Inoñnaga ni minlôñ mi, bahogi ba nkal le, ndik mut nu a mboñ bé béba, nyen a nla ôm numpe nsohi le a nke ndéñg. 	 On the basis of this passage, some have claimed that only a person without sin could find someone guilty of adultery.


I hôlôs ni lédés libak li suhulnyu bi ga boñ ki le di ba gwom bi konangoo bi mbuma ñañ bi Djob. 	 Developing and strengthening humility will also make us recipients of God’s undeserved kindness.


I len ini, a nsal ni nwet bôlô nu a ndiihe libak jé li maliga. 	 He now works for an employer who appreciates his honesty.


Yigil i bisu munu gwigil bini gwobiba, i mpôdôl ngén Yésu i nkôô wai ni i nsalwom, i ntoñle ki bés bimbe biniigana di nla ôt mu nson wés u añal ñañ nlam. 	 The first of these two articles considers Jesus’ parables of the vine and of the sower and explains what they teach us about our preaching work.


ME NTÉMBNA MBÔÔ WEM I PES MBUU 	 REGAINING SPIRITUAL HEALTH


Inyu timbhe masoohe Asa a boñ ni ñem wé wonsôna, Djob a bi ti nye yémbél ikeñi, a bép ntôñ gwét u Etiôpia. 	 In answer to Asa’s heartfelt prayer, God gave Asa a complete victory, annihilating the Ethiopian army.


(Matéô 24:21, 22) Di nyi bé mam momasôna njiiha i, i ga lona hiki wada wés. 	 (Matt. 24:21, 22) We do not know all the details of what that will mean for us individually.


Paul a bi kal le ngi gwéha, wee a ta bé “to jam.” (1 Korintô 13:2) Ndi i pot maliga, kii i yé gwéha, lelaa di nla hôlôs lem lam ini ni unda yo hiki kel? 	 Paul said that without love, he was “nothing.” (1 Cor. 13:2) But just what is love, and how can we develop it and show it every day?


Ikété nson wé likalô a boñ ilole Ntida malép u nlo, a bé lama béhe yak bôt le ba yoñ yihe ni tjiba i i bé bebee. 	 His preaching work prior to the Flood evidently included a warning of coming destruction.


Ngéda likoda li ndôn li bi mal, me bi yoñ makidik le m’a niñ inoñnaga ni hémle yem i suklu. 	 I returned from the convention determined to take my stand for my faith in school.


Lelaa Djob a niiga bés i jôs baoo bés? 	 How does God train us to fight our enemies?


A nkal le: “Me bé hoñol le litén jem li bé ngii mana momasôna, jon me bi jôp i nlôñ u m’bô. 	 “I believed that my tribe was superior to all others, and I joined a political party,” he says.


Bebek le hala a bi hélés bo i tehe le ngwo i bi boñ bé bés béba, ni le to hala kii di bi lôôha kon woñi, di bi la tééne bo likalô. 	 Perhaps they were surprised that the dogs had not harmed us or that we had persevered after such a frightening experience.


Boñ le ngôñ yoñ i ti wemede i nson Yéhôva i ti nye bibégés! 	 “Because of the people’s volunteering, praise Jehovah!”—JUDG.


Di nti mayéga inyu sesema i Kristô, i i nkobol bés i minkôm mi nkoñ isi unu u yé i si énél i Satan, di nkon bé ki to nyemb woñi.—Lôk Héber 2:14, 15. 	 Thanks to Christ’s sacrifice, we are free from enslavement to this world under Satan’s control, and we no longer live in fear of death.—Heb. 2:14, 15.


Ndi, nuu numpe a hôñlaha nye le, i sista i, a bé a tiñi i gwés Yéhôva ikété mandutu hala a yé 40 ma ñwii; a bé nkwoog nkaa le, i sista i, i bé hégél bé nye bipék bibe. 	 However, the other brother reminded him that she had served Jehovah loyally in difficult circumstances for 40 years; he was sure that she meant no harm.


Jon bôt bana boba ba bi kal Milan ni manyañ nu munlôm le ba jôp matôa map inyu yap nwaa loñ, inyule ba bé bat bé boñge mapep. 	 The two told Milan and his brother to get into their car to cross the border, as the children’s papers were not being checked.


13 I len ini, lôk kéé i i yé njohok, i gwé minson mi mi mbat bo le ba éga lôk kéé i yé bo mañ. 	 13 Some younger ones may now be coordinating activities that include older brothers.


I ngandak bahoma, lôk kéé i bé kôli kon woñi le ba bôk Ndap Ane, inyule ba bé tehe miñindô ni bakana ba kôdi inyu bégés Djob ntôñ. 	 In many places, the brothers had good reason to fear that if the two races met together for worship, their Kingdom Hall would be destroyed.


I yé loñge le u tila man kaat inyu toñol le u yé pôôs i moni mi. 	 Include a letter stating that the donation is conditional.


“Inyu boñ le me laa ti nlô wem lipém, hala a nsômbôl kobla le me nlama unda nye ikété maboñok mem le a gwé mahee ni le me gwé ngôñ le a ba maséé. 	 “To respect my husband means I show by my actions that I value him and that I want him to be happy.


KE NI BISU I UNDA LE U NTÉÑBE I KE MAKODA 	 CONTINUE DEVOTING YOURSELF TO MEETING TOGETHER


Mangéda mahogi, me bé toñle nye ngim jam, me kal ki nye le a hek pék mu jam li i kel i, ilole di ntémb di pôdôl mu. 	 Sometimes I gave him an explanation to think about for a day or so before we resumed our discussion.


Me bi nigil i yéñ bakalô i bikai, ni i tôp bo inyu boñ nyôl. 	 I learned how to collect straw in the bush and how to thatch a roof.


Nyen a nti bés niñ! 	 He is the One who gave us life!


A bi noode bôdôl yigil Bibel ni m’ma yem. 	 He offered my mother a Bible study.


HÉGDA LE: U yé hiôm i ndap i het ba ntéédana minlômbi mi gwom. 	 PICTURE THIS: You are touring a museum full of ancient monuments.


Mbus, me bi bana nsima i sal kiki ngwélél makiiña, ni kiki ngwélél nu hikuu hi loñ. 	 Later, I had the privilege of serving there as a traveling overseer and then as branch overseer.


