jesus added: “Be on your guard against men; for they will deliver you up to local courts, and they will scourge you in their synagogues. 	 Ne toe fakaopoopo atu a Iesu, penei: “Ke matapula‵pula koutou, me e isi ne tino ka puke ne latou koutou o ‵moli ki fono; kae kini foki koutou i loto i olotou fale tapuaki.


Jesus said: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ 	 Ne fai mai a Iesu: “‘E ‵tau mo koe o alofa ki tou Atua mo tou loto kātoa, mo tou agaga kātoa, mo tou mafaufau kātoa.’


Did they plan ahead to do so? 	 E mata, ko leva ne palani ne lāua te mea tenā?


The two world wars, countless minor wars, and various genocides have left many questioning the worth of traditional values. 	 Ona ko taua ‵lasi e lua a te lalolagi, taua fo‵liki e uke, mo te fakatau tamatega o tino, e tokouke a tino ko fakafesili aka ne latou a te aoga o mea kolā e fakatāua ne tino.


Despite brutal opposition from Babylon the Great—the world empire of false religion—and from hostile governments, the preaching work not only has continued but has attained a scale unprecedented in the history of the world. 	 Faitalia a ‵tekemaiga fakama‵taku mai Papelonia te Sili—te emupaea o lotu ‵se i te lalolagi kātoa—mo malo ‵teke, ne seki tumau fua te faiga o te galuega talai kae ko oti foki ne oko atu ki se tulaga telā ne seki maua aka eiloa i te lalolagi kātoa.


Christ said: “You know that those who appear to be ruling the nations lord it over them and their great ones wield authority over them. 	 Ne fai atu Keliso: “Ko iloa ne koutou me i a latou kolā e taku ko pule mo takitaki o tino, ko tona uiga e pule latou i luga i tino.


Describe some situations in which following Jehovah’s guidance might demand humility from us today. 	 Fakamatala mai a nisi tulaga kolā e manakogina ei te loto maulalo ke tau‵tali atu ki te takitakiga a Ieova mo tatou i aso nei.


Why might we be surprised that Moses lost the privilege of entering the Promised Land? 	 Kaia e mafai ei o ‵poi tatou me ne galo atu i a Mose a te tauliaga ke ulu atu ki loto i te Fenua o te Folafolaga?


11 The prophet Jeremiah was another Levite who recognized Jehovah as his share. 	 11 A te pelofeta ko Ielemia ko te suā tino Levi telā ne fai ne ia a Ieova e pelā me ko tena ola.


Ruth moved to Israel, where she could worship the true God. 	 Ne fanatu a Luta ki Isalaelu, te koga telā ne mafai ei o tapuaki atu a ia ki te Atua tonu.


“This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.”—JOHN 17:3. 	 “Tenei te uiga o te ola se-gata-mai, ke iloa tonu ne latou a koe, ko te Atua tonu e tokotasi, penā foki loa mo te tino telā ne uga mai ne koe, ko Iesu Keliso.”—IOANE 17:3.


How to Identify True Worship 	 Te Auala e Iloa ei te Lotu Tonu


Such a trend is quite noticeable in Europe. 	 E laveagofie a te tulaga tenā i Eulopa.


What effect can positive words have on fellow Christians? 	 Se a te aoga o ‵tou pati fakamalosi loto ki taina Kelisiano?


They had just seen their master and friend, Jesus, lifted up and obscured by a cloud. 	 Ne ‵kilo atu latou ki te matai mo te taugasoa o latou ko Iesu, ko fanaka ki te lagi kae ‵pono ne se kaumana.


We are by no means perfect, just as the men and women mentioned in the Bible were not perfect. 	 A tatou e se ne tino ‵lei katoatoa, e pelā eiloa mo tāgata mo fāfine kolā e fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu.


What might we do if many in our territory seem apathetic? 	 Se a te mea e mafai o fai māfai e se fia ‵saga mai a tino e tokouke i ‵tou koga talai?


8 The people of ancient Israel were a model of organization. 	 8 Ne fai a tino mua Isalaelu e pelā me se ata ke fakaakoako ki ei a fakapotopotoga.


