Christians who strive to learn another language so as to preach the good news among foreigners who have moved into the territory of their congregation can truly be counted among those who are following the course of hospitality. 	 A Kelisiano kolā e taumafai o tauloto ki te suā ‵gana ko te mea ke talai atu te tala ‵lei ki tino fakaa‵tea kolā e olo atu ki koga talai o olotou fakapotopotoga e mafai o aofia tonu i tino kolā e fakaasi atu ne latou a te uiga talimalo.


How has Satan slyly been trying to disrupt our unity? 	 Ne a auala faitogafiti ne taumafai Satani o fakaaogā ke fakamakosu aka ‵tou ‵kau fakatasi?


Although busy, the man agreed to study the Bible for 30 minutes a week in his office. 	 E tiga tena fakalavelave, ne talia ne te tagata tenei ke suke‵suke a laua ki te Tusi Tapu i vaiaso katoa i tena ofisa i se 30 minute.


(Acts 26:11) Paul learned to control his temper, yet he at times must have struggled to control his feelings and his words. 	 (Galu. 26:11) Ne tauloto a Paulo ke iloa ne ia o taofiofi a tena kaitaua, e ui eiloa ne taumafai tou tagata i nisi taimi o pule atu ki ana lagonaga mo ana pati.


It uses God’s name in such passages as Psalm 1:1, 2, which says that a “blessed man” does not walk in the advice of the wicked, “but in the law of Iehovah, is his longing delight.” 	 Ne fakaaoga i ei te igoa o te Atua telā ne sae mai i te Salamo 1:1, 2, me e fai mai i te “tagata manuia” e se sasale atu i fakatakitakiga a te tino masei, kae “e manako malosi ki te tulafono a Iehovah.”


Are God’s laws practical in financial matters? Explain. 	 E fakamalosi mai te Tusi Tapu ki Kelisiano ke fakamaoni kae ke ga‵lue malosi foki.


The apostle Paul stated: “The love the Christ has compels us.” 	 Ne fai mai te apositolo ko Paulo, penei: “Me ne fakamalosi mai te alofa o Keliso ki a matou.”


Greater trials were yet to come. 	 Kae koi uke atu a tofotofoga e ‵tau o fepaki mo ia.


(3) Our preaching commission can be fulfilled only if God strengthens us by means of his holy spirit. 	 (3) E mafai fua o fakataunu ne tatou ‵tou galuega talai māfai e fakamalosi ne te Atua tatou e auala i te agaga tapu.


This privilege is attainable only through spiritual growth. 	 E maua fua te tauliaga tenei e auala i te gasolo ki mua i te feitu faka-te-agaga.


(You can find practical suggestions in studies 21 to 23 of Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education.) 	 (E mafai o maua ne koe a manatu aoga i te mataupu e 21 ki te 23 o te tusi ko te Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education.)


He could even separate his people physically from the rest of the world and place them in a safe and peaceful environment. 	 E mafai foki o ‵vae keatea ne ia ana tino mai tino o te lalolagi kae tuku atu ki se koga telā e saogalemū kae tokagamalie.


(Gal. 2:11-14) Was Peter’s pride so wounded that he quit the race for life? 	 (Kala. 2:11-14) E mata, a te pakiakia masei o te loto o Petelu i te fakamatamata ne fakagata aka i ei a tena tele ke maua a te ola?


God said: “I well know the pains they suffer.” 	 Muna a te Atua: “E iloa ne au olotou puapuaga.”


5 Does It Matter Where and When? 	 5 I Fea Kae i Taimi Fea Foki?


(Matt. 24:13, 14) So, then, let us consider four Scriptural reasons for preaching. 	 (Mata. 24:13, 14) Tela la, ke na sau‵tala nei tatou ki pogai faka-te-Tusi Tapu e fa ke talai atu.


(Isaiah 66:23) This is happening today. 	 (Isaia 66:23) Ko taunu eiloa te mea tenei i aso nei.


The record of his ministry as found in the Christian Greek Scriptures bears eloquent testimony to Paul’s constancy in rendering whole-souled service to God. 	 A te tala telā e maua mai i Tusitusiga Eleni Kelisiano e uiga ki tena galuega fakafaifeau e fakamaoni mai eiloa me ne avatu ne Paulo te taviniga ki te Atua mo tena loto kātoa.


This strengthens the faith of our fellow believers, just as David’s expressions strengthened the faith of his supporters. 	 E fakamalosi aka ne te mea tenei te fakatuanaki o ‵tou taina tali‵tonu, e pelā eiloa mo te fakamalosiga ne Tavita te fakatuanaki o ana tino.


Even in Bible times, though, God rarely performed such wonders. 	 Kae i taimi o te Tusi Tapu, ne fai foki ne te Atua a vavega.


They needed help now—not later. 	 E manakogina ne latou se fesoasoani i te taimi nei—e sē se taimi fakamuli ifo.


Christian parents must take an interest in the appearance of family members 	 E mata, e taku‵leia ne ou teuga totino a te Atua telā e tapuaki atu koe ki ei?


▪ Allan, also mentioned in the opening article. 	 ▪ A Allan, telā foki ne taku mai i te mataupu kamata.


On the other hand, treating members of the opposite sex with chasteness increases one’s self-respect.—1 Timothy 5:1, 2. 	 I te suā feitu la, a faifaiga ‵ma kolā e fai atu ki fāfine io me ko tāgata e momea aka ei te āva o tino ki a koe.—1 Timoteo 5:1, 2.


However, a person who is dedicated to Jehovah will rightly be proud to bear God’s name, and he shows this by his conduct. 	 Kae e ui i ei, a te tino telā ko oti ne tuku atu ki a Ieova, ka fakamatamata a ia ke tauave ne ia te igoa o te Atua kae fakaasi atu eiloa ne ia e auala i ana faifaiga.


“But,” said the boy, “if I take the gold coin, people will stop playing the game with me. 	 Ne fai atu te tamaliki tagata, “Kae kafai e puke ne au te sene aulo, ka se toe fai ne latou te tafaoga tenā ki a au.


In this article, “alcohol” and “drink” refer broadly to beer, wine, and other spirits. 	 I te mataupu tenei, e fakasino malosi atu a te “kava” io me ko te “meainu” ki te pia, uaina, mo nisi vaegā meainu ma‵losi.


It provoked strong reactions. 	 Ne fai i ei ke ita malosi a nisi tino.


As the apostle Paul explains, we must ‘buy out the opportune time’ for the more important things at the expense of what is nonessential and make every day count. 	 E pelā mo te fakamatalaga a te apositolo ko Paulo, e ‵tau o ‘fakaaogā faka‵lei so se avanoaga’ ki mea kolā e tāua atu i lō te faiga o mea sē aogā kae ke fakaaogā faka‵lei a aso takitasi.


13 We can pray in faith that God will act in our behalf. 	 13 E mafai o ‵talo tatou mo te tali‵tonu katoatoa me ka fai eiloa ne te Atua se faiga mō tatou.


(Heb. 11:3) Perceptive people, therefore, use their mind, not just their eyes and ears. 	 (Epe. 11:3) A tino kolā e lasi te lotou mea e iloa, e fakaaoga ne latou a olotou mafaufau, kae e se fua ko olotou mata mo olotou taliga.


I try not to think only of myself. 	 E taumafai au ke se mafaufau ifo au ki a au eiloa.


Let us look at one area where people seek security—geographic location. 	 Ke onoono aka tatou ki te koga e tasi telā e ‵sala ei ne tino a te tulaga tokagamalie—se fa‵kai lasi.


(Isaiah 43:10-12, 21) But the nation failed to fulfill this role, and they eventually lost Jehovah’s favor completely. 	 (Isaia 43:10-12, 21) Kae ne fakatamala te fenua o fakataunu te tiute tenei, kae ne galo katoatoa ei i a latou te taliaga a Ieova.


The Devil uses deception to increase his influence.—2 Corinthians 11:14. 	 E fakaaoga ne te Tiapolo a auala faitogafiti ke momea aka ana fakamalosiga.—2 Kolinito 11:14.


Jehovah was not pleased. 	 Ne fanoanoa eiloa a Ieova.


Some ten years later while in Rome as a “prisoner of Christ Jesus,” Paul writes to the congregations in Ephesus, in Philippi, and in Colossae, giving them sound advice and loving encouragement. 	 Kāti i se sefulu tausaga mai tua ifo, i te taimi koi nofo ei a ia i Loma e pelā me se “pagota a Keliso,” ne tusi atu a Paulo ki fakapotopotoga i Efeso, i Filipi, mo Kolose, kae ne tuku atu i ei ne ia a fakatakitakiga ‵lei mo fakamalosiga a‵lofa.


“I DID NOT TURN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION” 	 ‘AU NE SEKI ‵FULI KEA‵TEA MAI I A IA’


To regain intimacy with Jehovah, we would need to pray for his forgiveness, leave our transgressions, and gratefully accept the spiritual help of Christian elders. 	 Ke toe maua se va ‵lei mo Ieova, e ‵tau o ‵talo atu mō tena fakamagaloga, fakaasi atu ‵tou agasala, kae talia mo te fiafia a te fesoasoani faka-te-agaga o toeaina Kelisiano.


Each of these men displays modesty. 	 Ko tāgata taki tokotasi konā ne fakaasi atu ne latou te uiga agamalū.


Instead, it furnishes a pattern for our own prayers. 	 Kae e tuku mai fua i ei se ata o ‵talo e ‵tau o fai ne tatou.


How can money become a snare? 	 E mafai pefea o fai a tupe mo fai se malei?


9-11. (a) What symbolic footwear do Christians put on? (b) What can help us be more comfortable when declaring the good news? 	 9-11. (a) Ne a taka fakatusa kolā e pei ne Kelisiano? (e) Ne a mea e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke toka ‵lei tatou māfai e folafola atu te tala ‵lei?


Jehovah’s “Word” Has “Certain Success” 	 Ka “Fakataunu” Eiloa ne Ieova Ana “Muna”


Others become conscious of man’s need for help as they contemplate the failure of human governments to cope with economic disasters, nuclear threats, violent crime, or environmental destruction. 	 E matea ne nisi tino a te manako o te tagata ki se fesoasoani i te taimi e mafau‵fau ei latou ki te fakata‵mala o malo o tāgata o fakafesagai atu ki fakalavelave tau te maumea, te fakama‵taku o mea fakaniukelea, amioga fakasaua, io me ko fakamaseiga ki te enivaelomene.


(Psalm 49:6-9) But how thankful we are that ‘God gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might have everlasting life’!—John 3:16; Romans 6:23. 	 (Salamo 49:6-9) Kae ko oko eiloa i te ‵tou loto fakafetai me ‘e tuku mai ne te Atua tena Tama e tokotasi, ko te mea ke se malaia so se tino e fakatuanaki ki a ia, kae ke maua ne ia te ola se gata mai’!—Ioane 3:16; Loma 6:23.


The Bible states: “Jehovah is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “A te Aliki [Ieova] e alofa kae alofa ‵nau, e tuai o ita, kae ‵fonu i te alofa. . . .


And in 607 B.C.E., Jerusalem and its temple were destroyed and the inhabitants of Judah carried off into exile. 	 Kae i te 607 T.L.M., ne fakamasei atu ei a Ielusalema mo tena faletapu kae ne ave fakapagota a tino Iuta.


Of course, Paul himself did not believe that death meant an eternity of oblivion. 	 E tonu, ne seki talitonu a Paulo me ka fakapuli atu a tino ‵mate ke oko ki te se-gata-mai.


She wanted to share in the ministry during this entire special week of activity. 	 Ne manako a ia ke kau atu ki te galuega talai i aso katoa o te vaiaso fakapito tenā.


“Who” was the meaning given in the earlier rendering. 	 A te pati “telā” ko te pati ne fakaaoga i te ‵fuliga mua.


• How is salvation related to God’s righteousness? 	 • E aofia pefea te amiotonu o te Atua i te fakaolataga?


Are you trying to find someone with whom you can study the Bible? 	 E mata, e taumafai koe o ‵sala se tino telā e mafai o suke‵suke mo koe ki te Tusi Tapu?


(Ge 24 Verse 50) They recognized Jehovah’s hand in matters and unhesitatingly accepted his decision. 	 (Fuaiupu e 50) Ne lavea ne laua a te fesoasoani o Ieova i te feitu tenei, kae ne talia fakavave ei ne laua tena fakaikuga.


Isaiah uses such terms as “salvation,” “good news,” “peace,” and “something better.” 	 Ne fakaaogā ne Isaia a pati pelā mo te “fakaolataga,” “te tala ‵lei,” “te filemu,” mo “se mea telā e ‵lei atu.”


How does the Bible describe the unity of Christians, and what will we consider in this study? 	 E fakamatala mai pefea ne te Tusi Tapu a te ‵kau fakatasi o Kelisiano, kae se a te mea ka sau‵tala tatou ki ei i te mataupu tenei?


With the study tools mentioned, you can probably find a number of enlightening comments on these verses, even on the rights that Paul mentioned. 	 Mai te fakaaogāga o mea tāua e lua konā, e mafai ei o maua ne koe a fakamatalaga manino e uke e uiga ki fuaiupu konei, ke oko foki eiloa ki auala e fakaagasala ei a tino, pelā mo mea kolā ne taku mai ne Paulo.


• How should we respond after considering some of God’s wonderful works? 	 3. I te Iopu 38:22, 23, 25-29, ne a mea ne fesili atu te Atua e uiga ki ei? 4-6.


Jehovah was deeply hurt. 	 Ne logo‵mae malosi a Ieova.


The following article will discuss these and other, yet future, fulfillments of Bible prophecy. 	 Ka faipati a te suā mataupu ki mea konei mo nisi valoaga i te Tusi Tapu kolā ka fakataunu i aso mai mua.


A complete pardon for our sins and errors, provided that we manifest a grateful and repentant attitude. 	 Se fakamagaloga katoatoa o ‵tou agasala mo mea ‵se māfai e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te loto fakafetai kae salamō.


He was tried by a military court and sentenced to ten years in jail. 	 Ne tu atu a ia i te fono a te kautau kae ne fakasala ki te sefulu tausaga i te falepuipui.


(Genesis 31:40) He recalled how the sun’s rays would rapidly warm him and the landscape around him. 	 (Kenese 31:40) E masaua foki ne ia a te auala ne fakamafanafana fakavave atu ei a te vela o te la ki a ia e pelā foki mo te laukele i ona tafa.