Nano a yé ntandaa ngéda le, mu nya biloñ, kiki bo Kôñgô, Madagaskar, ni Ruwanda, bilôk bikéé bi yé bi bana i pohol ipôla somb bijek inyu mahaa map ni somb bi Bibel, bi, ngim mangéda bi yé bi nhee nsaa u ngim sonde tole ngim sôñ i bôlô. 	 For years, in such lands as Congo, Madagascar, and Rwanda, brothers often had to choose between having food for their families and having copies of the Bible, which sometimes cost the equivalent of a weekly or a monthly wage.


Hala a bi boñ le di laa somb yak isi, hi mut a kal bés le: “Bés bon ba Kina, di mbéna bé nuñul disi.” 	 We were even able to buy the property from the man who had said that “Chinese do not sell.”


Lelaa di nla tééda litehge lilam inyu jam li bôlô? 	 How can we maintain a balanced view of our secular work?


Bibel i nhôla bés i ba nkwoog nkaa inyu jam li. 	 The Bible provides a basis for such conviction.


ANE DJOB I YÉ KIKI TIK PERL 	 GOD’S KINGDOM—LIKE A PRICELESS PEARL


7 Ikété kaat Matéô pes 10, di nléba biniigana Yésu a bi ti 12 baôma. 	 7 In Matthew chapter 10, we find instructions that Jesus gave to his 12 apostles.


Nigil i yi bilem bi mbébél bôt ba bi ke loñ yap ngwéé, ni mam base yap i ñoo. 	 Learn and respect refugees’ religious and cultural sensitivities.


10 Ibale di nti bôt bape lipém inyule ba yé ngwañ, di nla lona mbagla ikété likoda. 	 10 If we judge others on the basis of their material wealth, we could create class distinctions in the congregation.


Kel yada, a bi naña me i mbai yé le di nyo ndék man jam. 	 Once he invited me to his home for refreshments.


10 To hala kiki Nôa ni bon bé bôlôm bo baa ba bééna hiki wada nwaa wada, libii li ñamb li bé jam li ntôl i dilo di basôgôsôgô. 	 10 Although Noah and his three sons each had only one wife, polygamy was practiced in patriarchal times.


Bibel i nkal le Yéhôva a yé Djob “nu a mpot bé bitembee.” 	 Jehovah is described in the Bible as the God “who cannot lie.”


Me yé maséé ngandak inyule me bi yoñ makidik i gwel nson het ngôñ batéé likalô i yé keñi. 	 I’m so glad I took up serving where the need is greater.


A BAGWAL Ni hôla bon banan i “bana pék inyu tohi” 	 Parents—Help Your Children Become “Wise for Salvation”


11 Yôsep a bi kôhna pôla i toñle mut mok numpe. 	 11 Joseph had an opportunity to present his case to a fellow prisoner.


‘ME KÔS NDÉÉÑGA, NDI ME BÉ BÉ METAMA’ 	 “PERSECUTED, BUT NOT ABANDONED”


(Efésô 5:17) Inyu hôla bés, di gwé bisélél ntôñ u nti bés kiki bo: Index des publications de la société Watchtower, Guide de recherche des témoins de Jéhovah, Watchtower Library, Watchtower KOBOT BIKAAT I INTERNET, ni JW Library nu di nla gwélél i tafel tole téléfôn. Bisélél bini bi nhôla bés i ôt nseñ ni yigil yés Bibel, ni i ndap lihaa. 	 (Eph. 5:17) Make good use of study aids provided through the Christian congregation, such as the Watch Tower Publications Index, the Research Guide for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Watchtower Library, the Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY, and the JW Library app. These tools are designed to help us get the most out of our personal and family study.


(2 Timôtéô 4:2) Jon, di ke ni bisu i yônôs nson wés ni makénd, di ban-ga ñem ngôô inyu “bôt bobasôna.” 	 (2 Tim. 4:2) Let us continue to carry out our assignment with zeal and tender compassion for “all sorts of people.”


(Matéô 6:24) Ngéda di mbugus bibégés di nti Yéhôva, di niigaga ki bôt bape Bañga yé, di nkôhna maséé ma mbuma ñañ. 	 (Matt. 6:24) When we focus first on serving Jehovah and teaching others his Word, we experience incomparable joy.


Kôôgana bebee ni nye, inyu boñ le “a téé bé, a lédés ki bé.” (1 Pétrô 5:10; Yakôbô 4:8) Munu yigil ini, di ga wan mam ima ma nla boñ le di ôt makôô i nson di nti Nyambe, di ga tehe ki lelaa i bii matiñ ma Bibel bisélél i nla hôla bés i kolba mandutu. 	 Draw ever closer to him, for “he will make you firm, he will make you strong.” (1 Pet. 5:10; Jas. 4:8) In this article, we will consider two situations that could cause us to slow down in our service to God and we will discuss how applying Bible principles can help us to cope.


Ngéda di nyoñ ngaba i nya i yôni bibégés di nti nye, hala a ñunda le di ngwés nye ni le di bi ti toi bésbomede nkikip inyu boñ sômbôl yé. 	 Our full share in worship reveals that we love Jehovah and are truly dedicated to him.


Ngandak lôk kéé i nyoñ bitelbene i ke téé likalô i het batéé likalô ba nhañ. 	 Many brothers and sisters expend themselves in order to preach in areas where the need is greater.


Mbek yem i bé nene ibe ngandak, ndi mbus me boñ radio ni mabéñba mape, dokta a kal nwaa wem Happy le: “Kon bañ woñi. 	 My condition looked quite serious, but after X-rays and an examination, the doctor told Happy: “Don’t worry.


Inyuki ndék bôt yon i bi wo ndigi?* Ngén yada nyoo loñ i, i nkal le: ‘Ibale u nok nyeñg ikeñi, u tehe ki tuye a nsa, ôt ngwéé ngii dikôa inyule ndék ngéda tuye a nkôpna ngii nkoñ.’ 	 Why comparatively so few?* A saying among the islanders is: ‘If a strong tremor occurs and the sea withdraws, run to the hills, for the sea will soon rush ashore.’


I tôñ ni mam ma mbuu i nkobla kii? 	 Setting our minds on the spirit involves our doing what?


Ngeñ hop Grikia u bi yila hop bisu u bon ba Lôk Yuda, i nok Bitilna bi Lôk Héber i bi yila ndutu inyu libim ikété yap. 	 But as many Jews became Greek-speaking, understanding the Hebrew Scriptures became more difficult for most.