How can you imitate Abraham in building a friendship with Jehovah? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaakoako koe ki a Apelaamo i te atiakaga o se va fakataugasoa mo Ieova?


In Bible times, soldiers used darts made out of hollow reeds having small iron receptacles that could be filled with burning naphtha. 	 I aso o te Tusi Tapu, e fakaaogā ne sotia a matasana kolā e isi ne koga ‵poko i ei ko te mea ke faka‵fonu ki penitini kolā e ‵ka vave.


1, 2. (a) How do some Christian parents respond when their child asks to get baptized? (b) Why are baptism candidates asked if they have made a dedication to Jehovah? 	 1, 2. (a) E ‵saga atu pefea a nisi mātua Kelisiano māfai ko fai atu olotou tamaliki i a latou ko fia papatiso? (e) Kaia e masani o ‵sili atu ki tino papatiso me ko oti ne fai ne latou se tukuatuga ki a Ieova?


Yet, it is more than the absence of all badness. 	 E se gata fua i te seai o se tulaga masei i ei.


Those inhabitants will also share in the greatest undertaking ever attempted on earth—that of transforming the whole planet into a paradise to Jehovah’s praise. 	 Kae ka ‵kau fakatasi foki latou i te faiga o te ‵toe galuega lasi eiloa ke fai i te lalolagi—ko te ‵fuliga o te paneta kātoa mo fai se palataiso ke avatu i ei a vikiga ki a Ieova.


(1 Tim. 6:9, 10) Do you recall what the apostle Paul wrote about Demas? 	 (1 Timoteo 6:9, 10) E mata, e masaua ne koe a mea ne tusi mai ne te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki a Tema?


Even if parental love was missing or if it failed, God’s loyal love comes to the rescue. 3. How has Jehovah reassured his people of his love for them? 	 Faitalia me ne seki alofa atu tou matua ki a koe io me ne se kātoa tena alofa, e fesoasoani mai faeloa a te alofa o Ieova ki a koe.


Literary works may be considered classics, but they are hardly guidebooks. 	 Kāti e mafai o ‵kilo atu ki nisi tusi e pelā me e ‵lei, kae e seai ne fakatakitakiga e uiga ki te olaga e tuku mai i ei.


(1 Pet. 5:1) Each of the six committees of the Governing Body rotate chairmanship in the same way. 	 (1 Pe. 5:1) E fakasolosolo eiloa a sui taki tokotasi o komiti e ono o te Potukau Pule ki te ‵tofi o te takitaki fono.


Such prayers, varied though they were, had something in common. 	 E tiga eiloa te kese‵kese o ‵talo, e isi eiloa se mea e ‵pau ei latou.


Many stories tell of conversations people supposedly have had with spirits of the dead. 	 E uke a tala e fai mai e uiga ki sau‵talaga a tino mo agaga o tino kolā ko ‵mate.


(Acts 2:14-36) Yes, this man who on occasion was impetuous or fearful was imbued with courage to give a bold witness despite threats and persecution. 	 (Galuega 2:14-36) E tonu, a te tagata tenei, telā ne pati ‵pole kae mataku i nisi taimi, ne tuku atu ki ei te loto toa ke molimau atu faitalia a fakamatakutakuga mo fakasauaga.


“TO WILL AND TO ACT” 	 “GA‵LUE . . .


What does singing enable us to do? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne tatou o fai mai te usuga o pese?


“How I Do Love Your Law!” 	 “Au ko Oko Eiloa i te Fiafia ki Au Tulafono!”


I wanted to feel secure and happy.”—Rachel, a daughter of emigrant workers. 	 Ne manako au ke tokagamalie kae fiafia.”—Ko Rachel, se tamaliki fafine a tino ga‵lue i nisi fenua.


Why can the joy of learning from God’s Word be unending? 	 Kaia e se mafai ei o gata te fiafia mai te suke‵suke ki te Muna a te Atua?