And how can we best imitate his perfect example of love, kindness, and compassion, even as he imitated Jehovah? 	 Kae se a te ‵toe auala ‵lei e mafai ei ne tatou o fakaakoako atu ki tena fakaakoakoga ‵lei katoatoa o te alofa, te kaimalie mo te atafai, e pelā mo tena fakaakoako atu ki a Ieova?


6 By promising his worshippers a reward, Jehovah helps to sustain them during tests of integrity. 	 6 Ona ko ana tautoga ne fai ki ana tino tapuaki e uiga ki te taui, e fesoasoani eiloa a Ieova ki a latou i taimi e tofotofogina i ei a olotou fakatuanaki.


Paul warned against this danger when he urged the Philippians to be “keeping an eye, not in personal interest upon just [their] own matters, but also in personal interest upon those of the others.” 	 Ne fakailoa atu Paulo ke fakaeteete i te mea fakamataku tenei i ana pati fakamalosi ki tino i Filipi ke “kilo‵kilo ki mea e ‵lei ei nisi tino, kae se ko mea fua e ‵lei ei [latou].”


The same is true when you set out to read the Bible. 	 E penā foki loa māfai ko fakatoka koe o faitau ki te Tusi Tapu.


He is collecting together in true worship “the desirable things of all the nations,” and he is helping his servants to maintain their integrity. 	 E fakamaopoopo ne ia a tino “o atufenua katoa” kolā e “tāua” ki a ia ke fai mo ana tino tapuaki.


Every time you give directions to a lost traveler, show a fellow worker how to perform a particular task, or explain to a child how to tie his shoes, you are teaching. 	 E akoako atu koe i so se taimi e fakasino atu ei ne koe a te auala tonu ki se tino telā ko ‵se tena auala, e fakaasi atu ki se tino e ga‵lue tasi mo koe a te auala e fai ei se galuega, io me e fakamatala atu ki se tamaliki a te ‵saiga o tena sulu.


7 Consider an example. 	 7 Ke mafaufau ki se fakaakoakoga.


How do the following scriptures help us to discern the timing of “the first resurrection”? 	 E fesoasoani mai pefea a tusi siki konei ke iloa ne tatou te taimi o “te faka‵tumaiga muamua”?


The breastplate of the soldier protected a vital organ, the heart. 	 E puipui ne te ufifatafata o te sotia se vaega tāua o te foitino, ko te fatu.


Does it really make sense to live only for today and to ignore tomorrow? 	 E mata, se mea ‵tau ke ola fua mō te aso nei kae fakapuli atu ei te aso a taeao?


Service to God Not a Burdensome Formality 	 Te Tavini Atu ki te Atua e se se Amoga ‵Mafa


Such joy intensifies when we allow Bible truth to guide our life. 	 E fakamalosi mai a te vaegā fiafia tenei māfai e talia ne tatou a te munatonu i te Tusi Tapu ke takitaki i ei ‵tou olaga.


Go away, Satan! 	 Fano keatea e Satani!


Not only do they enjoy Jehovah’s love but they also delight in the strong bond of love in the brotherhood. 	 E se gata fua i te lotou fia‵fia i te maua ne latou o te alofa o Ieova kae e fia‵fia foki latou i te malosi o te alofa telā e fusi fakatasi i ei te kautaina kātoa.


The Bible itself says: “The word of God is alive.”—Hebrews 4:12. 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “Me i te Muna a te Atua e ola.”—Epelu 4:12.


We firmly believe that Jehovah’s promises will come true 	 E tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou me ka fakataunu eiloa a folafolaga a Ieova


And if I have the gift of prophesying and am acquainted with all the sacred secrets and all knowledge, and if I have all the faith so as to transplant mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 	 Kae kafai foki e isi soku ‵mana o lauga atu te muna a te Atua kae malamalama foki ki mea ‵funa mo poto katoa, kafai foki e isi soku fakatuanaki e fakama‵siki ei mauga, kae seai soku alofa e se aogā eiloa au.


The nation of Israel was in a relationship with him, party to the covenant made with their forefathers. 	 Ne maua ne te atufenua o Isalaelu se fesokotakiga mo Ieova, kae ne ‵kau fakatasi i te feagaiga telā ne fai ne ia mo olotou tupuga.


Rather, he was showing up their insincerity or their inconsistency. 	 I lō te fai penā, ne fakaasi faka‵sau atu fua ne ia te lotou sē fakamaoni io me ko te lotou amio fakaloi‵loi.


Even if you make only a little improvement, you will likely feel less stress, or at least you will be handling stress better, and you will have a method for continuing. 	 Faitalia me ne gasolo malie fua koe ki mua, kae kāti e lagona eiloa ne koe me ko tai ‵noga i ei a te manavase io me kāti ko mafai ne koe o manumalo i ei, kae ko maua ne koe i ei ne fesoasoani aogā ke fai faeloa penā.


In our time too, God’s eyes are “roving about through all the earth,” and he is ready “to show his strength” in our behalf. 	 I ‵tou taimi foki nei, a mata o te Atua e “kilokilo faeloa ki te lalolagi,” kae toka o “fakaasi atu tena malosi” mō tatou.


Young ones would greet me with a hug. 	 Ne fakafetaui mai a tamaliki kae ‵sai mai ki a au.


That white cloud has come closer and now looks like a cluster of dots far off to the west. 	 Ko pili mai fua te kaumana ‵kena tenā kae ne foliga mai e pelā me ne tamā mea ‵kena i te feitu ki te togāla.


Hidden in the heels of the boots were recent copies of The Watchtower. 	 Ne ‵funa ne ia i loto o taka konā a ‵kopi ‵fou o Te Faleleoleo Maluga.


Jehovah Is Hurt When His Worshippers Leave Him 	 E Logo‵mae a Ieova Māfai ko Fulitua Ana Tino Tapuaki ki a Ia


For it will come in upon all those dwelling upon the face of all the earth. 	 Ke mo a ma tō fai ‵kaiga kae ko‵na sāle, io me manava‵se ki mea o te olaga nei, i te mea manafai e fakapoi mai te aso tenā ki a koutou.


12 Merchants are not the only ones on the move. 	 12 E se ko tino fai pisinisi fua ne faima‵laga atu.


21 Grateful Recipients of God’s Undeserved Kindness 	 21 Tino Kolā e Loto Fakafetai o Talia te Alofa Tauanoa o te Atua


It includes everlasting life. 	 E aofia i ei te ola se-gata-mai.


Humans, though, have experienced no such rejoicing. 	 Kae ne seki maua ne tino i te lalolagi te vaegā fiafia tenā.


Untold millions will be blessed with everlasting life on earth. 	 Ka maua ne te fia miliona o tino a te ola se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


The inspired sayings collected in the book of Proverbs have a twofold purpose—“for one to know wisdom and discipline.” 	 E lua pogai o muagana fakaosofia kolā ne tusi i te tusi o Faataoto—“ke iloa ne koutou te poto mo muna fesoasoani ‵lei io me ko pati polopoloki.”


It can be a challenge to keep our balance when we are emotionally pained by the death of someone close to us. 	 E mafai o faigata ke fakapaleni ne tatou a tatou eiloa māfai ko logo‵mae malosi tatou i te galo atu o se tino pele.


Such talk is malicious and ungodly. 	 E matagā kae e se fakaasi atu ei a uiga faka-te-Atua i vaegā sau‵talaga penā.


Their desire was in harmony with God’s will that “all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.”—1 Tim. 2:3, 4. 	 Ne fetaui ‵lei eiloa te lotou manakoga mo te loto o te Atua “ke faka‵sao a vaegā tino katoa kae ke iloa tonu ne laotu a te munatonu.”—1 Timo. 2:3, 4.


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(Luke 4:5-7) This led him to rebel against Jehovah and to seduce Eve into coveting something God had forbidden. 	 (Luka 4:5-7) Ne iku atu ei ki tena ‵teke atu ki a Ieova kae ne fakaloiloi ne ia a Eva ke kaimanako ki se mea telā ne fakatapu ne te Atua.


When he was just eight years old, one of his teachers paid a special visit to his home and told him that there was no limit to what he might accomplish. 	 I te taimi ko valu ei ana tausaga, ne āsi atu sena faiakoga ki te fale kae fai atu ki ei me e mafai o fai ne ia so se mea.


(1 Ki. 4:25) Among those who came to see what Solomon’s rule was like was the queen of Sheba, along with her large entourage. 	 (1 Tupu 4:25) E aofia i tino kolā ne fia lavea ne latou a te auala e pule ei a Solomona ko te tupu fafine o Seepa, fakatasi mo ana tino lagolago e tokouke.


(Ps. 70:5) He is unchanging and true to his word; hence, his worshippers today have every reason to trust in him to “help them and provide them with escape.” 	 (Salamo 70:5) E se mafai o ‵fuli kae fakamaoni faeloa a ia ki ana pati; tela la, e maua ne ana tino tapuaki i aso nei a pogai ‵tonu katoa ke tali‵tonu ki a ia ke ‘fesoasoani kae faka‵sao foki ne ia latou.’


7 One special occasion for rejoicing is a Christian wedding. 	 7 A te suā fakatokaga ke fia‵fia ki ei ko fakaipoipoga o Kelisiano.


On the other hand, we remember that Jehovah never asks more of us than we can give. 	 I te suā feitu, e masaua ne tatou i a Ieova e se mafai o fakamolemole mai ke tuku atu ne tatou a mea e uke atu i lō te mea e mafai ne tatou.


JEHOVAH—OUR “REAL DWELLING” TODAY 	 IEOVA—TE “KOGA TONU E ‵NOFO EI” TATOU I ASO NEI


But this hateful act will be turned into a blessing. 	 Ka ‵fuli a te faifaiga fakatakalialia tenei ki se fakamanuiaga.


(Matthew 24:45-47) Such spiritual provisions enable us to see what we must do to please Jehovah when we find ourselves in trying circumstances. 	 (Mataio 24:45-47) E fesoasoani mai a fakatokaga faka-te-agaga konā ke iloa ne tatou a mea kolā e ‵tau o fai ne tatou ke fakafiafia atu ki a Ieova māfai ko oko atu tatou ki se tulaga faigata.


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3 Because they are made in God’s image, all humans have the capacity to act with dignity. 	 3 Ona ko te mea ne faite latou i foliga o te Atua, e mafai ne tino katoa o ola i se olaga ‵malu.


4 Today’s world is ruled by greed and selfishness. 	 4 E lauiloa eiloa te kaimanako mo te uiga kaiū i te lalolagi i aso nei.


If you live in a war-torn country, you may long for peace. 	 Kafai e nofo atu koe i se fenua telā e fai ei a taua, kāti ko manako malosi koe ki te filemu.


Even after some 40 years of leading the nation of Israel, Moses relied, not on himself, but on Jehovah. 	 Mai tua foki eiloa o te ‵takiga o te fenua o Isalaelu i se 40 tausaga, ne seki fakalagolago a Mose ki a ia eiloa, kae ki a Ieova.


Let us also keep free from improper judging, respect those entrusted with oversight in the congregation, and leave matters in the hands of Jehovah, the Supreme Judge.—Rom. 12:18, 19; Heb. 13:17. 	 Ke na ‵kalo keatea foki tatou mai i te fia amiotonu, ke āva ki tino kolā e tausi ne latou a te fakapotopotoga, kae tuku atu a mea katoa ki lima o Ieova, te Famasino Sili.—Loma 12:18, 19; Epelu 13:17.


“I was on a three-person phone call. 	 “Ne fai‵pati matou mo tino e tokolua i te telefoni.


SONGS: 39, 77 	 PESE: 39, 77


Religious leaders tickle people’s ears by condoning practices that appeal to wrong desires, such as sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, and drunkenness. 	 E fakamagisogiso ne takitaki lotu a taliga o tino mai te taliaga o faifaiga kolā e fakamalosi aka ei a manakoga ma‵sei, e pelā mo amioga fakatauavaga i tua o te fakaipoipooga, amioga faka-Sotoma, mo te konā.


(Ecclesiastes 12:1, 13; Acts 5:29) A family member who feels that his influence in the family is somehow being diminished because of our loyalty to Jehovah may take offense. 	 (Failauga 12:1, 13; Galuega 5:29) E mafai o ita se tino o te kāiga telā e mafaufau me ko se malosi tena pulega faka-te-kāiga ona ko te ‵tou fakamaoni ki a Ieova.


Verse 16 of Psalm 72 says: “There will come to be plenty of grain on the earth; on the top of the mountains there will be an overflow.” 	 E fai mai te fuaiupu e 16 o te Salamo 72, penei: “Ke fakamaumea te fenua i saito; ko mauga foki ke ‵fonu i fuagalakau.”


Help From “the God Who Supplies Endurance and Comfort” 	 Te Fesoasoani Mai ‘te Atua Telā e Tuku Mai ne Ia te Kufaki mo Fakamafanafanaga’


(Ecclesiastes 8:9) Corrupt dictators have grossly abused their power and have snuffed out the lives of millions. 	 (Failauga 8:9) Ne sōnafai valevale ne pule fakasauā olotou malosi kae ne tamate i ei te fia miliona o tino.


Because unlike humans, God is able to read hearts—that is, what humans are on the inside. 	 Me e ‵kese mo tino, i te Atua e iloa ne ia a mea i te loto—ko mea i loto o tino.


So to demonstrate my wholehearted love for Jehovah, I wanted to use more of my time and energy in his service.” 	 Tela la, ne manako au ke fakaaoga oku taimi e uke mo toku malosi i tena galuega ko te mea ke fakaasi atu toku alofa ki a Ieova mo toku loto kātoa.”


(Matt. 24:45) When individuals show an interest in the Bible’s message, arrangements are made to help them by means of a Bible study. 	 (Mataio 24:45) Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tino te lotou fia‵fia ki te fekau i te Tusi Tapu, e fai eiloa a fakatokaga ke fesoasoani atu ki a latou e auala i se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu.


16, 17. (a) What initiatives can we take in order to feel closer to those from another culture? (b) In what practical ways can we assist immigrants in our congregation? 	 16, 17. (a) Se a te mea muamua e mafai o fai ne tatou ke mafai ei o ‵pili te ‵tou vā mo tino kolā e ‵kese olotou tuu mo aganuu? (e) Ne a auala aoga e mafai o fesoasoani atu ei tatou ki tino mai nisi fenua i ‵tou fakapotopotoga?