Nigil i yi mam ma yé toi we nseñ, u jôs lem i pémés moni inyu mam ma ta bé nseñ. 	 Identify your actual needs, and eliminate unnecessary expenses.


I nya i yôni, di ga yila toi bon ba Djob.—Rôma 8:21. 	 In the fullest sense, we will all be children of God.—Rom. 8:21.


Toñol lelaa minkwel mi gwé ño le “Qu’enseigne réellement la Bible? (fiches d’étude),” mi mi mpam hiki ngéda i internet, mi nla hôla we i kwés wemede nkaa ni mam u nhémle. 	 Describe how the online series of study guides, “What Does the Bible Really Teach?,” can help you strengthen your conviction.


Mahéñha ntôñ u nlona i len ini, ma mbat le di bana suhulnyu mu kii di nsélél Yéhôva ni lôk kéé yés. 	 Recent organizational changes have required that we remain flexible in our service to God and to our brothers.


Ba bé lama kwee man munlôm hilo hié hi nyônôs juem hi niñ, inyule ha nyen matjél ma bé le ma hoo maba.—wp18.1, p. 7. 	 Circumcision was to be done on the eighth day of life, which was ideal with regard to the blood’s ability to clot.—wp18.1, p. 7.


Di wan dihéga diba: 	 Consider two examples:


Inyuki bitembee, wip, ni mintén mi ngitelepsép mimpe mi ntôl i len ini? 	 Why are lying, stealing, and other forms of dishonesty so common today?


SONDE I 13-19 MAYE SÉP 2017 	 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13-19, 2017


Nduña di nôgda i gwé bé héga, ibale kristen ipe yon i boñ bés hala! 	 How much greater the pain is if it is caused by a fellow Christian!


(Lôk Héber 4:11) Hégda maséé ni lingoñoo ba bé le ba bana mu nson u! 	 (Heb. 4:11) Imagine how fulfilling and rewarding that project would have been!


Di nlama diihe likébla li konangoo i mbuma ñañ i Djob ngandak, di nwahak ki le i éga niñ yés i hiki kel. 	 We should highly value the gift of God’s undeserved kindness and let it affect our life daily.


7, 8. (a) Inyuki ngandak bon ba Lôk Yuda i hiai nyônôs aa B.N.Y., i bé nok bé Bitilna bi Lôk Héber? (b) Kii i yé ngobol ini le La Septante? 	 7, 8. (a) Why were many Jews in the third century B.C.E. unable to understand the Hebrew Scriptures? (b) What is the Greek Septuagint?


Tolakii nwaa wem ni bingond gwem bi bé haa ni me, me bi kôs hogbe i yi le Maria ni me, di bé di ngi téédaga ndéñbe yés ipañ Yéhôva. 	 Although my wife and daughters were far away, I drew comfort from knowing that Maria and I had remained loyal to Jehovah.


“Hônba i nlama sugus nson wé loñge” 	 “Let Endurance Complete Its Work”


Ti ndémbél i éba lelaa bañga mawanda i nla léhdana wada ni nuu, to ibale bôt bés ba lihaa ba ntjôô bés. 	 Give an example of how true friends can bring comfort even when close relatives fail to do so.


A toñle nye le a bé ntombok ni mandutu, ma nye ni lihaa jé ba bé boma. 	 She explained that she was beset by personal and family problems.


Ngéda di nigil hala, gwéha yés ipañ Yéhôva ni Yésu i nkônde hol, hol ni hol, kayéle ni laa pam i ôt bañga nseñ ni Mbigda nyemb Yésu. 	 Such a study project may help you to deepen your love and appreciation for Jehovah and Jesus and thus may help you to benefit more fully from the Memorial.


Mbus ndék ngéda, a yila mañ. 	 Shortly thereafter, he was appointed an elder.


Ndi, hala a bé nye ndutu i léba bôlô i i nyoñ bé nye ngandak ngéda. 	 Yet, she wanted to do more for Jehovah, so she quit her job and started to pioneer.


16 Di nla bé héya libak li nlômbi mut ni ngui yés yotama. 	 16 Stripping off old personality traits cannot be done in one’s own strength.


Kiki a bé nkwoog nkaa le base i Mbôgi Yéhôva yon i gwé maliga, a bi sôblana i nwii 1952. 	 Becoming convinced that Jehovah’s Witnesses had the truth, she got baptized in 1952.


SONDE I 3-9 BIÔÔM 2016 	 WEEK OF OCTOBER 3-9, 2016


Baa u gwé soso gwéha inyu bôt bape, u nôgdaga ki le u gwé mbegee keñi i hôla bo i gwélél Yéhôva? 	 Do you have deep love for others and feel a great responsibility to help them serve Jehovah?


Bibéba bi bôt bi nla hoñol le i tjiba i, i ga tihba bé bo. 	 The wicked may think that they are safe from such judgment.


Béñge kii i nkal. 	 Consider what it says.


Njel u ngwélél inyu kodol bon boñ len, i ga tihba maada moñ ni bo i dilo di nlo 	 How you discipline your children today will affect communication with them later


(Lukas 3:31) Ndi inyuki Lukas a nsima bé Maria kiki man Eli mu kaat lihaa jé? 	 (Luke 3:31) But why does Luke not list Mary in his genealogy as the daughter of Heli, her father?


Ndi u nlama boñ biliya inyu boñ mam malam hiki ngéda.”—Brandon. 	 But you can build it gradually if you’re consistently responsible over time.”—Brandon.


Ni béñge lelaa a boñ ni mam mabe ma bé i Sôdôm ni Gômôra. 	 Consider what he did about the wrongdoing that was common in Sodom and Gomorrah.


Ngéda Salômô a bé sômbôl yi njee a yé nyañ, a bi ti oda le ba kan man ngélé iba, hala a bi tôdôl ñem ngôô u muda a bé toi nyañ. 	 When Solomon put them to the test by ordering that the baby be cut in half, the real mother’s compassion was stirred.


Kinje maséé bana bape ba bé le ba bana, i yi le ba nol bé lôkisañ inyule ba bi tibil wan mam ilole ba nkit yom ba bé lama boñ! 	 How thankful those Israelites must have been that they did not massacre their brothers based on incomplete information but took the time to get the facts!


Yéhôva a mbat bé le di yôiba iloo héga, tole di tjél mam momasôna ma nlona bés maséé. 	 Jehovah does not want us to practice severe self-denial or to abstain from wholesome activities that bring enjoyment.