Their work is performed by volunteers and funded entirely by voluntary donations. 	 E fai a te lotou galuega ne volenitia kae ‵togi katoa ki meaalofa kolā e fai mo te lotomalie.


Later that same day, when out in the preaching work, I offered a book to a teenager. 	 Fakamuli ifo i te aso eiloa tenā, i te taimi ne fanatu ei au i te galuega talai, ne ofo atu ne au se tusi ki se talavou e tokotasi.


May our choices in life reflect that we share the sentiments of Peter, who told Jesus: “Lord, you know I have affection for you.” 	 Ke na fakaasi atu eiloa i ‵tou filifiliga a lagonaga o Petelu, telā ne fai atu ki a Iesu: “Te Aliki, e iloa ne koe i a au e alofa malosi ki a koe.”


They are “fellow workers for the kingdom of God” and “a strengthening aid” to us. 	 E fai latou e pelā me ne tino e “ga‵lue mo au mō te Malo o te Atua, kae ne tino ne fesoasoani malosi mai” ki a tatou.


What are these roles, and how can we fulfill them? 	 Ne a la tiute konei, kae e mafai pefea o fakataunu ne tatou?


How will you show that you treasure your gift of free will? 	 Ka fakaasi atu pefea me e fakatāua ne koe a te meaalofa ko te saolotoga?


These things I command you, that you love one another.” 	 Tenei la taku poloakiga ki a koutou: ke fakatau a‵lofa koutou.”


This is in obedience to Jesus’ direct command to his disciples: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” 	 A te faiga penā ko te fakalogo katoatoa ki te fakatonuga a Iesu ki ana soko: “Telā la, olo atu koutou ki fenua katoa ke fai a tino i ei mo oku soko; papatiso foki latou i te igoa o te Tamana, te Tama mo te Agaga Tapu. Akoako atu foki latou ke faka‵logo ki mea katoa kolā ne fakatonu atu ne au ki a koutou.”


“Jehovah will help them and provide them with escape.”—PS. 	 Ieova ko te ‵Tou “Fakaola”


Although many Christians formerly had an immoral lifestyle, they now view sex and marriage as gifts from God. 	 E tigā eiloa ne ola muamua a Kelisiano e tokouke i se olaga faivalevale, ko ‵kilo atu nei latou ki te ‵moe fakatauavaga mo te avaga e pelā me ne meaalofa mai te Atua.


He did so well in school that his teachers invited him to a meeting to discuss his prospects of going to a university. 	 Ona ko te ‵lei o ia i te akoga ne ‵kami ei tou tagata ne tena faiakoga ki se faipatiga ke sau‵tala fakatasi mo ia ki ana fakamoemoega ke fano ki te iunivesiti.


Get help as soon as possible. Keeping the matter hidden will only make matters worse. 	 A te ‵funaga o se agasala ka fai fua i ei ke masei atu a te fakalavelave.


He said: “The spirit, of course, is eager, but the flesh is weak.” 	 Ne fai atu a ia: “E malosi te agaga, ka ko vāivāi te foitino.”


First, Jehovah always gives recognition to those who serve him faithfully. 	 Muamua la, e masaua kae talia faeloa ne Ieova a latou kolā e tavini atu ki a ia mo te fakamaoni.


Your conviction can be further strengthened when you understand why they took place. 	 E mafai o momea aka tou loto talitonu māfai ko malamalama koe i te pogai ne ‵tupu ei.


For example, a young child does not understand the dangers of bad associations, so a discerning parent will set rules to protect him. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, e se malamalama se tamaliki foliki i te fakamataku o taugasoa ma‵sei, tela la, ka fakatoka eiloa ne mātua ‵poto a tulafono kolā e puipui i ei a ia.


• How do we demonstrate our love for Jesus? 	 9. Kaia e tumau ei a Kelisiano i te mafau‵fau ki fakamanuiaga a Ieova kolā ne folafola mai?


Those verses liken God’s Word to a mirror in which we can see ourselves the way Jehovah sees us. 	 Ne fakatusa a te Muna a te Atua i fuaiupu konā ki se kilo telā e mafai o lavea ne tatou a ‵tou foliga i te auala e kilo mai ei a Ieova ki a tatou.