WHY DOES JEHOVAH MOLD US? 	 KAIA E FULIFULI EI TATOU NE IEOVA?


David’s appreciation for God’s magnificence and splendor inspired him to exalt Jehovah “all day long.”—Ps. 35:28. 	 Ne fakamalosi aka a Tavita ne tena loto fakafetai ki mea fakaofoofogia kae ‵malu a te Atua ke fakamaluga ne ia a Ieova i “te aso kātoa.”—Sala. 35:28, T.T.Tauloto.


What will protect us from the trap of negative speech even if we experience injustice in the congregation? 	 Se a te mea ka puipui ei tatou mai te matāsele ko te faiga o pati sē ‵lei ke oko foki eiloa māfai e fe‵paki tatou mo faifaiga sē fakamaoni i te fakapotopotoga?


14 David tried to be completely absorbed in God’s law. 	 14 Ne taumafai a Tavita ke fai katoatoa ne ia te Tulafono a te Atua i tena olaga.


Therefore, we can be sure that he hears our “pleas for help” and responds to them.—Ps. 116:1; 136:24-26. 	 Tela la, e mafai o mautinoa i a tatou me e lagona ne ia ‵tou “talosaga” mō se fesoasoani kae tali mai ki ei.—Sala. 116:1; 136:24-26.


Jesus always did the things that pleased God 	 Ne fai faeloa ne Iesu a mea e fiafia te Atua ki ei


How can we determine whether our recreation meets God’s standards? 	 E mafai pefea o fakaiku aka ne tatou me e fetaui ‵lei a ‵tou fakafiafiaga mo tulaga o te Atua?


8 What Jesus did and said on that occasion fittingly brought to the disciples’ mind the prophetic words of one psalm by David: “Sheer zeal for your house has eaten me up.” 	 8 A mea ne fai ne Iesu mo ana pati i te taimi tenā e fetaui eiloa mo mea ne masaua ne soko e uiga ki pati fakapelofeta a te salamo e tasi telā ne ‵fatu ne Tavita: “A toku fia tapuaki i tou Faletapu ko ‵ka i toku loto e pelā mo se afi.”


Although differing in details, these stories have much in common, including the fact that only a few humans and some animals survived. 	 E tiga eiloa e kese‵kese a fakamatalaga likiliki e uiga ki ei, kae e uke a mea e ‵pau i ei me ne ‵sao a nāi tino mo manu i ei.


(Read 2 Corinthians 8:9.) 	 (Faitau te 2 Kolinito 8:9.)


(Ps. 55:2) What can we do to make sure that we do not allow such experiences to make us focus on the things behind? 	 (Salamo 55:2) Ne a mea e mafai o fai ne tatou ke fakamautinoa aka me e se talia ne tatou a vaegā tala penā ke fai ei tatou ke ‵saga atu ki mea i ‵tou tua?


(Eph. 6:12) It is vital that we resist being affected by the world’s “strongly entrenched things.” 	 (Efe. 6:12) Se mea tāua ke ‵teke atu ne tatou a fakamalosiga a te lalolagi “kolā ko leva ne ‵mau olotou aka.”


According to the book Health and Medicine in the Evangelical Tradition, one of their earliest slogans was: “Soap, Soup, and Salvation.” 	 E ‵tusa mo te tusi ko te Health and Medicine in the Evangelical Tradition, a te muā‵gana e tasi telā e fakaaogā sāle i aso mua ko: “Te Tu ‵Ma, Meakai, mo te Fakaolataga.”


“Jesus—and only Jesus throughout all of history—managed to do it.” 	 A “Iesu—kae ko Iesu fua i tala mua katoa—ne mafai ne ia o fai a te mea tenā.”


Even so, our enemies are real. 	 E se gata i ei, a ‵tou fili ne tino ‵tonu eiloa.


Is there, though, a reliable standard that can help us decide for ourselves how much—if any—dishonesty is acceptable? 	 E mata, e isi se tulaga ‵lei telā e mafai o fesoasoani mai ke fakaiku aka ne tatou a te aofaki—māfai e isi—o te sē fakamaoni e mafai o taliagina?


That can continue to be the case—yes, into the endless future. 	 E mafai eiloa o tumau te faiga tenā—e tonu, ki te se-gata-mai eiloa i aso mai mua.


Furthermore, the Bible record contains the names of many wicked individuals; it also contains examples of many faithful people who go unnamed. 	 E se gata i ei, e maua i te Tusi Tapu a igoa o tino ma‵sei taki tokotasi e tokouke; e maua foki i ei a fakaakoakoga o tino fakamaoni e tokouke kolā ne seki taku mai olotou igoa.


(Acts 1:8) The faithful remnant of Christ’s anointed brothers, aided by their loyal companions of the “great crowd,” have zealously carried out that commission. 	 (Galuega 1:8) Ne fai eiloa mo te loto finafinau ne te ‵toega fakamaoni o taina fakaekegina o Keliso, fakatasi mo te fesoasoani o olotou taugasoa fakamaoni ko “te vaitino tokouke,” te fakatonuga tenā.


“Certainly, then, shall not God cause justice to be done for his chosen ones who cry out to him day and night . . . ? 	 “E a, e se fakamasino ne te Atua ke ‵sao ona tino filifilia, kolā e fakatagi atu ki a ia mō se fesoasoani i te ao mo te po?. . .


There is a subject index that will be helpful, for instance, when choosing a song for a public talk. 	 E isi se fakasologa o mataupu telā ka fesoasoani māfai e filifili aka se pese mō se lāuga mō tino katoa.


(Ps. 119:49, 50) Today, we have Jehovah’s written Word, which contains many examples of God-given comfort. 	 (Salamo 119:49, 50) I aso nei, e maua ne tatou a te Muna tusia a Ieova, telā e aofia i ei a fakaakoakoga e uke e uiga ki te fakamafanafanaga telā e tuku mai ne te Atua.


I was two years old in 1975 when my mother first suspected that there was something unusual about me. 	 Ko lua oku tausaga i te taimi muamua eiloa ne matea ei ne toku mātua se mea fai fakaa‵tea i a au i te 1975.


If we are quick to be critical of others, could that be an evidence of envy or jealousy in our heart? 	 Kafai e faigofie ki a tatou ke mata onoono ki nisi tino, e fakaasi mai ei me e maua ne tatou a te loto masei mo te kaisanosano, i ne?


Thus, it is clear that Jephthah did not intend to sacrifice anyone literally. 	 Tela la, e manino ‵lei me ne seki manako a Iefata ke ofo tonu atu ne ia se tino ke fai mo taulaga.


What timely warnings does God’s Kingdom issue, and how do you feel about such warnings? 	 Ne a faka‵pulaga e tuku mai ne te Malo o te Atua i te taimi tonu, kae pefea ou lagonaga e uiga ki vaegā faka‵pulaga penā?


What Have You Learned? 	 Ne a Mea ne Tauloto ne Koe?


Proper Motive for Serving God 	 Te Tavini Atu ki te Atua mo te Loto ‵Lei


On the contrary, he comes stealthily and unexpectedly. 	 I lō te fai penā, e vau lēmū a ia i se taimi e seki fakamoemoegina.


Famine of the worst kind—spiritual famine! 	 Ko te ‵toe oge matagā eiloa—ko te oge i te feitu faka-te-agaga!


How did the report by Joshua and Caleb differ from that of the ten other spies? 3 Where, then, should we look for security? 	 3 Ko oi e ‵tau o fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei ke maua te tokagamalie?


That, in turn, would mean that death is stronger than Jehovah—as if he were too weak to free his faithful servants from the grip of death. 	 I te feitu tenā, ko fakauiga i ei i te mate e malosi atu i a Ieova—e pelā me ko tō vāivāi a ia ke fakasaoloto ana tavini fakamaoni mai te malosi o te mate.


How do those entitled to partake of the Memorial emblems know that they are in a unique relationship with God and are joint heirs with Christ? 	 E iloa pefea ne tino kolā e ‵kai kae inu i te Fakamanatuga me ko aofia latou i se fesokotakiga fakapito mo te Atua kae ka pule fakatasi foki mo Keliso?


However, after Jesus’ death and resurrection, baptism would take on a much different meaning for his followers. 	 Kae, mai tua o te mate mo te toetuga o Iesu, ne tai ‵kese eiloa te uiga o te papatisoga mō ana soko.


(Job 38:31-33; Psalm 104:5) We can depend on every word going forth from Jehovah’s mouth; what God says will have “certain success” in the fulfillment of his purpose.—Isaiah 55:8-11. 	 (Iopu 38:31-33; Salamo 104:5) E fakatuaga eiloa tatou ki pati katoa kolā e ‵to mai i te gutu o Ieova; me e “fai eiloa” ne Ieova so se pati telā ko oti ne fai mai ne ia ke fakataunu ei ana fuafuaga.—Isaia 55:8-11.


17 A subtle challenge to your pursuing spiritual goals may even come from fellow believers. 	 17 E mafai foki eiloa fakavāivāi lēmū atu ou taina tali‵tonu ki au taumafaiga ki fakamoemoega faka-te-agaga.


Bruce Metzger wrote: “The passage [at 1 John 5:7] is absent from the manuscripts of all ancient versions (Syriac, Coptic, Armenian, Ethiopic, Arabic, Slavonic), except the Latin.” 	 Ne tusi mai a Bruce Metzger, penei: “A te fuaiupu [i te 1 Ioane 5:7] e galo mai i tusitusiga o ‵fuliga i aso mua i te ‵gana (Sulia, Coptic, Armenia, Ethiopia, Alapi, Slavonic), kae maua fua i te ‵gana Latina.”


(Romans 1:14) Paul felt that he owed it to people to declare the good news to them, since it is God’s will that “all sorts of men should be saved.” (1 Timothy 2:4) Today, we feel the same love for and obligation toward our neighbor. 	 (Loma 1:14, NW) Ne manatu aka a Paulo me ne nofo kaitalafu a ia ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei ki nisi tino, me e manako te Atua “ke ola tino katoa, ka ke iloa foki ne latou te munatonu.” (1 Timoteo 2:4) E ‵pau eiloa te ‵tou a‵lofa mo ‵tou tiute i aso nei ki ‵tou tuakoi.


Through a process called photosynthesis, leaves become “food factories.” 	 E auala i te fakatokaga ko te photosynthesis, e fai i ei a laulakau e pelā me se “sitoa e tausi i ei a meakai.”


Second, he would protect them. 	 Te lua, ka puipui ne ia latou.


With love unmatched throughout history, Jesus willingly ‘tasted death for every man.’—Hebrews 2:9. 	 Mai tena alofa telā e seai sena nafa, ne fiafia a Iesu ke tami a ia ki te ‘mate mō tino katoa.’—Epelu 2:9.


Less than 30 years after Jesus foretold that there would be a witness to all the nations, Paul wrote that the “good news” had been “preached in all creation that is under heaven.” 	 E seki kātoa te 30 tausaga talu mai te valoaga a Iesu e uiga ki te molimau atu ki atufenua katoa, ne tusi mai ei a Paulo i “te tala ‵lei . . . ko oti ne folafolagina ki tino katoa mai lalo o te lagi.”


9 The Bible assures us: “The angel of Jehovah is camping all around those fearing him, and he rescues them.” 	 9 E fakatalitonu mai te Tusi Tapu ki a tatou: “E leoleo ne tena agelu a latou kolā e ma‵taku ki te Aliki kae faka‵sao ne ia latou mai mea faiga‵ta.”


Another young sister wrote: “Many teenagers want their parents’ advice, but if their parents don’t take them seriously, the kids will go to someone else who will, even to those who are less experienced.” 	 Ne tusi mai a te suā tuagane talavou: “E ma‵nako a talavou e tokouke ki pati fakatonutonu mai i olotou mātua, kae kafai e se fakatāua ne mātua a mea konā, ka olo atu a tamaliki ki se tino fakaa‵tea telā e fia‵fia latou ki ei, ke oko foki ki a latou kolā e se lasi te iloa.”


The Bible says: “A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress.” 	 E fai mai te Tusi Tapu: “A takaga e masani o fia‵fia fakatasi kae fakatau a‵lofa. A taina e ‵tau o fakatau fesoasoani i taimi o fakalavelave.”


Some have doubts about the Bible, its origin, and its value. 	 E fakalotolotolua a nisi tino e uiga ki te Tusi Tapu, tena māfuaga, mo tena tāua.


Why is the good news of the Kingdom so appealing? 	 Kaia e fakafiafia malosi ei a te tala ‵lei e uiga ki te Malo?


In doing this, Paul was copying the method established by Jesus. 	 I te faiga o te mea tenei, ne fakaakoako atu ei a Paulo ki te faifaiga telā ne kamata ne Iesu.


Such is the glorious purpose of Jehovah, “the God of peace.” 	 Tenā eiloa te fuafuaga ‵malu a Ieova, “te Atua o te filemu.”


IT WAS one of the most awe-inspiring visions any man had ever experienced. 	 KO TE ‵toe fakaasiga tafasili eiloa i te fakaofoofogia ne lavea ne se tino.


The following article will address this question. 	 Ka faipati te suā mataupu ki te fesili tenei.


Under the Law Covenant 	 Mai Lalo i te Feagiga o te Tulafono


3 Suppose you are offered a business opportunity by a respected person, perhaps a fellow worshipper of Jehovah. 	 3 Ke mafaufau me ko tuku atu ne se tino telā e fakatuagagina, kāti se taina tapuaki ki a Ieova, se avanoaga ke fai ne koe se pisinisi.


[Picture on page 12] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 20]


15, 16. (a) What will result if we apply Jehovah’s standards? (b) How can God’s laws prove to be a sound guide in marriage? 	 Fakamanuiaga mō Tino Kolā e Faka‵logo ki Tulafono a te Atua


The report adds that “thirty percent of children who gambled started doing so before their eleventh birthday.” 	 E fakaopoopo mai te lipoti me e “tolusefulu pasene o tama‵liki kolā e ta‵fao i te pelētupe ne kamata o fai penā a koi tuai o kātoa olotou sefulutasi tausaga.”