Lelaa Mbôgi Yéhôva yada i i niñ i Ôstrélia, i ntehe nson u téé likalô? 	 How does one Witness in Australia feel about preaching?


TÉÉDA ÑEM NGIM, U BA KI MASÉÉ 	 MAINTAIN A COMPLETE HEART AND REJOICE


Boñge ba wanda ba yé ba nañ bo ngi bana yi i i nhôla bo i tjek mam map ma niñ. 	 Young people are entering adulthood without the skills they need to succeed.


3 Mbus ngéda, Yôsua a bi kôs nson nkeñi le a éga litén li Djob i Hisi hi likak. 	 3 Later, Joshua had the daunting task of settling God’s people in the Promised Land.


Liwan tjôdôt li nkap bôt môga 12, inoñnaga ni kiki biyimbne bi zôdiak tole horoskop bi yé. 	 Astrology classifies people under one of 12 categories, or zodiac signs, according to their date of birth.


Inyule bi nla hôla we i keñgle maboñok ma nla lona wemede nduña, bi lona ki we bisai inyule u nkeñgle ‘lôlha ôa yosôna, ni nyai, ni hiun, ni jenakiñ, ni liôbôsjôl.’—Efésô 4:31. 	 Thus, you will likely avoid actions that could cause anxiety for you personally, and you will benefit by avoiding “malicious bitterness, anger, wrath, screaming, and abusive speech.”—Eph. 4:31.


Nlômbi nsañal wada le Charles Harris a ntoñol le mandutu a bi boma, ni i ke bahoma ba yé haa ikété loñ, ba bi boñ le a kôôge Yéhôva bebee. 	 Longtime pioneer Charles Harris explained that the isolation and physical hardships of the outback actually drew him closer to Jehovah.


14 Njel i nyônôs ina inyu hôñôs adna i yé le di unda gwéha kiki Yéhôva, Nyambe nu gwéha. 	 14 A fourth way to promote unity is by showing love in imitation of Jehovah, the God of love.


Makoda ma ndôn ni mana makoda makeñi mape ma bé nseñ ngandak ikété niñ yés. 	 Conventions and assemblies were an important part of our lives.


(Néhémia 9:20, 21) Ni njel Elisa, Yéhôva a bi boñ manyaga le a bulus ndék môô i yik muda. 	 (Neh. 9:20, 21) Through the prophet Elisha, Jehovah performed the miracle of multiplying the small quantity of oil for a faithful widow.


Ngéda di mpam i boñ hala, di nla kabna bibañga bi kaat Tjémbi 64:10, bi bi nkal le: “Mut a téé sép a’ kon maséé inyu Yéhôva, a solbene ki nyeni.” 	 In all such ways, we can share in the truth of Psalm 64:10, which says: “The righteous one will rejoice in Jehovah and take refuge in him.”


Me bi yék gwom gwobisôna inyu noñ Malét (F. Fajardo), Libuy li nyéé 	 How We Strip Off and Keep Off the Old Personality, Aug.


I hôñlaha ki me mandutu bôt ba mboma, ni bisai me nkôhna inyule me ngwélél matiñ ma Bibel i niñ yem. 	 It reminds me of the challenges people are facing and of the benefits I have experienced by applying Bible principles in my life.


Nu a nlôl i jôl li Yéhôva a ba nsaibak.” 	 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of Jehovah.”


I u, u nlôôha ba mahee ikété ñañ u bôt ba binam, Yésu a bi tôp tjémbi di bibégés ni banigil bé mbus a téé Bilôp bi Nwet.—Añ Matéô 26:30. 	 On the most important night in human history, Jesus included the singing of songs after the institution of the Lord’s Evening Meal.—Read Matthew 26:30.


RUMANIA 	 ROMANIA


Jon, i sôñ Biôôm 2017, di bi kôhna bisai bi mbuma ñañ. 	 Then in October 2017, we received an outstanding blessing.


“U nla léba hogbe i yi le mut nu u gwéhék a yé ntéédaga mahoñol ma Djob, nu a ga bigda hiki hisii jam i mbéñge nye, a lona ki nye bitugne.” 	 “May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again.”


Ngim mangéda le bibomb bi bilôk bikéé bi bé yilna bés kiki manoodana, mankéé Woodworth a bé kalak le: “Ni mbale, hala a nhélés toi bés ngéda di ntehe nson Nwet wés a mboñ lôñni bikwéha bi bôt.” 	 When on occasion the imperfections of others proved challenging, Brother Woodworth would say, “It sure is marvelous what the Lord has done with what he has to work with.”


Kegla i loo bañ, ba bi yéñ makénd i pes mbuu. 	 In the morning, they looked for some spiritual encouragement.


KII HALA A NKOBLA 	 WHAT IT MEANS


Me bé boñ nlélém bôlô i mbus kosi. 	 I followed a similar routine in the afternoon.


Ha ngéda i, bilôk bikéé bi bôlôm ni bi bôda bi bé gwélél likeñge jada ba nsébél le stencil inyu bôt ba bi tip ti môl map inyu kôs Nkum Ntat ni Réveillez-vous! 	 Back then, brothers and sisters typed address stencils (small metal plates) for new subscribers to The Watchtower and Awake!


Mbus ndék sonde, me bôdôl ke makoda ma bé tagbe i dokta li mankéé Hardaker. 	 A few weeks later, I began attending Christian meetings at Brother Hardaker’s medical clinic.


Ibale di ñañ Bibel, di nyoñok ki ngéda i tibil nok yo, di ga bana pék, bañga yi, liyi bagal mam, yi, ngap i hek pék, ni liyi yoñ makidik malam. 	 By reading God’s Word and meditating on it, we can develop wisdom, insight, good judgment, knowledge, thinking ability, and soundness of mind.


Inyuki Yôsep a bééna ngôñ ni hônba, ni limbe libak lilam a bi éba? 	 Why did Joseph need patience, and what fine attitude did he have?


Mbus sonde yada, boba ba bomna i Ndap Ane. Ba bôdôl ni masoohe. 	 The new overseer did not take offense at this outburst, but neither could he ignore it.


Ha nyen di bé lama ni meya ni mam ma mondo: bôt, loñ, yak ni hilémb. 	 Then started the adjustment to a new people, a new land, and even a new language.