In addition to our being his personal friend, we can introduce him to other members of the congregation, especially those with whom he might have something in common. 	 I tafa o te faiga e pelā me se taugasoa o koe, e mafai foki o fakamasani ne tatou a ia ki nisi tino i te fakapotopotoga, maise eiloa ko latou kolā e tai ‵pau a mea e fia‵fia ki ei.


WHY is our preaching activity on the increase despite worsening world conditions? 	 KAIA e uke ei a mea e fai ne tatou i te galuega talai faitalia te gasolo o ma‵sei a fakanofonofoga i te lalolagi?


Business was good enough to require the help of hired men. 	 Ne teletele ‵lei a te pisinisi kae ne manakogina te fesoasoani o nisi tāgata.


How can he make us do this? 	 E fai pefea ne ia te mea tenei ki a tatou?


Rather, the Jewish religious leaders hated him. 	 Ne takalia‵lia a takitaki lotu Iutaia ki a ia.


That truth was of central importance because of the role of the Kingdom in vindicating Jehovah’s sovereignty and providing permanent blessings for humans. 	 A te munatonu tenā se mea tāua ‵ki eiloa me ka fakamaoni aka ne te malo tenā a te ‵tonu o te pulega a Ieova kae ka aumai foki i ei a fakamanuiaga tumau mō tino.


Others submit to an abortion and pay the price of a tormented conscience. 	 E faka‵to ne nisi tino olotou tama‵liki kae logo‵mae latou ona ko te sē ‵lei o olotou loto lagona.


(Rom. 8:6) For example, some people have turned to drug and alcohol abuse, pornography, extreme sports, or various illicit activities in an effort to excite their senses. 	 (Loma 8:6) E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, ko oti ne ‵saga atu a nisi tino ki vailakau tapu mo te fakaaogaga ‵se o te kava, onoono ki ata ma‵sei, tafaoga fakama‵taku, io me ko vaega kese‵kese o amioga solitulafono kolā e fakafiafia atu ki a latou.


And they actively serve today with those blessings in mind. 	 Kae ko tavini atu i aso nei fakatasi mo fakamanuiaga i olotou mafaufau.


So, what went wrong? 	 Se a te mea ne tupu?


But as in Esther’s day, Jehovah will provide “relief and deliverance” for his worshippers.—Ezekiel 38:16-23; Esther 4:14. 	 Kae e pelā mo aso o Eseta, ka tuku mai ei ne Ieova te ‘fakatapūga mo te faka‵saoga’ ki ana tino tapuaki.—Esekielu 38:16-23; Eseta 4:14.


“Become imitators of me,” he exhorted fellow Christians, “even as I am of Christ.” (1 Cor. 11:1) And the apostle Peter said: “To this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving you a model for you to follow his steps closely.” (1 Pet. 2:21) The admonition to imitate the Christ is of particular interest to men for still another reason. 	 Ne fakamalosi atu a ia ki Kelisiano: “Fakaakoako mai ki a au, e pelā mo au e fakaakoako ki a Keliso.” (1 Kolinito 11:1) Kae ne fai atu a te apositolo ko Petelu: “Tenei te pogai ne kalagagina ei koutou ne te Atua; i te mea i a Keliso ne puapuagatia mō koutou, kae tuku atu foki ne ia ki a koutou te fakaakoakoga, ke tau‵tali ei koutou i ona kalafaga.” (1 Petelu 2:21) A te fakamalosiga ke tau‵tali atu ki te Keliso se mea e ‵tau o ‵saga malosi atu ki ei a tagata ona ko nisi pogai.


My father was French, and my mother is Italian. 	 A toku tamana se tino Falani kae ko toku mātua se tino Italia.


(Matthew 23:34, 35) It has not been limited to a few isolated incidents. 	 (Mataio 23:34, 35) Ne seki fai a fakasauaga konā i nāi taimi fua.