This is the first commission that we receive from him as his “fellow workers.” (1 Corinthians 3:6-9) We are eager to fulfill this God-given responsibility whole-souled, to the best of our ability. 	 Tenā loa te tofiga muamua ne maua ne tatou mai i a ia e pelā me ne ‘tino kolā e ga‵lue fakatasi mo ia.’ (1 Kolinito 3:6-9) E loto finafinau tatou ke na fakataunu faka‵lei te tiute tenā mai te Atua mo ‵tou loto kātoa, e ‵tusa loa mo mea kolā e mafai ne tatou o fai.


Will You Listen to the Kingdom Message? 	 E Mata, ka Fakalogo Koe ki te Fekau o te Malo?


What would you do if you had a friend who made a significant mistake or committed a serious sin? 	 Ne a au mea e ‵tau o fai māfai e isi sou taugasoa telā ne fai ne ia se agasala matagā?


Jesus raised the question: “Who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?” 	 Ne fakasae aka ne Iesu se fesili: “Ko oi te tavini fakamaoni kae poto? Ko ia telā ko oti ne fili ne tona pule ke pule i isi tavini, kae fakasoa atu foki ne ia olotou meakai i te taimi tonu.”


(John 11:1, 5, 38-44) Thus he demonstrated what he will do on a much larger scale under God’s Kingdom arrangement.—John 5:28, 29. 	 (Ioane 11:1, 5, 38-44) Tela la, ne fakaasi mai ne ia a te mea telā ka fai ne ia i se auala e lasi atu mai lalo i te fakatokaga a te Malo o te Atua.—Ioane 5:28, 29.


2 When Harald was arrested, his wife, Elsa, was still breast-feeding their ten-month-old baby girl. 	 2 I te taimi ne puke ei a Harald o ‵loka, a ko tena avaga ko Elsa, koi faū eiloa ne ia te lā pepe fafine telā ko sefulu fua ana masina.


12, 13. (a) How were some men treating their wives in Malachi’s day? (b) Today, if a baptized person ran off with someone else’s mate, what would the consequences be? 	 12, 13. (a) Ne pefea a faifaiga a nisi tagata a‵vaga ki olotou avaga i aso o Malaki? (e) I aso nei, kafai e ‵tele se tino papatiso mo te avaga a te suā tino, ne a ikuga e maua ne laua?


The term Paul used, here rendered “complete,” can have the sense of perfect, full-grown, or mature. 	 A te tugāpati telā ne fakaaogā ne Paulo i konei ko te “ma‵tua,” e mafai o fakauiga ki te kātoa ‵lei, te ‵tupu aka ke kātoa, mo te matua ‵lei.


7 A Time to Choose 	 7 E Mata, a Iesu ko te Atua Malosi Katoatoa?


He said: “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.” 	 Ana muna: “Tela la, ke ‵sala muamua faeloa ne koutou te Malo mo tena amiotonu, kae ka fakaopoopo atu a mea katoa konei ki a koutou.”


The privilege of being restored to God’s favor and enjoying life without end on a paradise earth. 	 Ko te tauliaga ke toe taliagina latou i te kilokiloga a te Atua kae ke maua foki te ola e aunoa mo te mate i te lalolagi palataiso.


And the dead man sat up and started to speak, and he gave him to his mother.” 	 Ne faipati atu penei a Iesu, ‘Te tamataene! Au e muna atu ki a koe, tu ki luga!’


Over the years, for example, we have received pointed direction on dress and grooming, entertainment, and improper use of the Internet. 	 I te fia o tausaga ko ‵teka atu, ne maua ne tatou a fakatonuga e uiga ki ‵tou gatu mo teuga, fakafiafiaga, mo te fakaaogaga ‵se o te Itaneti.


There is nothing demeaning or oppressive, though, about this slavery involving true Christians. 	 E pelā me ne pologa, e se fakamalalo io me fai ma‵sei a Kelisiano tonu.


Yet, he will guide you in life if you pray and are determined to be led by his spirit.—Gal. 5:18. 	 Kae e mafai o takitaki ne ia koe i te olaga māfai e ‵talo atu koe kae fakaiku aka ke takitaki koe ne tena agaga.—Kalatia 5:18.


6 Reflecting on this account, we can ask ourselves, ‘Do I have the mind of Christ? 	 6 Kafai e mafau‵fau malie aka tatou ki te tala tenā, kāti ke fesili ifo tatou penei, ‘E mata, ko maua ne au te mafaufau o Keliso?’


“If any widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn first to practice godly devotion in their own household and to keep paying a due compensation to their parents and grandparents, for this is acceptable in God’s sight.”—1 Timothy 5:4. 	 “Kae kafai se fafine ko mate tena avaga e isi ne ana tamaliki io me ne mokopuna, e ‵tau mo latou o muamua o iloa o fai olotou tiute faka te lotu ki olotou kaiga, kae i te faiga tenei ka toe taui atu ne latou ki olotou matua mo tupuna, me se mea ‵lei tena i mua o te Atua.”—1 Timoteo 5:4.


For the next two years, this military juggernaut advances toward Jerusalem, crushing all resistance in its path. 	 I tausaga e lua fakamuli ifo, ne olo atu te kautau fakamataku tenei ki Ielusalema, kae fakamasei ne latou so se mea telā e ‵teke atu ki a latou i te lotou auala.


21. How has this discussion helped you to see others as Jehovah sees them? 	 21 E alofa eiloa a Ieova ki ana tavini katoa.


8 First-century Christians set a pattern of praising God together in song. 	 8 Ne tuku mai ne Kelisiano i te senitenali muamua se fakaakoakoga o te ‵viki fakatasi atu ki te Atua i pese.


(Mark 7:5) Those religious enemies were not referring to the taking of sanitary measures. 	 (Male. 7:5) Ne seki fakasino atu a takitaki lotu konei ki te ‵tu ‵mā.


This period of captivity ended in 537 B.C.E. when a remnant of the Jews returned to rebuild the temple and reestablished pure worship in Jerusalem. 	 Ne oti atu te taimi tenā i te 537 T.L.M. i te taimi ne toe ‵foki atu ei a te ‵toega o tino Iutaia o toe faite aka a te faletapu mo te tapuakiga ‵ma i Ielusalema.


What a fine example they set for us! 	 Ko oko eiloa i te ‵lei o te lotou fakaakoakoga mō tatou!


What moved him to speak? 	 Kaia ne faipati atu ei a ia?


They “answered with one voice: ‘All the words that Jehovah has spoken, we are willing to do.’” 	 Ne “tali atu a tino katoa i se leo e tasi: ‘A matou e loto fia‵fia o fai a pati katoa konā ne fai mai ne Ieova.’”


But something unusual occurred, after which the apostle Peter gave a stirring discourse that had an amazing effect. 	 Kae ne tupu se mea fakaofoofogia, telā ne fai ei ne te apositolo ko Petelu se lauga fakamalosi loto telā ne fakaofoofogia foki a mea ne iku mai i ei.


(Mark 1:40-42; 6:34; 10:13-16) So Jesus is the ideal Ruler.—Read John 1:14. 	 (Maleko 1:40-42; 6:34; 10:13-16) Tela la, a Iesu ko te ‵toe Pule ‵lei.—Faitau te Ioane 1:14.


But life is short. 	 Kae e toetoe eiloa te olaga nei.


Forsaking their God-given station in heaven, they came to earth, assumed human form, and took beautiful women as their wives. 	 Ne tiakina ne latou olotou koga i te lagi kolā ne tuku atu ne te Atua, o‵mai ki te lalolagi, ‵fuli ki foliga faka-te-tagata, kae a‵vaga ki fāfine tino ‵gali.


(Ephesians 4:24) They belong to Jehovah and live to serve him, not to please themselves. 	 (Efeso 4:24) A latou e o Ieova kae e ola latou ke tavini atu ki a ia, kae e se ko te fakafiafia atu ki a latou eiloa.


When that occurs, our lives will be in Jesus’ hands, for he has been authorized by God to guide the foretold “great crowd” to the “fountains of waters of life.” 	 Kafai e tupu a te mea tenā, e faka‵na eiloa a ola o tatou ki lima o Iesu, me ko oti ne tuku atu ne te Atua te malosi ki a ia ke puipui te “vaitino tokouke” ke oko ki te “vai puna o te ola.”


Being kind included inviting my wife to express freely what was on her mind without my taking offense at what she said. 	 E aofia i te mataalofa a te taliaga ke fakaasi mai ne taku avaga a mea katoa i tena mafaufau e aunoa mo toku kaitaua ki ana pati e fai mai.


(Revelation 12:7-12; 2 Timothy 3:1-5) In fact, the main target of Satan’s spiritual warfare consists of Jehovah’s anointed ones, “who observe the commandments of God and have the work of bearing witness to Jesus,” and their “other sheep” companions.—Revelation 12:17; John 10:16. 	 (Fakaasiga 12:7-12; 2 Timoteo 3:1-5) A te ‵tonuga loa, e taua tonu atu eiloa a Satani i te feitu faka-te-agaga ki tino fakaekegina a Ieova, “kola e faka‵logo ki fakatonuga a te Atua, kae fakamaoni foki ki te mea tonu e fakaasi mai ne Iesu,” mo olotou taugasoa ko ‘nisi mamoe.’—Fakasiga 12:17; Ioane 10:16.


Jesus Christ also warned that many would claim to follow him but would not be his genuine followers. 	 Ne fakailoa mai foki a Iesu Keliso me e tokouke ka fai mai me e tau‵tali atu latou i a ia kae e se fai mo fai ana soko ‵tonu.


Let us give particular attention to three areas. 	 Ke ‵saga tonu atu tatou ki feitu e tolu konei.


What warning did Jehovah give the priests? 4 Chapter 2 opens with Jehovah’s censure of the Jewish priests for departing from his righteous ways. 	 4 E kamata te mataupu e 2 ki te ‵taku fakamaseiga ne Ieova a faitaulaga Iutaia mō te tiakinaga ne latou o Ana auala amio‵tonu.


24 Who Made the Laws That Govern Our Universe? 	 TE AOGA O MATAUPU MO SUKESUKEGA


Rather, they helped him to learn what the Bible says about violence. 	 Ne fesoasoani atu latou ki a ia ke malamalama i fakamatalaga i te Tusi Tapu e uiga ki amioga fakasauā.


(Galatians 5:22, 23; Colossians 3:10, 12) Since it involves a state of mind—that is, how we view ourselves and others—developing humility requires deliberate effort. 	 (Kalatia 5:22, 23; Kolose 3:10, 12) Ona ko te mea e aofia i ei te tulaga o te mafaufau—ko te auala eiloa tenā e ‵kilo ifo ei tatou ki a tatou eiloa fakatasi mo nisi tino—e manakogina eiloa a taumafaiga e uke ke ati aka ei te loto maulalo.


“You” in this prophecy is the Son of God. 	 A “koe” i te valoaga tenei ko te Tama a te Atua.


16, 17. (a) If a person falls into serious sin, what is the wrong course to take? (b) What is the right course to take? 	 16, 17. (a) Kafai e fai ne se tino se agasala matagā, se a te mea e se ‵tau o fai? (e) Se a te mea tonu e ‵tau o fai?


At that time, “the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea.” (Isaiah 11:9) Meanwhile, let us endeavor to meet Jehovah’s requirements by imitating the psalmist who said: “I will magnify him with thanksgiving.” 	 (Isaia 11:9) I te taimi nei ke na taumafai tatou o fakafetaui aka ki mea e manako ki ei a Ieova mai te fakaakoako atu ki pati kolā ne fai mai ne te faisalamo, penei: “E folafola atu foki ne au tena ‵malu i te tuku atu o fakafetai ki a ia.”


Their one Leader would be heavenly—Jesus Christ himself. 	 A te lotou takitaki fua e tokotasi e nofo i te lagi—ko Iesu Keliso.


Jehovah has preserved the congregation of his people, and we can be sure that he can keep it standing lastingly. 	 Ne fakatumau ne Ieova a tena fakapotopotoga o tino, kae e mafai eiloa o tali‵tonu tatou me ka fakatumau foki ne ia te fakapotopotoga tenā ke oko ki te se-gata-mai.


As a consequence of rebelling against Jehovah, they died and returned to the dust from which they had been created.—Gen. 3:19. 	 E pelā me se ikuga o te tekeatuga ki a Ieova, ne ‵mate laua kae ne toe ‵foki ki te pefu telā ne faite mai ei laua.—Kene. 3:19.


Today, Jesus’ followers continue the work of making God’s name known in all the nations. 	 I aso nei, koi tumau eiloa a soko o Iesu i te fakailoatuga o te igoa o te Atua i atufenua katoa.


Applying a similar principle can help us when we are making important decisions. 	 A te fakagaluegaga o se fakatakitakiga tai ‵pau e mafai o fesoasoani mai ki a tatou māfai ko fai ne tatou a fakaikuga tāua.


(John 8:31, 32) Jesus’ direction for gaining true freedom involves two requirements: First, accept the truth that he taught, and second, become his disciple. 	 (Ioa. 8:31, 32) Ne aofia ne Iesu a mea e lua i tena fakatonuga tenei ke maua i ei te saolotoga tonu: Muamua la, ke talia te munatonu telā ne akoako ne ia, a ko te lua, ke fai mo ana soko.


How might some Jews in Paul’s day have been ‘robbing temples’? 	 E mata, ne kai‵soa ‵tonu eiloa a te kau Iutaia?


They Offered Themselves Willingly—In Turkey 	 Ne Ofo Atu a Latou Eiloa mo te Loto Fia‵fia i Turkey


No one other than the Universal Sovereign can give a guarantee of “the life now and that which is to come” after he clears the earth of those who oppose what is right by rejecting Kingdom rule.—1 Timothy 4:8. 	 E seai se isi tino i tafa o te Pule Sili o te Lagi mo te Lalolagi e mafai o tuku mai ne ia “te ola i aso nei mo te ola ka oko mai” māfai ko faka‵ma ne ia te lalolagi mai tino kolā e se talia ne latou te mea tonu mai te ‵teke atu ki te pulega a te Malo.—1 Timoteo 4:8.


12 In each of those cases, the Christian makes a choice that, in effect, says: ‘Jehovah is my Ruler. 	 12 I taimi takitasi konā, e fai ne te Kelisiano se filifiliga telā e mafai o fai atu ei a ia: ‘A Ieova ko toku Pule.