To hala kiki bihégél bini bi yé disii, di nje ngandak mam kiki bo matam ma bie, mbôô, bitandi ni minsoñ. 	 As small as those creatures are, they eat a lot of fruit, seeds, insects, or worms.


DI ‘LÔÔHA GWÉHNA BÉS NI BÉS’ 	 WE “HAVE INTENSE LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER”


22 Lelaa di nla eñgep ni tééda libak li mut yondo 	 22 How We Put On and Keep On the New Personality


Ñkeda u minje mi nyét <size>{ $size }Go</size> u yé bebee ni bôdôl, u ñke ni bisu ? 	 You are about to initiate a download of <size>{ $size }GB</size>, proceed?


Mankéé nu muda le Ami a ntoñol lelaa i bi yoñ bé nye ngandak ngéda, inyu yi le ngôñ batéé likalô i yé keñi i homa a bééne. A nkal le: “Ndék ngéda i mbus malo mem i Ghana, me bi téé likalô i ngim mbai, di yéñék bôt ba mbuk. 	 Amy relates how she quickly became aware of a great need: “Shortly after arriving in Ghana, we preached in a small village and searched for deaf individuals.


A ga yip mis i ngii mabo-ñok mem mabe.’ 	 He will overlook my wrong deeds or actions.’


(Añ 2 Korintô 8:13-15.) 	 (Read 2 Corinthians 8:13-15.)


Ha ni nyen kiññem yés i ga hôla bés ibale di bi niiga yo loñge. 	 That is where our Bible-trained conscience comes into play.


15 Iloo mahôla di nla ti bo i pes minsôn, bôt ba ke loñ yap ngwéé ba ngwé ngôñ ni mahôla ma mbuu ni le di mômôs bo mahoñol. 	 15 More than material assistance, refugees need spiritual and emotional support.


To hee dingonda di, di yé i len ini, me nhémle le ba nke ni bisu i nigil njee a yé Yéhôva. 	 Wherever those two girls are now, I hope that they learn more about Jehovah.


Lelaa Yéhôva a mpohol i bet a ñôt i nyeni? 	 How does Jehovah choose those whom he draws to himself?


“Ñem mut a téé sép u ntibil hoñol kiki w’a timbhe, ndi nyo u bibéba bi bôt u mpôe mam mabe mpôôege.” 	 “The heart of the righteous one meditates before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out bad things.”


(Markô 13:13) Kiki Daniel, di nkôôge bebee ni Yéhôva, Djob jés. 	 (Mark 13:13) Like Daniel, therefore, let us draw close to Jehovah, our God.


Paul a yigye bikristen gwobisôna i bana ndik ‘minkwel mi mi nhôlôs bôt kiki i nsômbla, le ndi bôt ba nok nwo ba kôs karis.’ 	 Paul exhorted all Christians to speak “what is good for building up as the need may be, to impart what is beneficial” to others.


Too di ga téñbe i gwés Yéhôva, tole di ga ke i pes Satan. 	 Either we remain loyal to Jehovah or we place ourselves in Satan’s camp.


(Bakéés 6:11, 27) A bi gwélél bé nson wé inyu yéñ bana jôl likeñi. 	 (Judg. 6:11, 27) He did not seize upon his assignment to gain prominence.


Ibabé pééna, ngitelepsép i ñôbôs hikuu hi maada malam. 	 There is little doubt that dishonesty can destroy the fabric of precious relationships.


8 Ndék ngéda, njiiha keñi nkoñ isi u mah bé bana, i nlo. 	 8 The greatest tribulation in mankind’s history is coming soon.


11 I nwii 1382, ngobol i Ngisi yada ba bi ti jôl le Bibel i Wycliffe i bi pam. 	 11 In 1382, the English translation later known as the Wycliffe Bible was produced.


Kii u nlama boñ ibale u yé mbaglak ni lihaa joñ inyule u noñ Yésu? 	 What should you do if you experience family division because you are following Jesus?


Ndi, biliya bi njômbi ñem bi bagwélél ba Yéhôva bobasôna mpôdnaga, bi nhôla i bok mbôgi ni “biloñ gwobisôna.” 	 However, the combined effort of all of Jehovah’s willing ministers contributes to the giving of a witness “to all the nations.”


Baa yak bés di kôli bé diihe makidik ma bilôk bikéé inyu mam ma gwé bé bañga nseñ?—1 Korintô 10:32, 33. 	 Therefore, should we not also respect our brother’s right to make personal decisions in matters of lesser importance?—1 Cor. 10:32, 33.


2 I pes kaat i, i ntihba ndugi minhook tôbôtôbô. 	 2 Anointed Christians are those principally addressed in that chapter.


I yé tooha gwéha, i i ntôñ ndigi ni yomede. 	 It is a distorted, selfish love.


Baa di nla kal le bikwéha bi bôt bi mbédél Nhek ngiinda yosôna pil inyu biloñge bi mam ba mbôñôl diyeyeba? Baa a ntehe toi le a nlama sayap bôt ba inyu saa pil i biloñge bi mam ba mboñ? Di ntimbhe le ñ. 	 Can we conclude that the Creator of the universe considers himself to be indebted to mere humans who perform deeds of mercy and that he views such giving as loans that he repays with favor and blessings?


Ndik i ñwii u ntagbe, di ntila bebee le didun ndi didun di-na ni pes di bikaat bi ntoñol Bibel. 	 Last year alone, we produced approximately 4.5 billion pieces of Bible literature.


Legle ngim hop 	 Request a Language


Ngéda me bi mal ti likak jem li bisu, bôda ba siksa ba bi kit le ba ga bagal bés ba di yé boñge bôda. 	 After I took my initial vows, the nuns decided to separate us girls.


Ba tilna ki hikuu hi loñ i Kanada ni hikuu hi loñ i Ghana. 	 They also wrote to the branch in Canada and to the branch in Ghana.


Badba le: Lelaa lôñ yem ni bo i ntihba maada mem ni Yéhôva? 	 Ask yourself what effect their companionship will have on your relationship with Jehovah.


I jam ba bi boñ, li bi boñ le ba pei nyemb. 	 Their decisive action meant their survival.


(Tjémbi 119:105) Di nla ki kôs mahôla ma bôt bape ba ba ntehe le di ngi gwé lem i, to ibale bésbomede di nyi bé. 	 (Ps. 119:105) We might also need loving help from others who may see prejudiced attitudes in us, even if we cannot see them in ourselves.