Having true friends—and being a good friend—can make life more bearable for you; it can be beautiful and satisfying. 	 A te mauaga o taugasoa ‵tonu—mo te fai mo fai se taugasoa ‵lei—e mafai o fai ei ke kufaki koe i fakalavelave o te olaga; e mafai o gali kae fakamalie loto.


Over the centuries, humans have experimented with numerous kinds of governments, but not one of them has proved to be ideal. 	 I te fia o senitenali ko ‵teka atu, ko oti eiloa ne taumafai a tino ki vaegā pulega kese‵kese, kae e seai eiloa se mea mai i ei ne fakamaoni aka me ko te ‵toe mea ‵lei.


20 The anointed are sure of their hope. 	 Ko aofia nei latou i te suā feagaiga, ko te feagaiga o te Malo.


18 The CDs entitled Sing to Jehovah—Vocal Renditions have been made available in a number of languages. 	 18 Ko avanoa nei a CD o te tusi ko te Usu Atu ki a Ieova—i ‵gana e uke.


It is not as though we haven’t tried. 	 E se fakauiga i ei me ne seki taumafai aka eiloa tatou ki ei.


(Matthew 24:14) That signaled a fall for Babylon the Great, just as the release of Israel in the sixth century B.C.E. signaled a fall for ancient Babylon. 	 (Mataio 24:14) Ne fakamailoga i ei te pakūga o Papelonia te Sili, e pelā mo te ‵talamaiga o Isalaelu i te ono senitenali T.L.M. ne fakamailoga mai i ei te takavalega o Papelonia mua.


18. As you read God’s Word, on what should you be reflecting? 18 As you study, you will find it very profitable to seek an understanding of the Bible as well as to try to see details in their right relationships. 	 18 I te taimi e fai ei au sukesukega, kāti ka iloa aka ne koe me e aogā ‵ki ke malamalama i te Tusi Tapu e pelā foki mo te auala e fetaui ‵lei ei a tusi takitasi konā.


(Eph. 4:29) However, we must be sincere. 	 (Efe. 4:29) Kae e ‵tau o fai ne tatou mo lagonaga ‵tonu.


Why is it appropriate for us to pray for God’s Kingdom to come? 	 Kaia e ‵tau ei o ‵talo atu ke oko mai te Malo o te Atua?


Such ministers may humbly have to cope with the difficult task of learning a new language in order to be of better service to those with whom they want to share the good news. 	 E mafai eiloa o fakafesagai a vaegā tavini loto mau‵lalo penā mo te mea faigatā ko te tauloto ki se ‵gana fou ko te mea ke mafai o fesoasoani faka‵lei atu latou ki tino kolā e ma‵nako latou o talai atu ki ei te tala ‵lei.


19 After contemplating the ways of his Shepherd and Provider, David concludes: “Surely goodness and loving-kindness themselves will pursue me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah to the length of days.” 	 19 I tena otiga ne mafaufau ‵loto ki faifaiga a tena Tausi Mamoe kaimalie, ne fakaoti ei ne Tavita ana pati penei e uiga ki a Ieova: “E iloa ne au i tou atafai mo tou alofa e fakatasi faeloa mo au i aso katoa o toku olaga; ka ko tou fale ka fai mo oku koga nofo i aso katoa e ola ei au.”


(Dan. 7:13, 14, 18; Isa. 9:6, 7) Praying for it to “come” is a request that God’s Kingdom come against all earthly opposers of divine rulership. 	 (Tanielu 7:13, 14, 18; Isaia 9:6, 7) A te ‵talo atu ke na “oko mai” se fakamolemole ke na fakaoko mai te pulega a te Malo o te Atua ke fakaseai atu i ei a tino ‵teke katoa i te lalolagi nei kolā e ‵teke atu ki te pulega faka-te-lagi.


Why did the woman approach the two Christians with such urgency? 	 Kaia ne fanatu fakavave ei a te fafine ki Kelisiano e tokolua konei?


Absalom himself is riding away on a mule when his luxuriant hair becomes enmeshed in the fork of a low branch of a large tree. 	 Ne tele keatea a Apisaloma i se miula kae ne lave tena ulu i se kaula malalo o se lakau lasi.