(Gen. 39:1, 2) In time, Joseph came to have a steward of his own, who was appointed “over Joseph’s house.” 	 (Kenese 39:1, 2) I se taimi fakamuli ifo, ne isi se situati a Iosefa telā ne ‵tofi aka ke ‘pule i te fale o Iosefa.’


At hearing this the disciples fell upon their faces and became very much afraid. 	 I te lagonaga ne soko te leo, ne to‵tuli kae pu‵nou ki te laukele, me ko oko eiloa i te lotou ma‵taku.


(1 Ki. 10:1-9) The Bible identifies the Source of Solomon’s wisdom by stating: “All the people of the earth were seeking the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God had put in his heart.”—1 Ki. 10:24. 	 (1 Tupu 10:1-9) E taku mai i te Tusi Tapu a te Tino ne māfua mai i ei a te poto o Solomona: “Ka ko tino katoa i te lalolagi e fia olo sāle o fakalogo‵logo ki te poto o Solomona telā ne aumai ne te Atua.”—1 Tupu 10:24.


For the most part, the miracles recorded in the Bible occurred in response to chance encounters and requests from individuals. 	 Te ukega o vavega kolā ne tusi i te Tusi Tapu ne ‵tupu e ‵tusa mo taimi e seki fakamoemoegina mo fakamolemole mai i tino taki tokotasi.


Two of these were Enoch and Noah. 	 E tokolua mai i tino konei, ko Enoka mo Noa.


But what induced professed Christians to adopt these unchristian celebrations? 	 Kae se a te mea ne fakalata ne ia a Kelisiano konei ke fakamanatu ne latou a aso fakamanatu fapau‵pau?


So when a storm came, his house was secure. 	 Tela la, i te taimi ne agi te matagi, ne seki siga eiloa tena fale.


Mark recorded Jesus’ response: “‘Why do you put me to the test? 	 Ne tusi mai ne Maleko te tali a Iesu: “‘Kaia e tofotofo ei ne koutou au?


Hence, when the call came to give forth light, they were ready.—2 Timothy 4:2; Hebrews 10:24, 25. 	 Tela la, i te taimi ne oko mai ei te kalaga ke sulu atu te mainaga, ne toka ‵lei latou.—2 Timoteo 4:2; Epelu 10:24, 25.


The Bible describes it this way: “War broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven. 	 Ko Mikaele mo ana agelu ne taua mo te talako mo ana agelu. Kae ne takavale te talako, kae ne sē toe talia a ia mo ana agelu ke toe ‵nofo i te lagi. Ne ‵tuli keatea te talako lasi!


(Gen. 39:7-12) James was thankful that nothing further happened and that he maintained a good conscience.—1 Tim. 1:5. 	 Ne fakafetai a Iakopo me ne seki ai se mea tai masei atu ne tupu kae ne fakatumau ne ia se loto lagona ‵ma.—1 Timo. 1:5.


During that battle, Saul is severely wounded, and his sons are killed. 	 I te taua tenā, ne pakia malosi a Saulo, kae ne ‵mate foki i ei ana tama‵liki tāgata.


TODAY’S economic system is harsh and unfair. 	 A TE tulaga o mea tau tupe i aso nei ko oko loa i te masei kae sē fai mea tonu.


Where a public reading was forbidden, some sent copies to every member of the church. 	 Kae ko koga kolā e se talia ke fai penā, e tufa atu fua a ‵kopi o tusi ki tino taki tokotasi o te lotu.


At an international convention in New York City in 1950, the audience was delighted to receive the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures, the first installment of a modern-language Bible that restored God’s name to its rightful place in his Word.—Jer. 16:21. 	 Ne fai fakamuli a te mea tenei mo fai se vaega o te Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Palagi i aso nei telā ko toe fakafoki ei te igoa o te Atua ki tena tulaga tonu i loto i tena Muna.—Ielemia 16:21.


Every day we face decisions that involve our employment, our health, our family, and our worship. 	 E fe‵paki tatou i aso katoa mo fakaikuga kolā e aofia i ei ‵tou galuega ‵togi, ‵tou malosi, ‵tou kāiga, mo ‵tou tapuakiga.


Skillful Parents Pray With Their Children 	 E ‵Talo Fakatasi a Mātua Apo mo Olotou Tama‵liki


(Matt. 10:16-23) An especially painful form of opposition is experienced when family members reject the Kingdom message.—Read Matthew 10:34-36. 	 (Mataio 10:16-23) Kae kafai e ‵teke mai a tino o te kāiga ki te fekau o te Malo, e sili atu te faka‵mae o te mea tenā.—Faitau te Mataio 10:34-36.


What picture? 	 Tela la, se a te te fatu fakatusa?


Is the Judge of all the earth not going to do what is right?”—Gen. 18:22-33. 	 A te famasino o te lalolagi kātoa e ‵tau o fai te fakamasinoga tonu.”—Kenese 18:22-33.


What a magnificent beginning!—Genesis 1:31. 	 Ma‵faga o kamataga fakaofoofogia!—Kenese 1:31.


What can youths do to run the race for life successfully? 	 Ne a mea e mafai ne talavou o fai ke ‵tele atu latou mo te manumalo i te fakatau‵telega mō te ola?


And how heartwarming it is to know that such deeds of loving-kindness are shown by our brothers worldwide! 	 E pefea la te fakamafanafana loto ke iloa atu me ne fakaasi atu ne ‵tou taina i te lalolagi kātoa a vaegā faifaiga penā o te alofa tumau!


(See page 25.) 	 (Ke onoono ki te pokisi i te itulau e 17.)


MANY say that they believe only in things that they can see with their eyes. 	 E FAI mai a tino e tokouke i a latou e tali‵tonu fua ki mea kolā e mafai o lavea ne latou ki olotou mata.


On one of these occasions, Hannah vowed that if she bore a son, she would give him to Jehovah. 	 I te taimi e tasi penā, ne tauto atu ei a Hana me kafai e fanau mai ne ia se tamaliki tagata, ka tuku atu ne ia ki a Ieova.


2 Have you, like this sister, ever experienced the joy that comes from studying the Bible with someone? 	 2 E pelā mo te tuagane tenei, e mata, ko oti ne maua ne koe te fiafia i te faiga o se akoga faka-te-Tusi Tapu mo se tino?


How might we respond if we do not know the answer to a Bible question? 	 E se iloa ne tino sē ‵lei katoatoa a tali katoa.


Samuel anoints David of the tribe of Judah to be the future king. 	 Ne fakaeke ne Samuelu a Tavita mai te matakāiga o Iuta ke fai mo tupu.


16 Consider a modern-day situation. 	 16 Ke mafaufau ki se fakanofonofoga fakamuli nei.


(Job 1:10; 42:12) What a fine example Job is for married Christians, both men and women! 	 (Iopu 1:10; 42:12) Ko tafaga la te gali o te fakaakoakoga a Iopu mō Kelisiano a‵vaga, ko tāgata mo fāfine!


Those in the congregations, not individuals who separated themselves from such, would benefit from this.—Colossians 2:6, 7; 4:16. 	 E maua eiloa ne tino i te fakapotopotoga a mea aogā mai te fakatokaga tenei, kae e se ko tino kolā e ‵vae keatea mai i ei.—Kolose 2:6, 7; 4:16.


6 Cultivating peace in a household calls for trust in Jehovah and insight into the feelings of unbelieving family members. 	 6 A te atiakaga o te filemu i loto i se kāiga, e manakogina i ei a te tali‵tonu fakamaoni ki a Ieova mo te iloa ‵lei o lagonaga o tino sē tali‵tonu o te kāiga.


His fellow elders assured him that his experience and judgment were invaluable. 	 Ne fakamautinoa atu ana taina toeaina ki a ia me e tāua ‵ki tena atamai mo ana faka‵tauga ‵lei.


The original-language expression translated “hospitality” means “kindness to strangers.” 	 A te pati Epelu telā ne ‵fuli ki te “uiga talimālō” e fakauiga loa ki te “fakaasi atu o te alofa atafai ki tino kolā e se iloa lele eiloa ne koe.”


At this point, Shemaiah the prophet delivered God’s message to Rehoboam and his princes: “You have abandoned me, so I have also abandoned you to the hand of Shishak.” 	 I te taimi tenei, ne avatu ne te pelofeta ko Semaia te fekau a te Atua ki a Leopoamo mo ana tupu lagolago: “Ko oti ne tiaki ne koutou au, tela la, ko tiaki foki ne au koutou ki lima o Sesaka.”


For instance, surgeons count on the fact that the human anatomy is basically consistent. 	 E pelā me se fakaakoakoga, a tokita tipitipi e iloa ‵lei ne latou i te foitino o te tino e se mafai o ‵se te faitega o ia.


Paul said: “Concerning all the things of which I am accused by Jews, King Agrippa, I count myself happy that it is before you I am to make my defense this day, especially as you are expert on all the customs as well as the controversies among Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.”—Acts 26:2, 3. 	 Ne fai atu a Paulo, penei: “Te Tupu ko Akelipa, au e manuia, me ko tu atu au i ou mua i te aso nei, o fai aku fakasako e ‵tusa mo mau a tino Iutaia, i a koe ko masani ‵lei eiloa i tu mo fakakinauga faka-Iutaia; tela la, ko fakamolemole atu au ke fakalogologo mai koe mo te kufaki.”—Galuega 26:2, 3.


“With one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”—ROMANS 15:6. 	 “Ke mafai ne koutou katoa i te leo e tasi, o ‵viki ki te Atua telā ko te Tamana o te ‵tou Aliki ko Iesu Keliso.”—LOMA 15:6.


Will we renounce our faith under pressure? 	 E mata, ka tiakina ne tatou a ‵tou fakatuanaki ona ko tulaga faiga‵ta?


Christians Today Preach With Boldness 	 E Talai Atu a Kelisiano i Aso Nei mo te Loto Toa


How were we formed?” 	 Ne māfua mai pefea tatou?”


For he that practices vile things hates the light and does not come to the light, in order that his works may not be reproved.” 	 So se tino e fai ne ia a mea masei, e takalialia i te mainaga, e se fia vau foki ki te mainaga, i te mea ma iloa ei ana galuega masei.”


(Matt. 5:16) In what ways is the spirit’s fruitage different from the traits of Satan’s world? 	 (Mataio 5:16) I auala fea e ‵kese ei a fua o te agaga mo faifaiga ma‵sei i te lalolagi a Satani?


Gone will be the things that cause so much sorrow—strife, violence, poverty, crime, sickness, and even death. 	 Ka se toe ai ne mea e māfua mai ei te fanoanoa lasi—ko kinauga, fakasauāga, te mativa, amioga solitulafono, masaki, ke oko ki te mate.


How can we avoid any tendency to be legalistic? 15 This example illustrates that we should never lose sight of the intent and spirit of Jehovah’s principles. 	 E mafai pefea ne tatou o ‵kalo keatea mai te faiga o se fakasologa o tulafono e uke?


What may have prompted the question about the greatest commandment? 	 Se a te pogai ne fakasae aka ei te fesili e uiga ki te ‵toe tulafono tafasili i te tāua?


17 The Messiah would be hated without cause. 	 17 Ne takalia‵lia ki te Mesia e aunoa mo se pogai.


11 Do you find it easy to imitate Jesus, always obeying your parents? 	 11 E mata, e faigofie ki a koe ke fakaakoako ki a Iesu, mai te fakalogo faeloa ki ou mātua?


Although the Scriptures clearly show that God’s toleration of the wicked has its limits, how can we be sure that evil, once eliminated, will not recur? 	 E tiga eiloa e fakaasi mai ne te Tusi Tapu me e isi se tapulā ki te taimi e fa‵ki ei te Atua i tino ma‵sei, e iloa pefea ne tatou me ka se toe ‵gaki mai a tino matagā māfai ko oti ne ‵ta fakapalele latou?


Although service to God must be spirited, or zealous, and motivated by a heart filled with love and faith, worshiping God with spirit especially requires that we have his holy spirit resting upon us and allow ourselves to be guided by it. 	 E tiga eiloa e ‵tau o tavini atu tatou ki te Atua i te agaga io me ko te loto finafinau, telā e māfua mai i te alofa mo te fakamaoni, a te tapuaki atu ki te Atua i te agaga e manakogina malosi i ei ke maua ne tatou tena agaga tapu kae ke talia foki ke takitaki ne ia tatou.


Pray in Faith 	 ‵Talo mo te Fakatuanaki


He also said: “Rejoice in the hope. 	 Ka ko te fakamoemoe e se fai ne ia ke ‵mae o‵tou loto.”


(Hebrews 11:24-26) Yes, Moses was certainly not nonchalant about the hope that Jehovah had set before him. 	 (Epelu 11:24-26) E tonu, ne seki manatu māmā a Mose e uiga ki te fakamoemoega telā ko oti ne fakailoa atu ne Ieova ki a ia.


The same is true if we kept score of wrongs committed against us, manifested a resentful attitude, and refused to become reconciled to the offender. 	 Ka penā foki eiloa māfai e tausi ne tatou a mea ‵se a tino e fai mai ki a tatou, e fakaasi atu a te ita fakamoemoe, kae se talia ke faka‵lei aka mo te tino fai mea ‵se.


11 This means distancing ourselves from Satan’s wicked system of things. 	 11 E fakauiga i ei me e ‵tau o faka‵mao tatou mai te lalolagi masei a Satani.


Love the God Who Loves You 	 Alofa ki te Atua Telā e Alofa ki a Koe


Because the Bible’s moral standards were established by the very highest authority, our Creator, they are relevant for all humans. 	 Ona ko te mea ne tuku mai a fakatakitakiga o amioga ‵lei i te Tusi Tapu ne te pule maluga eiloa, ko te ‵tou Mafuaga, e aogā eiloa a mea konā ki tino katoa.


Through his Word, the Bible, Jehovah God has promised that he will restore Paradise to this earth. 	 E auala i tena Muna ko te Tusi Tapu, ko oti ne tauto mai a Ieova te Atua me ka toe fakafoki mai ne ia a te Palataiso ki te lalolagi tenei.


These and other documents of this type have generally been referred to as Gnostic or Apocryphal writings.* 	 E fakasino atu eiloa a mea konei mo nisi fakamatalaga aka ki tusitusiga Ma‵sei kae se ‵tonu.*


He has the attendants fill the jars with water, and he turns the water into the finest of wine. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a ia ki te kau tavini ke utu ne latou a fagu ‵lasi ki vai, kae ne fuli ne ia te vai ke liu uaina ‵lei.