6 Yéhôva a bi nôgda ñem ngôô inyu litén jé Israel yak ngéda li bé boñ béba i mis mé. 	 6 Jehovah felt compassion for his people Israel even when they sinned.


(1 Yôhanes 3:18) Gaby a mbigda le: “Me nti Yéhôva mayéga ngandak inyu mimañ mi gwéha mi mi bi nit me mu i hiki pant i ndutu me bi kôs. 	 (1 John 3:18) Gaby recalls: “I am truly grateful to Jehovah for the loving elders who walked me through every difficult step of the way.


LEM I TIMBIS MAM NI MBUS 	 PROCRASTINATION


Ndi, ngôñ yés i boñ hala i yé i wéna ngéda ba mbat bés le di boñ mam ma di ngwés bé. 	 However, our willingness is especially put to the test when we are asked to do things that are not initially to our liking.


Nano, ni njel makébla ma ngandak bôt, lôñni ‘likôlhaga’ li ba nkôlha moni, bi mboñ le ntôñ Yéhôva u bi kobol bi Bibel, u tjam ki gwo inyu hiki mut ikété mahaa, ni hiki nnigil Bibel. 	 Now, by means of the contributions of many and “an equalizing” of finances, Jehovah’s organization has sponsored the translation and distribution of Bibles to each member of the family as well as to spiritually hungry Bible students.


Kii di nla nigil i ndémbél i Maria? 	 What can we learn from the example of Mary?


Ilole Kornéliô a nyila kristen ngikweeba nu bisu, añgel yada i bi éga ñôma Pétrô i nyeni. 	 Before Cornelius was baptized as the first uncircumcised Gentile Christian, an angel directed him to send for the apostle Peter.


“Boñge ba wanda, bôda ni dingonda . . . 	 “Young men and young women . . .


(1 Pétrô 5:8, 9). Inoñnaga ni jam li mpôda mu pes yosôna i het nlôñ u 1 Korintô 10:13 u nyôña, Paul a bé pôdôl manoodana ma Lôk Israél i bi boma i ñoñ. 	 (1 Pet. 5:8, 9) In the context of 1 Corinthians 10:13, Paul refers to the tests that Israel faced in the wilderness.


(Bingéngén 17:22) Ñ, kiki u nkéñbaha maséé moñ, hala a nhôla yak we le u ba mbôô. 	 (Prov. 17:22) Yes, as you increase your joy, you are likely to have better physical health.


Di nwahak bañ kekikel le maboñok ma bôt ma ôbôs maada més malam ni Yéhôva. 	 May we never allow our relationship with Jehovah to be negatively affected by the actions of others.


Me ni mankéé nu a bé nkena homa ba mpémés bikaat, di bé ke mandap ni mandap ha libôga li hikuu hiés inyu yi too mut a bé le a nuñle bés homa wé. 	 The printery overseer and I went from house to house in the neighborhood of the branch, asking whether anyone wanted to sell his property.


SONDE I 21-27 MAYE SÉP 2016 	 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 21-27, 2016


Makidik moñ inyu nson likalô ma yé le kii? 	 What is your determination with regard to your ministry?


Kii bibuk bi nlôñ kaat u Ndiimba Mbén 6:4, 5 bi nkobla inyu yés i len ini? 	 And what meaning do the words of Deuteronomy 6:4, 5 have for us today?


Ndimbhe i mbadga i, i ñunda loñge loñge le u nson Yésu a bi bôdôl, wo bé won ba yé sal. 	 The answer to that question makes it clear that they are not carrying out the work that Christ began.


5 Ndutu ipe i yé i mbéna kwo ngéda muda a nyis nlôm le, “me yé jém.” 	 5 New anxieties often surface after a wife announces to her husband, “We are going to have a baby.”


Tole jam li bisu i mis moñ li bé le u sañgal ndañ ipôla we ni manyuñ ni i ke ni bisu i téñbe ni Yéhôva?—Añ Tjémbi 119:165; Kôlôsé 3:13. 	 Or was your main concern that of making peace with your brother and remaining loyal to Jehovah?—Read Psalm 119:165; Colossians 3:13.


Bitison bi, bi bi tiba kiki ‘bitison bipubhaga.’ 	 The cities were given “a sacred status.”


Ndi i nwii 66 N.Y. ngéda ngomin Lôk Rôma i i bé énél i loñ Yudéa, nu jôl li bé le Gessius Florus, a bi yoñ moni mu nkuu témpel, hala a bi kônde bédés Lôk Yuda hiun ikété ñem. 	 But in 66 C.E. when the Roman procurator of Judea, Gessius Florus, seized funds from the sacred temple treasury, the enraged Jews had had enough.


Inyule ba ndiihe mambén map, ba yônhak mimbônga nwap, ba bén-ga ki pot maliga. 	 They abide by the rules, keep their promises, and always tell the truth.


10 To hala kii di mboma mandutu, lelaa di nla ba nkwoog nkaa le di ntéñba ni gwéha lisañ li bôt? 	 10 Despite the problems we have, how can we make sure that we continue to show brotherly love?


(Rôma 6:23; Masoola 5:9, 10) Baa likébla li Djob li ga lona ki bimbe bisai? 	 (Romans 6:23; Revelation 5:9, 10) What other blessings are included in Jehovah’s gift?


Jon hala a bé jam li kôli le “kék i Éfraim” i gwélana i pot inyu ane i jôm li matén. 	 Therefore, it was appropriate that the stick representing the ten-tribe kingdom be called “the stick of Ephraim.”


Disii di mam ti, di nla tééda, ni yoñ biniigana bi bi mbéda inyu boñ le di laa bôl. 	 So these cells have a way to store and copy the information needed to replicate themselves.


Kii mimañ mi bôt, njohok lôk kéé, ni baa bap ba nla boñ inyu tééda adna ni nsañ ikété ntôñ u Yéhôva? 	 What might older ones and younger ones, as well as their wives, do to help maintain the peace and unity of Jehovah’s organization?


Jon, inyu ba mu nsoñgi u, di nlama bok mis mu jam li li nlôôha ba nseñ, ni tibil ki nok inyuki li gwé mahee. 	 To be integrity-keepers, we need to fix our eyes on that big issue and comprehend how important it really is.


Ndi to hala, libim ipôla yap li bi ke ni bisu i téé likalô ikété lisol. 	 Most, though, had done their best to persevere in the face of official suppression.