• Why is the goal of “bearing much fruit” within our reach? 	 9. E mata, e fakauiga a fuaga kolā e ‵fua mai ki te faiga o soko?


As Bible teachers, to what do we pay attention, and why? 	 Ona ko tatou ko faiakoga o te Tusi Tapu, ne a mea e ‵tau o ‵saga atu tatou ki ei, kae kaia?


(Proverbs 4:18) The “city,” or Kingdom government, for which Abram hoped is now a reality—established in the heavens since 1914. 	 (Faataoto 4:18) A te “fa‵kai,” io me ko te pulega o te Malo, telā ne fakamoemoe ki ei a Apelamo ko fai nei mo fai se mea tonu—telā ne fakatu aka i te lagi i te 1914.


How did Jehovah show loving concern for his wayward people? 	 Ne fakaasi atu pefea ne Ieova te alofa atafai ki ana tino loto ma‵keke?


(Luke 11:4) Yes, God will grant us forgiveness if we come to him and ask for it in Jesus’ name.—John 14:13, 14. 	 (Luka 11:4) Ao, ka fakamagalo ne te Atua a tatou māfai e olo atu tatou ki a ia kae fakamolemole atu ki ei i te igoa o Iesu.—Ioane 14:13, 14.


The apostle Paul answers: “Go on walking in love, just as the Christ also loved you and delivered himself up for you as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling odor.” 	 E fai mai te apositolo ko Paulo: “E ‵tau o pule otou olaga ne te alofa, e pelā mo Keliso ne alofa mai ki a tatou, ne tuku atu foki tona ola mō tatou, ke fai mo taulaga manogi ‵lei, mo taulaga togiola e fiafia ki ei te Atua.”


While reviewing a financial account with his superior, Hitoshi was told that he was expected to make a falsified report. 	 I te taimi ne onoono fakatasi ei lāua mo tena pule ki se lipoti i mea tau tupe, ne fai atu ei ki a Hitoshi me ne ‵tau o fai ne ia se lipoti fakaloiloi.


How much more so should we who are dedicated to “the happy God,” Jehovah, rejoice in all of his provisions and give evidence that we really appreciate God’s gift of marriage!—1 Tim. 1:11. 	 Kae sili atu la te fia‵fia o tatou kolā ko oti ne tuku atu ki “te Atua fiafia,” ko Ieova, ki ana fakatokaga katoa, kae fakatalitonu atu me maua ne tatou te loto fakafetai tonu ki te meaalofa a te Atua ko te avaga!—1 Timoteo 1:11.


(Matt. 6:26, 28; Ps. 8:3, 4) A wholesome life is a “gift of God.” 	 (Mataio 6:26, 28; Salamo 8:3, 4) A te olaga fiafia se “meaalofa a te Atua.”


6 Now think of what traitorous Judas Iscariot did to the Christ. 	 6 Nei la, ke mafaufau ki mea ne fai ne te tino fakalata tino ko Iuta te Isikaliota ki te Keliso.


In addition, churches have hindered Latin Americans from knowing God by name. 	 E se gata i ei, ko oti ne taofi aka ne lotu a tino Latina Amelika mai i te iloaga o te igoa o te Atua.


How did Jesus show what is needed to rescue lost sheep of God’s pasturage? 	 Ne fakaasi mai pefea ne Iesu a mea e ‵tau o fai ke fakasao ei se mamoe ne galo mai te lafu mamoe a te Atua?


(Gen. 31:41, 42) Yet, Jacob endured these injustices, confident that Jehovah would continue to care for him—and He did! 	 (Kene. 31:41, 42) E ui i ei, ne kufaki a Iakopo i faiga sē ‵tonu katoa konei, kae talitonu me ka tausi atu faeloa a Ieova ki a ia—kae ne tausi eiloa a ia ne Ieova!


(The New English Bible) If the finder did not make known his find, he could have been accused of stealing. 	 (The New English Bible) Kafai e se fakailoa atu ne te tino ne maua ne ia a te mea tenā, e taku eiloa a ia e pelā me se tino kaisoa.