After being crowned as King in 1914, Jesus is pictured as “conquering” 	 I tena otiga ne fakasopo mo fai te Tupu i te 1914, ne fakaata mai a Iesu me e “manumalo”


Our resolve will be like that of the psalmist who sang: “I shall walk about in the integrity of my heart inside my house. I shall not set in front of my eyes any good-for-nothing thing.”—Ps. 101:2, 3. 	 Ka ‵pau eiloa a ‵tou fakaikuga mo pati i te pese a te faisalamo telā ne usu mai penei: “Ka ola au i se olaga ‵ma i loto i toku fale, kae ka se mafai lele o talia ne au te masei.”—Salamo 101:2, 3.


Our adjusted meeting schedule opens the way for us to apply this counsel. 	 A te faiga o fakamafuliga ki ‵tou fakatasiga se avanoaga ke fakagalue ne tatou te fakatokaga tenei.


Thus they promote unity and help us advance to Christian maturity. 	 Tela la, e fakamalosi atu ne latou a te fakatuanaki kae fesoasoani mai ke ga‵solo ki mua e pelā me ne Kelisiano.


That brings us to our second question, Why do we need to walk with God? 	 Ko aumai ei ne te mea tenā a tatou ki te lua o fesili, Kaia e ‵tau ei o sa‵sale fakatasi tatou mo te Atua?


(1 Thess. 4:11, 12; 1 Tim. 5:8) He can provide what we need in ways that we might not expect, perhaps through a fellow worshipper who comes to our aid or offers us work. 	 (1 Tesalonia 4:11, 12; 1 Timoteo 5:8) E mafai o tuku mai ne ia a mea e ‵tau o maua ne tatou i auala kolā e seki fakamoe‵moe tatou ki ei, kāti e auala i se taina talitonu telā e fesoasoani mai io me e ofo mai ke ga‵lue tatou mō ia.


Give suggestions for learning the lyrics of the songs. 	 Tuku mai ne manatu e uiga ki te tauloto ki pati o pese.


Later, the woman said: “Do you know why I was willing to talk with you? 	 Fakamuli ifo, ne fai atu te fafine: “E iloa ne koe te pogai e loto fiafia ei au o sau‵tala mo koulua?


13 We are ‘just like green grass that puts forth blossoms in the morning’ but by evening has withered under the sun’s intense heat. 	 Tela la, ke mo a ma fakamāumāu ne tatou ‵tou olaga.


In a similar manner, what Christians in one part of the world view as pleasant recreation may not be appealing to Christians elsewhere. 	 I se tulaga tai ‵pau, a mea kolā e mafai o ‵kilo atu ki ei a Kelisiano i nisi koga o te lalolagi e pelā me e ‵gali e mafai o se ‵gali ki nisi Kelisiano i nisi koga.


11 Peter, who was present on that occasion, later experienced firsthand the power of fervent prayers. 	 11 Ne iloa fakamuli ne Petelu, telā ne nofo atu i konā, a te tāua o te tumau i te ‵talo faeloa.


Should not appreciation for this move us to pray regularly to the One who is rightly called the “Hearer of prayer”?—Psalm 65:2. 	 E mata, e se fakamalosi aka tatou ne ‵tou loto fakafetai ke ‵talo atu faeloa ki te Tino tonu telā e ‘tali mai eiloa ne ia a talosaga’?—Salamo 65:2.


Walking about is more conducive to alertness than sitting down all night. Similarly, staying spiritually active will help us as Christians to stay awake. 	 I se auala tai ‵pau a te galue malosi i te feitu faka-te-agaga ka fesoasoani atu ki se Kelisiano ke mataala faeloa a ia.


Keeping a Scriptural view of health care requires divine wisdom and calls for good judgment on our part. 	 Ke tumau i se kilokiloga faka-te-Tusi Tapu ki te ola ‵lei, e manakogina ei ne tatou te poto mai te Atua mo te faiga o faka‵tauga ‵lei.


11 What Jehovah expected of his people was disclosed orally at Mount Sinai. 	 11 Ne faigutu atu a mea kolā ne manako a Ieova ke fai ne ana tino i te Mauga o Sinai.


1, 2. What adversities have many experienced, but what is the desire of God’s servants? 	 1, 2. Ne a fakalavelave faiga‵ta ne fe‵paki mo tino e tokouke, kae se a te manakoga o tavini a te Atua?


5 Many in the Christian congregation today are very grateful to those who helped them to understand the Bible. 	 5 E tokouke a tino i te fakapotopotoga Kelisiano i aso nei e loto fakafetai ki tino kolā ne fesoasoani atu ki a latou ke malamalama i te Tusi Tapu.


What must you do to receive such blessings? 	 Ne a au mea e ‵tau o fai ke maua ne koe a vaegā fakamanuiaga konā?


Does Jehovah know in advance what each of us will do? 	 E mata, ko leva ne iloa ne Ieova a mea ka fai ne tatou taki tokotasi i aso mai mua?


It is not easy to seek righteousness, for we are surrounded by people who view sexual immorality, lying, and other sins as normal. 	 E se se mea faigofie ke fai te mea tonu, me e ‵nofo atu tatou i va o tino kolā e ‵kilo atu ki amioga finalalolagi, te loi, mo nisi agasala e pelā me ne mea masani.


What is involved in pleasing Jehovah besides talking to others about him? 	 E ‵tau foki o fakafetaui au amioga mo ana tulafono.


It will also make it easier for us to regroup if we suffer a setback. 	 Kafai e fai penā, ka sili atu te faigofie ke fa‵ki tatou i te mavale.


Many of those present were attending a convention for the first time. 	 E tokouke a tino ‵fou ne fatoā āsi atu ki se vaegā fono penā.


To Jehovah’s Witnesses this is clear evidence that their King is moving forward “to complete his conquest.” 	 Ko fakamaoni faka‵lei mai i konā ki Molimau a Ieova me ko fanatu eiloa te Tupu o “manumalo i te taua.”


What happened to a remnant from Israel and Judah? 	 Ne a mea ne ‵tupu ki te ‵toega o tino Isalaelu mo Iuta?


Like a mustard grain, which at the time it was sown in the ground was the tiniest of all the seeds that are on the earth—but when it has been sown, it comes up and becomes greater than all other vegetables and produces great branches, so that the birds of the heaven are able to find lodging under its shadow.”—Mark 4:30-32. 	 Ne puke ki ei se tino o ‵toki i te laukele; ne ola kae fai mo lakau e pito sili i te lasi i lakau katoa. Ne tupu ake foki i ei a kaula ‵lasi, kolā ko fai ei a ofaga o manu lele i tona malumaluga.”—Maleko 4:30-32.


its trunk? 	 tena foitino?


(Ex. 27:1-3; 1 Ki. 7:13-16) Appropriately, then, the copper of the two symbolic mountains reminds us of the excellent quality of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty and of the Messianic Kingdom, which will provide stability and blessings to all mankind. 	 (Eso. 27:1-3; 1 Tupu 7:13-16) Se mea ‵lei, me e fakamasaua mai ne te kopa i mauga fakatusa e lua a te ‵lei katoatoa o te pulega sili a Ieova mo te Malo faka-Mesia, telā ka tuku mai i ei a te malosi ‵mautakitaki mo fakamanuiaga ki tino katoa.


To respect someone, you need to know how he thinks. 	 Ke āva ki se tino, e manakogina ke iloa ne koe ana mafaufauga.


That was the assessment of the U.S. secretary of transportation. 	 Tenā eiloa te lipoti mai te iloiloga ne fai ne te failautusi o oloolo malaga i te Iunaite Sitete.


Jehovah had instructed the priests carrying the ark of the covenant to march right into the Jordan River. 	 Ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki faitaulaga kolā e amo ne latou a te pusa o te feagaiga ke māti ki loto i te Vaitafe o te Iolitana.


Yet, Jehoshaphat’s unnecessary dealings with Ahab almost cost him his life. 	 Kae toeitiiti eiloa ko galo atu te ola o Iosefatu ona ko te fai taugasoa valea ki a Aapo.


Jesus has placed the weightiest of responsibilities on the faithful and discreet slave—namely, overseeing the domestics and giving out spiritual food at the proper time. 	 Ko oti ne tuku atu ne Iesu a te ‵toe tiute ‵mafa ki te tavini fakamaoni kae poto—e aofia i ei a te tausiga o nisi tavini kae tuku atu a mea‵kai faka-te-agaga i te taimi tonu.


He sang: “Happy is the man . . . [whose] delight is in the law of Jehovah, and in his law he reads in an undertone day and night.” 	 Ne usu mai penei: “Amutia latou kolā e . . . fia‵fia o fai‵tau ki Tulafono a te Aliki, kae mafaufau ‵loto foki ki ei i te ao mo te po.”


To what was Jesus referring when he spoke of a person’s being thrown “into hell”? 	 Se a te mea ne fakauiga Iesu ki ei i ana pati e uiga ki se tino e “‵pei atu ki seoli”?


What issue? 	 Se a te kinauga tenā?


15 Since the mid-1930’s, a growing number of “other sheep,” who are not of the “little flock” and whose hope is everlasting life on earth, have rallied to the side of the anointed. 	 15 Talu mai te kogaloto o vāitausaga ko te 1930-1939, ne ‵lago malosi atu ei ki tino fakaekegina se aofaki o ‘nisi mamoe,’ kolā e se aofia i te “lafu foliki” kae fakamoe‵moe ke ola ki te se-gata-mai i te lalolagi.


“My thought was to kill as many as possible. 	 “Oku mafaufauga ne fai pelā ke tamate a tino e tokouke e mafai ne matou o tamate.


It is plain from this and other Bible passages that God condemns sexual intercourse between a married man or woman and someone other than the lawful husband or wife. 	 E manino ‵lei mai te mea tenei mo nisi fakamatalaga i te Tusi Tapu me e taku fakamasei ne te Atua a amioga fakatauavaga e fai ne se tagata avaga io me se fafine avaga mo se isi tino kae e se ko tena avaga fakaipoipo.


Appreciating that Jehovah is the God of “times and seasons” moves us to do what? 	 Se a te mea e fakamalosi mai ke fai ne tatou ona ko Ieova ko te Atua o “taimi mo tau o aso”?


That is what Keith and Erika did. 	 Tenā te mea ne fai ne Keith mo Erika.


They were zealous in doing God’s will and were fully devoted to accomplishing it. 	 A latou ne loto finafinau kae ne katoatoa olotou loto i te faiga mo te fakataunuga te loto o te Atua.


“No one ever saw a trailer like it before,” recalled Avery, “and no one has ever seen one like it since!” 	 “E seai eiloa se tino kai lavea ne ia se ka penā muamua,” ko pati a Avery, “kae seai eiloa se tino kai lavea ne ia se mea e tasi penā talu mai te taimi tenā!”


Does he focus on the bad or on the good? 	 E mata, e saga mai eiloa a ia ki amioga ma‵sei io me ko amioga ‵lei?


(1 Chron. 28:9; Isa. 52:11) If we are pure in heart, what we say and do will have the mark of purity, and there will be nothing hypocritical about our service to Jehovah. 	 (1 Nofoaiga Tupu 28:9; Isaia 52:11) Kafai e loto ‵ma tatou, ka ‵ma foki ‵tou pati mo ‵tou faifaiga kae ka se fai fakaloiloi ne tatou te ‵tou taviniga ki a Ieova.


“There will be food shortages.”—MARK 13:8. 	 “Ka isi ne . . . oge.”—MALEKO 13:8.


(Col. 4:6) While being bold, we also want to be peaceable with all. 	 (Kolose 4:6) E tiga eiloa e ‵tau o loto ‵toa tatou, e ‵tau foki mo tatou o taumafai ke filemu te ‵tou va mo tino katoa.


Learning From the Sins of David 	 Ke Iloa a Mea Tāua Mai i Agasala a Tavita


MEMORIAL ATTENDANCE (2014) 	 AOFAKI O TINO NE ‵KAU KI TE FAKAMANATUGA (2014)


9 What does the experience of the apostle Paul teach us? 	 9 Se a te mea e akoako mai ne te tala o te apositolo ko Paulo?


15 When showing honor, whom in the congregation should we not overlook? 	 15 Kafai e fakaasi atu ne tatou a te āva, ko oi a tino i te fakapotopotoga e se ‵tau o puli i a tatou?


CAN YOU FIND THE ANSWERS? 	 E MAFAI NE KOE O MAUA A TALI KI EI?


When we find out that someone was offended by what we said or did, we may feel that the person is being unreasonable or too sensitive. 	 Kafai ko iloa ne tatou me ne seki fiafia se tino ki ‵tou pati io me ko ‵tou mea ne fai, kāti ka mafau‵fau tatou me e ‵se te kilokiloga a te tino tenā io me e ita vave fua a ia.


(Phil. 1:12, 13) The occupants of the Castra Praetoria have connections throughout the Roman Empire, as well as to the emperor and his vast household. 	 (Fili. 1:12, 13) Ne fesokotaki atu a sotia leoleo a te tupu ki tino katoa i te emupaea o Loma, e penā foki ki te emupela mo tena kaukāiga.


The following articles will use both Catholic and Protestant Bible translations to answer three questions: (1) What really happens to a person at death? (2) What did Jesus teach about hell? (3) How can learning the truth about hell affect you? 	 Ka fakaaoga i mataupu kolā e ‵soko mai a Tusi Tapu i te ‵gana Tuvalu ke tali aka ei a fesili e tolu konei: (1) Ne a mea e ‵tupu ki se tino māfai ko mate? (2) Ne a mea ne akoako mai ne Iesu e uiga ki seoli? (3) E mafai pefea o pokotia koe i te munatonu ne tauloto ne koe e uiga ki seoli?


Every 50 years, all land was to be restored to its original owner or his family. 	 I taki 50 tausaga katoa, ne ‵tau mo latou o faka‵foki atu a manafa katoa ki tino i o latou a manafa io me ko olotou kāiga.


(Gal. 5:26–6:1) As teachers, these “gifts in men” help us to build firm faith based on Bible teachings. 	 (Kalatia 5:26–6:1) E pelā me ne faiakoga, e fesoasoani mai a ‘meaalofa tino’ konei ke ati aka ne tatou a te fakatuanaki telā e fakavae ki akoakoga i te Tusi Tapu.