BÔT BA BÉ MINKÔM BON BA JUBUS MALIGA I LOÑ I KIRGISTAÑ 	 FORMER EXILES BRING THE TRUTH TO KYRGYZSTAN


Memle bihégél bi Yéhôva. 	 Enjoy Jehovah’s creation.


Kii i bi sôña Kain i gwélél ngap yé i yoñ makidik malam, ni umbe nsaa? 	 What affected Cain’s ability to make a wise decision, and with what result?


A BAGWAL, NI YÉMBÉL NDUTU I HILÉMB 	 PARENTS, BRIDGE THE LANGUAGE BARRIER


Ndoñi i, i nti we ngandak biniigana inyu biloñ ni mambok ma ngéda Bibel, inyu yi ngéda miñañ mi mi bé tagbe, yét, ntel tole ndamba i gwom, ni mam mape. 	 These provide useful information on geography, chronology, weights and measures, and so on.


Ba nsômbôl bé nwas i bôlô ba nkon maséé i boñ. 	 They do not want to give up work that they enjoy.


(Yôhanes 13:12-17) Di nlama ki soohe hiki ngéda inyu kôs mbuu mpubi u u nhôla bés i jôs mahoñol mo ki mo ma ntinde bés i hoñol le di nlel bôt bape.—Galatia 6:3, 4; Filipi 2:3. 	 (John 13:12-17) We also need to pray frequently for God’s spirit to help us fight any tendency of feeling superior to others.—Gal. 6:3, 4; Phil. 2:3.


I len ini, Stephen a yé nhôla nson, yak nwaa a yé nsañal nu ngéda yosôna hala a yé ngandak nwii nano. 	 Today, Stephen serves as a ministerial servant, and his wife has been a regular pioneer for several years.


19 I len ini, ntôñ u bagwelnson ba tôbôtôbô ba Mbôgi Yéhôva u yé 67 000 ikété nkoñ isi. 	 19 Currently, there are some 67,000 members of the Worldwide Order of Special Full-Time Servants of Jehovah’s Witnesses.


[1] (liben 3) Ngim bilôk bikéé gwés i nla bé ke hiki ngéda i makoda, inyule ba mboma ngim mandutu i ba nla bé keñgle, kiki bo béba kon. 	 [1] (paragraph 3) Some of our fellow believers are unable to attend meetings regularly because of circumstances beyond their control, such as serious illness.


I yé njel yada inyu tjam biniigana bi Bibel ni nkoñ isi woñsôna; nson unu, u mbôña ni njel makébla ma njômbi ñem. 	 It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations.


Yésu a bi kal le: “Ni tôñ bañ inyu yani, inyule yani y’a bana yé nduña.” 	 “Never be anxious about the next day,” said Jesus, “for the next day will have its own anxieties.”


(Yôhanes 3:16) Ngéda di mboñ béba, ndi di tam yo, di bat Yéhôva nwéhél ni njel sesema ini i nlôôha mahee, di nla ba nkwoog nkaa le liwanda jés ni Yéhôva li ga ôbi bé. 	 (John 3:16) If on the basis of this priceless provision we repentantly seek Jehovah’s forgiveness when we err, we can have the confidence that our friendship with him is still intact.


11 Juu li Bakena Ntôñ li nyoñ makidik ma ngui lôñ. 	 11 The Governing Body makes important decisions collectively.


KWEL NI SOBIINA WOÑ Baa di yé di hoo tole di yé di tiñha nwéhél? 	 How long does it usually take for us to forgive each other?


Bôt bahogi ba ba bi niñ ngéda ba bé tila Bibel, ba bi pam i lémél nye tolakii ba bi boñ bibéba bikeñi. 	 Some in Bible times enjoyed his approval even though they had formerly committed grave sins.


Bibel i nti bibep le, ibale di ‘nyagal Nyambe’ pék, a ga ti bés yo ni ñem maséé.* (Yakôbô 1:5) Sôk i nsôk, joba i bii i bisélél mam u nigil, u nwahak le Bañga i Nyambe i bane we kiki ‘tungeñ i makôô moñ’ ni ‘mapubi ma njel yoñ’—len ni i boga ni boga.—Tjémbi 119:105. 	 The Bible assures us that if we sincerely “keep asking God” for wisdom, he will grant it to us.* (James 1:5) Finally, strive to apply what you learn, letting God’s Word serve as both “a lamp to [your] foot” and a “light for [your] path”—now and throughout eternity.—Psalm 119:105.


(Filipi 1:9, 10) Di nlama neebe le i ngéda di nkôôba inyu likalô, inyu makoda, tole inyu ti nkwel, ngim mangéda, di ta di tehe bé le i mam di nkôôba ma mbéñge yak bésbomede. 	 (Phil. 1:9, 10) We must recognize that when we prepare for the ministry, for the meetings, or for a talk, we may not necessarily apply what we read to ourselves.


Me bi yimbe le bôt ba mbéna kon maséé i emble bés, ngéda ba nôgda le di ngwés mam di nsoñgol i Bibel, di boñok ki biliya i hôla bo.” 	 I’ve found that people respond well when they see that you are passionate about the Bible and are doing your best to help them.”


Lipep li bisu li bé ti ñañga u jôm li ñwii 1928-1937, inyu unda le jam ba nkal li yé mbale. 	 A front-page service report spanning ten years from 1928 to 1937 proved the point.


Ba bi lédés me, ba tééda ki me kiki man wap. 	 They comforted me and cared for me like a son.


Yéhôva a nyégsa bé mut i gwélél nye. 	 That is not Jehovah’s way.


BAA U YÉ TOI NHÔÔLAK I PES MBUU? 	 WHEN YOU ARE MATURE ENOUGH


Biliya likeñi bi mbôña inyu ke i añle bo ñañ nlam. 	 Many efforts are made to reach them with the good news.


Lelaa hala a nla ba maliga le Djob a bi héga bé?’ 	 How is it possible that God has always existed?’


Kinje maséé i hôla nye i nya i letee ni nyemb yé i sôñ Libuy li nyéé u nwii 1992! 	 What a joy it was to help him in that way until he finished his earthly course in December 1992!


Mam me mboma hana kiki li, ma mboñ le i sal homa ngôñ i batéé likalô i yé keñi, i nhôla i bana niñ i maséé kiyaga.” 	 Experiences such as this one make serving where the need is greater a very satisfying life.”