13 A third reason for our willingly cooperating with the overseers is that they keep watch over us “as those who will render an account.” 	 13 A te tolu o pogai e faka‵logo ei tatou ki ovasia ko te tausi o latou ki a tatou “me ‵tau mo latou o avatu se tala a olotou galuega ki te Atua.”


Yet, that is the position of those who unrepentantly practice sin. 	 Tenā eiloa te tulaga o tino kolā e fai agasala faeloa e aunoa mo te sala‵mō.


He wrote: “‘When he ascended on high he carried away captives; he gave gifts in men.’ . . . 	 Ana muna: “Ne fanake a ia ki koga pito sili i te maluga, e tokouke a pagota ne puke ne ia ke olo mo ia, ne tuku atu foki ne ia a meaalofa . . . tino. . . .


If that was to happen, we would lose these “outer garments.” 	 Kafai e tupu te mea tenā ka seai i ei ne ‵tou “gatu.”


• What could make us forgetful hearers? 	 • Se a te mea e mafai o fai ei tatou ke fakalogo‵logo kae puli vave?


He stipulated: “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, . . . when people reproach you and persecute you . . . for my sake.” 	 Ana muna: “Ke fia‵fia a latou kolā e fakasauāgina i te amiotonu . . . e muna maseigina kae fakasauāgina . . . ona ko au.”


Like a shepherd he will shepherd his own drove. 	 AIEOVA te Atua mo tena Tama, ko Iesu Keliso, ne Tausi Mamoe a‵lofa.


Moses and Elijah find parallels in Jesus’ anointed joint heirs, and the vision powerfully reinforced his testimony about the Kingdom and his future kingship. 	 Ne fakauiga eiloa a Mose mo Elia ki te kau fakaekegina kolā ka pule fakatasi mo Iesu, kae ne ‵lago malosi atu te fakaasiga tenā ki ana pati e uiga ki te Malo mo te taimi ka fai fakamuli ei a ia mo fai te tupu i ei.


Blessed for Teaching the Truth 	 Ne Fakamanuiagina mō te Akoakoatuga o te Munatonu


Most important, to find lasting peace, we must cultivate a close friendship with God. 	 Kae sili atu i te tāua, ke maua te filemu tumau, e ‵tau o ati aka ne tatou se vā fakataugasoa ‵pili mo te Atua.


(Eph. 5:15, 16) The paths we follow are rife with traps set by Satan to ensnare true worshippers. 	 (Efeso 5:15, 16) E ‵fonu eiloa a auala kolā e oloolo tatou i ei i malei kolā ne fai ne Satani ke ‵lave i ei a tino tapuaki ‵tonu.


13 A different attitude—one of trusting in God to carry out his will—is evident from the Biblical episode involving the Gibeonites. 	 13 E fakamaoni mai i te tala i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki tino Kipeona se kilokiloga telā e tu ‵kese—ko te tali‵tonu ki te Atua ko te mea ke fai tena loto.


But when other manuscripts were discovered, what did they reveal? 	 Kae i te taimi ne toe maua aka ei a nisi tusitusiga, se a te mea ne fakaasi mai i ei?


By doing so, we will indeed prove to be more valuable as Jehovah’s servants. 	 Mai te faiga penā, ka momea aka ei te tāua o tatou e pelā me ne tavini a Ieova.


(Jer. 17:9) We need to calibrate our mind and heart by God’s reliable standards.—Read Isaiah 55:8, 9. 	 (Iele. 17:9) E ‵tau o fakatonutonu aka ne tatou a ‵tou mafaufau mo ‵tou loto ki tulaga fakatuagagina o te Atua.—Faitau te Isaia 55:8, 9.


There are approximately 600,000 members of the clergy in the various denominations in the United States, where there are some 1,200,000 Witnesses of Jehovah. 	 E nofo pelā ki te 600,000 o faifeau i lotu kese‵kese i te Iunaite Sitete, kae e nofo ki te 1,200,000 o Molimau a Ieova.