14 Christian parents also need courage. 	 14 E manakogina foki ne mātua Kelisiano a te loto toa.


Anointed Christians undergo “a new birth to a living hope” 	 A Kelisiano fakaekegina ka “toe fa‵nau mai . . . ki loto i se fakamoemoega ola”


Varying Our Methods 	 Ke Fakaaogā a Auala Kese‵kese


What shows that it is holy spirit that empowers us to declare the good news? 	 Ne a mea e fakaasi mai i ei me ko te agaga tapu telā e fakamalosi aka ei tatou ke folafola atu te tala ‵lei?


The three annual festivals were occasions for great rejoicing and the giving of thanks to the Creator. 	 A fakamanatuga e tolu kolā e fai i te tausaga ne taimi o fakafia‵fiaga ‵lasi mo te fakaasiatuga foki o te loto fakafetai ki te Māfuaga.


Granted, you may feel overwhelmed by problems. 	 E tonu, e mafai o fi‵ta koe i te uke o fakalavelave.


He encouraged me to regain my spiritual strength and not to give up.” 	 Ne fakamalosi ne ia au ke toe maua te malosi faka-te-agaga kae ke se ‵fiu vave.”


10 A second way that Satan tries to stop all Christians from reflecting God’s glory is by ridicule. 	 10 A te lua o auala e taumafai a Satani o fakagata te fakaasi atu ne Kelisiano katoa te ‵malu o te Atua ko fakatauemuga.


What attitude of the psalmist would it be good for us to imitate? 	 Se a te kilokiloga masani a te faisalamo e ‵lei ke fakaakoako tatou ki ei?


[Pictures on page 5] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 14]


• Why are God’s standards not too high for humans to keep? 	 • Kaia e se tō ‵mafa ei ke faka‵logo a tino ki tulafono a te Atua?


17 Satan and his followers will soon come against Jehovah’s worshippers in an attempt to stamp them out. 	 17 Ko pili o taua atu nei a Satani mo tena kau ki tino tapuaki o Ieova mai te taumafai ke fakaseai atu latou.


(See bound volume) [Pictures on page 25] 	 [Fakamatalaga o te Ata i te itulau e 27]


Christian Maturity—Why Beneficial? 	 Te Matua Faka-Kelisiano—Te Pogai e Aoga ei?


To Our Readers 	 Ki ‵Tou Tino Fai‵tau


(Matthew 18:10; Revelation 5:11) These are described as spirit “sons of God.” 	 (Mataio 18:10; Fakaasiga 5:11) E fakamatala mai me i a latou ne tama faka-te-agaga a te Atua.


(Philippians 4:6, 7) What can you pray about to acquire this peace of mind? 	 (Filipi 4:6, 7) Se a te mea e mafai o ‵talo atu koe ki ei ko te mea ke maua ne koe te filemu o te mafaufau?


Those faithful men quickly learned from their mistake. 	 Ne tauloto fakavave a tāgata fakamaoni konei mai te lotou mea ‵se ne fai.


Why was Peter’s second letter a timely exhortation to Christians in his day? 	 Kaia ne fai ei a te lua o tusi a Petelu e pelā me se fakamalosiga ‵tau ki Kelisiano i ana aso?


What does the future hold? 	 Ne a mea ka ‵tupu i aso mai mua?


When Jehovah acts, the result will be disastrous for unfaithful ones—as if the mountains had melted like wax and the plains had been split apart by an earthquake. 12, 13. In harmony with 2 Peter 3:10-12, what makes our hope secure? 	 Kafai e gasuesue a Ieova, ka maua ne tino sē fakamaoni se ikuga matagā—e pelā eiloa me ko liuvai tonu a mauga mo te laukele ko mavaevae i se mafuie.


Then, he said: “Tabitha, rise!” 	 Oti aka, ne fai atu ei a ia: “Tapita, tu ki luga!”


These articles will deepen our gratitude for the Bible as well as our love for its Author. 	 A mataupu konei ka fai ei ke momea aka te ‵poko o te ‵tou loto fakafetai ki te Tusi Tapu e pelā foki mo te ‵tou a‵lofa ki te Tino ne aumai ne ia.


14 Jesus set us a fine example by using the Scriptures to instruct and comfort others. 	 14 Ne tuku mai ne Iesu se fakaakoakoga ‵lei mai te fakaaogaga o te Tusi Tapu ke fakatonutonu kae fakamafanafana atu ki nisi tino.


(Phil. 1:10) It would have to be something extremely significant to cause us to miss an opportunity to be united with our brothers in worship of Jehovah. 	 (Fili. 1:10) E se ‵tau eiloa o ‵galo tatou i se fakatasiga vaganā ke isi se pogai tāua telā ko sē mafai ei o ‵kau fakatasi tatou mo ‵tou taina mo tuagane o tapuaki atu ki a Ieova.


Amorous behavior is appropriate in what setting, as illustrated by what Scriptural example? 	 Ko te taimi fea e ‵lei ei te fakaasiatuga o lagonaga fakafāmau, e pelā mo te mea ne fakaasi mai i te Tusi Tapu?


“The Decree of Jehovah” Cannot Fail 	 E Taunu Faeloa a ‘Folafolaga a Ieova’


Finding Security in a Risk-Filled World 	 Ke Maua te Tokagamalie i te Lalolagi Fakamataku Tenei


Rather than submitting to the sovereignty of God’s newborn Kingdom, they were embroiled in a contest of power—the Great War, or World War I. 	 I lō te faka‵logo ki te pulega fou o te Malo o te Atua, ne aofia malosi latou i se kinauga e uiga ki se pulega—ko te Taua Lasi, io me ko te Taua Muamua a te Lalolagi.


[Pictures on page 13] 	 [Ata i te itulau e 27]


But not Timothy! 	 Kae e se ko Timoteo!


Why not read the entire chapter so that you will benefit from the study even more? 	 Kaia e se faitau ei a te mataupu kātoa ko te mea ke uke a mea aoga e maua ne koe mai te sukesukega tenā?


In prayer, how did Jesus’ early followers apply Psalm 2:1, 2? 	 I te lotou ‵talo, ne fakauiga pefea ne soko mua o Iesu te Salamo 2:1, 2?


4 God Really Cares—How We Know 	 6 Te 3 o Tala ‵Kai: A Tino ‵Lei Katoa e Olo ki te Lagi


We are so thankful to Jehovah.”—Read Acts 10:34, 35. 	 E lasi eiloa te motou fakafetai ki a Ieova.”—Faitau te Galuega 10:34, 35.


Overseers among them are not put into office by some congregational, hierarchical, or presbyterian form of church government. 	 E se tuku atu a tofiga ki ovasia ne tino fua i te fakapotopotoga, tino ma‵luga, io me ko te vaegā fakatokaga fakalotu telā e fai ne te lotu Pelepeleane.


Speaking about the limits of government, historian David Fromkin noted: “Governments are composed of human beings; therefore they are fallible and their prospects are uncertain. 	 I te fai‵pati e uiga ki tapulā o te malo, ne tusi mai te tino tusitala ko David Fromkin: “A malo e faite ki tino; tela la, a latou e se ‵lei kātoatoa kae ko olotou fakamoemoega mō aso mai mua e se mautinoa.


The qualities, abilities, and privileges David had were because God ‘stooped down,’ or humbled himself, to pay attention to him. 	 A uiga, te atamai mo tauliaga kolā ne maua ne Tavita ne maua ne ia me i te Atua ‘ne punou ifo,’ io me ne fakamalalo ifo, ke saga tonu atu ki a ia.


Parents—Train Your Children From Their Infancy “LOOK! 	 Mātua—Akoako Otou Tamaliki Mai te Taimi Koi Fo‵liki ei Latou


(Luke 7:37-50; 19:2-10) Rather than judging others on the basis of outward appearances, Jesus imitated his Father’s kindness, forbearance, and long-suffering with a view to leading them to repentance. 	 (Luka 7:37-50; 19:2-10) I lō te fakamasino atu ki nisi tino i olotou foliga i tua, ne fakaakoako eiloa a Iesu ki te atafai, te fa‵ki, mo te kufaki o tena Tamana, mo te fakamoemoega ke iku atu ki te lotou sala‵mō ki olotou agasala.


What Do You Think? 	 Se a Tau Faka‵tau?


Moreover, how could a mere human king resist a spirit creature for three weeks when it took one angel only one night to destroy 185,000 mighty warriors? 	 E se gata i ei, ne mafai pefea o ‵teke atu se tupu faka-te-foitino ki se tino faka-te-agaga i vaiaso e tolu, māfai ne tamate ne se agelu e tokotasi a sotia ‵toa e toko 185,000 i te po fua e tasi?


“JEHOVAH WILL SHOW MERCY TO JACOB” 	 ‘KA FAKAASI ATU NE IEOVA TE ALOFA FAKAMAGALO KI A IAKOPO’


17 Here is where loyalty matters. 	 17 E ‵tau eiloa o fakamaoni tatou i vaegā tulaga penei.


This subtle chain of events confirms the truthfulness of the Bible’s statement: “Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire.”—James 1:14. 	 E fakamaoni mai i mea faifai lēmū konei a te ‵tonu o pati i te Tusi Tapu: “Ka ko te tino e fakaosoosogina manafai ko tō keatea a ia, kae faka‵segina ne ona manakoga ma‵sei.”—Iakopo 1:14.


Today, there are 191. 	 I aso nei, e ‵tusa mo te 191 atufenua ko ‵kau ki ei.


Why not take the initiative to offer that person some “good words, comforting words”? 	 Kaia e se mua ei koe o tuku atu ki te tino tenā ne “pati ‵lei mo pati fakamafanafana”?


Such efforts have usually failed, fading out within weeks or months. 	 Ne seki manuia eiloa a taumafaiga konei, kae ne fakagata atu te lotou galuega tenā i nāi vaiaso fua fakamuli.


(Matt. 14:14) Mercy is manifested in a judicial sense when people forgive those who transgress against them, just as Jehovah mercifully forgives repentant ones. 	 (Mataio 14:14) E lavea atu a te alofa fakamagalo o se tino māfai ko fakamagalo ne ia a mea ‵se ne fai ki a ia, e pelā eiloa mo Ieova e fakamagalo ne ia a tino salamō ‵tonu.


(Job 2:9, 11; 4:8; 8:4; 16:2; 22:2, 3) Under such heavy pressure, Job kept his integrity. 	 (Iopu 2:9, 11; 4:8; 8:4; 16:2; 22:2, 3) Mai lalo i vaegā fakamalosiga ma‵sei penā, ne tumau eiloa a Iopu i te fakamaoni.


Finally, the host dies. 	 Fakamuli loa ko mate ei te isi lakau.


17 The prophet Isaiah pointed to the time at the end of the Jewish exile when repentant ones would realize: “O Jehovah, you are our Father. 	 17 Ne fakasino atu a te pelofeta ko Isaia ki te fakaotiga o te vaitaimi ne ave fakapagota ei a te kau Iutaia i te taimi ne fai atu ei a tino sala‵mo: “Ieova, a koe ko te motou Tamana.


She was able to give a fine witness and make a follow-up arrangement. 	 Ne mafai ei o tuku atu ne ia se molimau ‵lei kae fai foki a fakatokaga ke toe sau‵tala ki nisi mataupu.


16 The apostle Paul spoke of a “treasure in earthen vessels.” 	 16 Ne faipati mai te apositolo ko Paulo e uiga ki “te koloa faka te Agaga” telā ne tuku mai ki ‘fagu kele.’


Profiting From God’s Word 	 Ke Maua a Mea Aogā Mai te Muna a te Atua


They may drop hints about an eligible member of the opposite sex. 	 E mafai o faka‵sae aka ne latou ne igoa o tino.


(Ex. 31:3-5) Men “wise of heart” worked with Bezalel and his assistant Oholiab in carrying out that wonderful assignment. 	 (Esoto 31:3-5) Ne ga‵lue fakatasi eiloa a Pesaleli mo tena tino fesoasoani ko Oliapo mo nisi “tufuga ‵poto” i te fakataunuga o te tofiga gali tenā.


Because the matter has not previously been discussed by the parents, it would be appropriate for the mother to inquire, “Did you ask your father?” 	 Ona ko te mea ne seki sau‵tala muamua ki te mea tenei fakatasi mo ana mātua, se mea ‵lei ke fesili atu te mātua, “Kai fesili aka eiloa koe ki tou tamana?”


Sixty years later, after spending many times the amount spent on the Marshall Plan, the results were disappointing. 	 I se onosefulu tausaga mai tua ifo ei, i te otiga ne fakamāumāu a taimi e uke ki te Marshall Plan tenei, ne seki loto fia‵fia latou ki te mea ne iku mai i ei.


A visible, composite sign would alert his disciples that his invisible presence had begun.—Matthew 24:3-14. 	 E auala i vaega kese‵kese o te fakailoga kolā e lavea ki mata, ka iloa ei ne ana soko a te kamataga o tena fakatasi mai telā e se matea.—Mataio 24:3-14.


So down the great dragon was hurled, . . . who is misleading the entire inhabited earth.” 	 Ne ‵tuli keatea te talako lasi! . . . telā ne fakaloiloi ne ia te lalolagi kātoa.”


(Ephesians 6:1-3, Phillips; Psalm 78:5) While you may now be in your teenage years, your parents still have the responsibility to guide you, and you have the obligation to take notice. 	 (Efeso 6:1-3, Phillips; Salamo 78:5) I te taimi koi talavou ei koe, koi panaki eiloa mo ou mātua a te tiute ke takitaki ne laua a koe, kae i o koe foki te tiute ke fakalogo ki a laua.


Jesus resurrected at least three persons, thus demonstrating that there is hope for the dead. 	 E tokotolu a tino ne faka‵tu aka ne Iesu, telā e fakaasi mai i ei me e isi se fakamoemoega o tino ‵mate.


How did Jesus use questions to help Peter come to the right conclusion on the matter of paying the temple tax? 8 First, recall the occasion when tax collectors asked Peter if Jesus paid the temple tax.* Peter, impulsive at times, answered, “Yes.” 	 8 Muamua la, mafaufau ki te taimi ne fesili atu ei a tino ao lafoga ki a Petelu me e ‵togi ne Iesu tena lafoga ki te faletapu io me ikai.* Ne fai fakafia atu a Petelu, penei, “E ‵togi.”


Since then, people have tried many ways to avoid aging. 	 Talu mai te taimi tenā, ne taumafai a tino o fakaaoga a auala e uke ke sē oko latou ki te tulaga matua.


Marco, who lives in Italy, observes: “I have the priceless joy of knowing that I am giving my best to Jehovah and not to someone who will soon forget what I’ve done.” 	 Ne fai mai a Marco, telā e nofo i Italy, penei: “Ko oko eiloa i toku fiafia ke iloa atu me e tuku atu ne au te ‵toe mea ‵lei ki a Ieova kae e se ki se tino telā e mafai o puli vave fua i a ia a mea ne fai ne au.”


That is what astrophysicist Stephen Hawking asked in 2006. 	 Tenā eiloa te mea ne fakasae aka ne se tagata sukesuke ki mea i te lagi ko Stephen Hawking i te 2006.


Let us find out as we further examine the meaning of Zechariah chapter 12. 	 Ke onoono tatou ki ei mai te sukesuke ki te uiga o te Sakalia mataupu e 12.


(Jas. 1:22) And as the student listens to our sincere prayers, he too will learn how to pray. 	 (Iakopo 1:22) Kae kafai e fakalogologo a te tino akoga ki ‵tou ‵talo kolā e fai mo te loto kātoa, ka tauloto foki a ia ki te faiga o ‵talo.


(Matthew 28:19, 20) Despite bitter persecution, they experienced much joy in the harvest work as they saw congregations of Christ’s followers being established in one place after another. 	 (Mataio 28:19, 20) Faitalia a fakasauāga fakama‵taku, ne maua eiloa ne latou te fiafia lasi i te galuega talai i te lavea atu a te uke o fakapotopotoga o soko o Keliso kolā e faka‵tu aka mai te suā koga ki te suā koga.


8. Why are Paul’s words recorded at Acts 14:17 appropriate? 	 8 Kāti, e loto malie koe ki te fakaikuga a Paulo, i ne?


It was a mighty city with magnificent palaces and temples, broad streets, and massive walls. 	 Se fa‵kai malosi mo ana palesi mo faletapu fakaofoofogina, auala lauefa, mo matugā ‵pui ‵lasi.


(Gen. 21:12) But how could that occur if Abraham put Isaac to death as a sacrifice? 	 (Kene. 21:12) Kae e mafai pefea o tupu te mea tenā māfai ko tamate ne Apelaamo a Isaako ke fai mo taulaga?


In order to find a meaningful purpose in life, millions have experimented with various ideologies, philosophies, and religions. 	 Ko te mea ke maua se fiafia tonu i te olaga, ko oti ne sukesuke kae tofotofo aka ne te fia miliona o tino a munatuku, poto mo lotu kese‵kese.


Like ancient Judah, she claims to worship God but has become thoroughly corrupt. 	 E pelā mo Iuta i aso mua, e fai atu latou me e tapuaki atu latou ki te Atua kae tagaila e ma‵sei katoatoa latou.


The details may vary, and new procedures, treatments, and tests will certainly be developed. 	 Kāti e kese‵kese a togafiti, kae ka fai fakamuli foki a nisi iloiloga, togafiti mo faiga ‵fou.


The love of riches entices people to seek greater wealth, position, and power. 	 E takitaki ‵se ne te fia maumea a tino ke ‵sala malosi atu ki kope, tulaga ma‵luga mo te malosi pule.


7 A deplorable situation existed among the Jews during the fifth century B.C.E. The priests were accepting unfit animals and were offering these as sacrifices on Jehovah’s altar. 	 7 Ne ‵tu atu a tino Iuta i se tulaga matagā i te lima senitenali T.L.M. Ne talia ne faitaulaga a manu ma‵sei kae ofo atu ne latou e pelā me ne taulaga i te fatafaitaulaga a Ieova.


(Acts 24:15) The righteous will include faithful men and women such as Noah, Abraham, and Sarah. 	 (Galuega 24:15) E aofia i tino amio‵tonu ko tāgata mo fāfine fakamaoni pelā mo Noa, Apelaamo, mo Sala.


Yet, the Bible says that they were “filled with the holy spirit and were speaking the word of God with boldness.” 	 Kae e fai mai te Tusi Tapu me ne “fonu katoa latou i te Agaga Tapu, kamata eiloa o faipati atu ne latou a te muna a te Atua mo te loto toa.”


She first asked people how they were coping in the aftermath of the tragedy. 	 Ne fesili muamua atu a ia ki tino me ne a olotou lagonaga mai tua o te fakalavelave telā ne tupu.


Along with the rest of the 144,000, they will share Christ’s vast heavenly authority 	 Fakatasi mo te ‵toega o te toko 144,000, ka ‵kau fakatasi eiloa latou ki te pulega lasi a Keliso i te lagi


How Would You Answer? 	 Se a te vaegā olaga ne ola ei a tino i aso o Kelisiano mua?


(Song of Sol. 2:1, 2) They truly loved each other. 	 (Pese a Solomona 2:1, 2) Ne fia‵fai ‵tonu eiloa te suā tino ki te suā tino.


Their trunks may be gnarled and twisted and their growth considerably stunted. 	 I nisi taimi e se ola ‵lei kae e ‵piko foki a aka o lakau konā kolā e toe‵toe fua.


8 Today, opposers at school, at work, or even at home may hurl taunts and accusations at us. 	 8 I aso nei, e mafai o fakatauemu kae ‵losi ‵se mai ki a tatou a tino ‵teke i te akoga, i te galuega, ke oko foki eiloa ki ‵tou fale.


But his conversation with the disciples a few days after his resurrection does not reveal the slightest hint of disappointment, bitterness, or regret. 	 Kae i tena sau‵talaga mo ana soko i se fia o aso mai tua o tena toetuga, e se lavea atu eiloa se tamā fameo, loto masei, io me salamō.


(Luke 15:10) We too share that genuine interest in people. 	 (Luka 15:10) E ‵pau foki te ‵tou a‵lofa tonu ki tino.


The desire to serve Jehovah must come from you. 	 E ‵tau eiloa o māfua mai i a koe a te manakoga ke tavini atu ki a Ieova.


Is it against the king that you are rebelling?’” 	 A koutou ko taumafai o ‵teke ki te tupu?’ ” Ne seki mataku a Neemia ki olotou pati fakatauemu mo olotou ‵losiga ‵se.


The fact is, the good news needs to be heard everywhere. 	 A te ‵tonuga loa, e ‵tau o talai atu te tala ‵lei ki koga katoa.


9:21—Why does Daniel refer to the angel Gabriel as “the man”? 	 9:21, NW—Kaia ne fakasino atu ei a Tanielu ki te agelu ko Kapilielu e pelā me “se tagata”?


He declared: “Look! you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you are to call his name Jesus. 	 Ne folafola atu a ia: “Kiloke a koe ka faitama, ka fanau ne koe se tama tagata, kae ka fakaigoa ne koe a ia, ko Iesu.


She was privileged to see the young child Jesus, and she witnessed to others about the liberation that was due to be effected through this coming Messiah.—Luke 2:38. 	 Ne taulia eiloa tou fafine ke lavea ne ia te tamaliki ko Iesu kae ne molimau atu foki a ia ki nisi tino e uiga ki te fakasaolotoga telā ko pili o aumai ne te Mesia.—Luka 2:38.


(1 Cor. 15:41) What about his human creatures on earth? 	 (1 Koli. 15:41) Kae pefea la a tino i te lalolagi?


It was just before the Passover of 32 C.E. Jesus’ apostles had recently returned from a remarkable preaching tour throughout Galilee. 	 Mai mua malie eiloa o te Paseka i te 32 T.A. ne fatoa ‵foki mai ei a apositolo a Iesu mai i se malaga talai gali i fa‵kai katoa o Kalilaia.


They would be pleased to assist you in gaining insight into those vital commands so that you can remember Jesus as he should be remembered. 	 Ka fia‵fia malosi eiloa latou o fesoasoani atu ki a koe ke malamalama faka‵lei i fakatonuga konā ko te mea ke masaua foki ne koe a Keliso i te auala telā e manako a ia ki ei.


• What lessons did you learn from Jehovah’s conversations with Moses and with Abraham? 	 • Ne a akoakoga ne tauloto ne koe mai i te sau‵talaga a Ieova mo Mose mo Apelaamo?


Could a thing like that happen to you?— You may be at school and hear students talking about Jehovah’s Witnesses. 	 E mata, e mafai o tupu se mea penā ki a koe?—Kāti e nofo atu koe i te akoga kae lagona ne koe a tamaliki e fai‵pati e uiga ki Molimau a Ieova.


Likewise, being hospitable involves taking a series of small, regular actions. 	 E penā foki loa te uiga talimalo e aofia i ei a tamā mea, mo faifaiga masani.


He is “bringing his own soul [or, life] to ruin.” 	 “E fakamasei fua ne ia a ia [io me ko tena ola] eiloa.”


Now we have good reason to look forward with confidence to the physical Paradise, the good land that lies ahead of us. 	 Ko iloa nei ne tatou a pogai ‵lei e ‵tau ei o olioli kae tali‵tonu katoatoa tatou ki te Palataiso faka-te-foitino, ko te fenua ola ‵lei telā koi moe nei i ‵tou mua.


If you do these things, your marriage will bring joy to you and to your heavenly Father. 	 Kafai e fai ne koe a mea konei, ka avatu ne tou olaga avaga a te fiafia ki a koe mo tou Tamana faka-te-lagi.


(Gal. 3:19) And Jehovah told him: “Lead the people to the place about which I have spoken to you. 	 (Kala. 3:19) Kae ne fakatonu atu a Ieova ki a ia: “‵Taki a tino ki te koga telā ne fai atu ei au.


17 Does Your Style of Dress Glorify God? 	 17 E Mata, a te Auala e Fai ei Ou Gatu e Faka‵malu Atu ki te Atua?


SONGS: 22, 75 	 PESE: 22, 75


One of them approached Jesus and asked: “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”—Matthew 22:34-36. 	 Ne fanatu se Falesaio e tokotasi mai i a latou ki a Iesu kae fesili atu: “Tefea a te fakatonuga tafa sili i te Tulafono?”—Mataio 22:34-36.


And since faith is required for salvation, no wonder Jesus found it necessary to encourage his disciples “always to pray and not to give up”! 	 Kae ona ko te tāua o te fakatuanaki mō te fakaolataga, tenā te pogai ne fakamalosi atu ei a Iesu ki ana soko ke “‵talo sāle, kae ke se fakavāivāi”!


(John 10:5) Our reaction is twofold. 	 (Ioane 10:5) E lua a mea e ‵tau o fai ne tatou.


Jehovah’s Servants Know the Truth 	 E Iloa ne Tavini a Ieova te Munatonu


In the same way, if Satan expels Satan, he has become divided against himself; how, then, will his kingdom stand?” 	 Kafai e fai taua a potu kau i loto i te malo o Satani, ko tona uiga ko nofo mavaevae tona malo, ko malepelepe ei.”


• For what reasons and with what motive do we share in Kingdom preaching and disciple making? 	 • Ne a pogai mo lagonaga e ‵kau atu ei tatou ki te galuega talai o te Malo mo te faiga o soko?


▪ Reflect regularly on your dedication vow and the abundant blessings that result from serving Jehovah and following the Christ wholeheartedly.—Ps. 116:12-14; 133:3; Prov. 10:22. 	 ▪ Ke mafaufau faeloa ki te tautoga ne fai ne koe i te taimi o tau tukuatuga mo fakamanuiaga e uke ne maua mai i te tavini atu ki a Ieova mo te tautali atu ki te Keliso mo te loto kātoa.—Salamo 116:12-14; 133:3; Faataoto 10:22.


“Surely it is in vain that I have cleansed my heart and that I wash my hands in innocence itself,” Asaph thought. 	 “E a, e se aogā a te tausi o toku olaga ke ‵ma, mai te agasala?” ko mafaufauga o Asafo.


To make sure that this will be the case, let us keep on doing our share in making Christian meetings upbuilding. 	 Ke fakamautinoa aka me ka fai eiloa penā, ke na tumau tatou i te faiga o ‵tou tusaga i te faiga o fakatasiga faka-Kelisiano mo mea fakamalosi loto.


Then ponder over such examples; see them as real people. 	 Kafai e penā, ke na mafaufau ‵loto ki vaegā tala penā; ke fakaataata a tino konā i tou mafaufau e pelā me ne tino tonu eiloa.


(Gal. 5:22) On such occasions, offering health advice or products—solicited or unsolicited—can detract from our spiritual purpose and rob others of their joy. 	 (Kalatia 5:22) I vaegā taimi penā, a te tuku atu o manatu fesoasoani e uiga ki te ola ‵lei—me ne sau‵tala ki ei io me ikai—e mafai o fakavāivāi mai ki ‵tou fuafuaga faka-te-agaga kae fai ei a nisi tino ke sē fia‵fia.


Christians of the first century at times had different opinions about things. 	 Ne kese‵kese a manatu o Kelisiano i aso mua i nisi taimi.


In 1942, Ádám was arrested, taken to prison, and severely beaten. 	 I te 1942, ne ‵pei a Ádám ki te falepuipui kae ne ta fakamasei i ei.


Jesus pointed out how much better it is to store up treasures in heaven, “where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” 	 Ne fakaasi mai ne Iesu a te ‵lei atu o te fakaputuga o koloa i te lagi, “telā e seai ne mogamoga mo te pala o fakamasei; e seai foki ne tino e ofa ne latou a mea kae kaisoa.”


Undeterred, we continue to reflect God’s glory through our preaching, knowing as did Jesus that God’s Word is truth.—John 17:17. 	 E aunoa mo te saga atu ki ei, e tumau eiloa tatou i te fakaasi atu te ‵malu o te Atua e auala i ‵tou galuega talai, ona ko te ‵tou iloa me i te Muna a te Atua ko te munatonu, e pelā eiloa mo Iesu.—Ioane 17:17.


Chapter 2 cites many benefits of acquiring wisdom. 	 E fakaasi mai i te mataupu e 2 a mea aogā e uke mai te mauaga o te poto.


Noah, for example, received clear, specific instructions on how to build the ark—a project that had to be just right the first time! 	 E pelā mo te avatuga ki a Noa a fakatonuga likiliki e uiga ki te fouga o te vaka—se galuega telā ne ‵tau o tonu ‵kisi tena faiga i te taimi muamua eiloa!