Ha ngéda i, i sôña le niñ i i hol, i bé toi nlélém kiki lisôh jém. 	 Ending the developing life would be like an abortion.


Inyu ba maliga, di nlama bana matiñ ma ngui ma ma ñéga bés. 	 To be honest, we need a strong moral code.


Ndi hala a’ kobol bés ni kii? 	 But freedom from what?


Di ga tibil yi bagal mam ibale di nigil ni ñem nsôhga i tehe mam kiki Yéhôva a ntehe mo. 	 We will develop good judgment by modestly learning to see things from Jehovah’s viewpoint.


Inyuki Yôhanes a bi ti Gayô makénd i ke ni bisu i leege bakén ki le a bééna lem i? 	 Why did John urge Gaius to continue showing hospitality when he was already doing so?


Inyuki Yéhôva a bi neebe le nlômbi Israél u ke i gwét? 	 Why did Jehovah approve of the wars of ancient Israel?


Kiki hihéga, di bé lama nigil i gwélél bisélél ni gwom bipe di mah gwélél bé. 	 For example, we had to learn to use appliances and utensils that were unfamiliar to us.


Me bi tehe i yom dokta a kal me kiki ndimbhe i Yéhôva.” 	 I took the doctor’s reply as an answer from Jehovah.”


Ngim mangéda, a mba a luk, yak isañ a luguk. Ndi sôk i nsôk, hiloga hiotama hion hi mba hi nluk inyule isañ a ñun. 	 Sometimes they may take turns driving, but eventually the son may do most, if not all, of the driving for his aging father.


Mankéé nu muda nu, a nla wan minlôñ mi Bibel mi mi ñunda le a nlama nôgôl Djob, ni ini oda i yilha bôt banigil. 	 She might consider relevant Bible texts, such as obeying God and the command to make disciples.


Jon inyu lédés bésbomede, di bé kodba to imbe ngéda di bé la, inyu nigil Bibel, tôp tjémbi ni soohe. 	 So to strengthen ourselves, we got together whenever we could to study the Bible, sing spiritual songs, and pray.


I ga ba hala ngéda ñwin di ñañal u yé toi kiki manwee—u nhôgbaha, u nsunus, u ntééda ki niñ! 	 It will when the message we preach is just like dew—gentle, refreshing, and life-sustaining!


Mambe mam ma nla boñ le kristen munlôm i bana liyéé tole i bana bañ? 	 What are some factors that may affect whether a brother wears a beard?


Mizuho ngond Yapan, a nkal le: “Me ni nlô wem Sachio di bé gwés ke sal i loñ i het ngôñ i batéé likalô i yé keñi—ndi hee ni? 	 Mizuho, from Japan, relates: “My husband, Sachio, and I always wanted to serve in a country where the need was greater—but where?


Hee homa me nla bii gwo i bisélél? 	 Where can I apply it?


12 I ngéda lék i yé, i nla ba ndutu i boñ le mambot més ma yidis libak jés, ma bak ma kôli, ma undga ki le di gwé yi i bagal mam. 	 12 In warmer climates, it can be particularly challenging to make sure that our style of dress is respectable and sensible and that it shows good judgment.


Mélés liodol 	 Finish recording


12 Jam lipe ki li yé le, Djob “a nsuhus bibéba bi bôt letee ni biték.” 	 12 On the other hand, God “hurls the wicked to the ground.”


Baa Yôhanes a bééna ngôñ i kônde lédés Gayô mu lem lam i? 	 Did John see the need to bolster Gaius’ courage?


Maria Victôria: “Me bi soohe Yéhôva ni ngui le a hôla me i gwel hilémb hiem. 	 Maria Victoria: “I fervently prayed to Jehovah to help me control my tongue.


Lelaa di nla unda le nwéhél yés i yé ntiik? 	 How can we show that our forgiveness is genuine?


(Añ Mika 4:1, 3.) 	 (Read Micah 4:1, 3.)


Djob a bi ep Môsé “i ba ñane ni nkobol, ni woo añgel i i pémél nye libui.” 	 God sent Moses “as both ruler and deliverer by means of the angel who appeared to him in the thornbush.”


13 Lelaa u nlama boñ ibale we muda, u yé mbiibaga ni mut nu a ta bé ntôñ, ngéda u nôgda wee a ntééda bé we loñge? 	 13 What if you are a wife and you feel that your unbelieving husband does not treat you properly?


Yimbe le Yésu a kal baôma bé le: “Tata a nkuhul lipém mu jam lini, le ni num matam ngandak, hala nyen n’a ba banigil bem.” 	 Note that Jesus told his apostles: “My Father is glorified in this, that you keep bearing much fruit and prove yourselves my disciples.”


I mut gwom bi bi nimil ni lihaa jé, ba bé nhelek kiyaga. 	 The man who had lost it was astonished—as was his family.


Di nlama bé ki to bôdôl “makôô ma mut,” ndik wengoñle bés, tole ngim mut numpe a yé le a la tohol bés. 	 Neither are we to rely on “the strong legs of a man,” acting as if we or some other human could bring salvation.


Jon, tibil pohol minlôñ mi Bibel mi nlôôha nseñ, yoñ ngéda i añ nwo, u toñol nwo, u ti dihéga di nhôla i nok nwo, éba ki lelaa ba nla bii nwo bisélél. 	 So select your key scriptures carefully, and take time to read, explain, illustrate, and apply them well.


Yéhôva nyen u nsélél.”—2 Korintô 9:7. 	 It is for Jehovah.”—2 Cor. 9:7.


Mbus, Yéhôva a bi unda le a nok nye ngéda a bi tiimba sima mam ma bé kônha Abraham woñi, a bôn ki nye le a ga tjé bé Sôdôm, to ibale a nléba ndik jôm li bôt li li téé sép mu tison i. 	 Then, Jehovah showed that he had listened as he repeated Abraham’s concerns and assured him that He would not destroy Sodom even if just ten righteous men were found in that city.


Bisita biba bi ntééne nwet sabe wada likalô i loñge ngéda, nyoo tison i Montévidéô, nyañ loñ i Urugwéi 	 Two sisters share a timely message with a store owner in Montevideo, capital of Uruguay


Emil a bé yén bebee ni Sokuluk, i libôga jés. 	 Emil settled near Sokuluk, in my home region.


Bañga i Djob i bi tinde Yôsia i yoñ bitelbene bi ngui inyu tjé bisat gwobisôna, ni kôôba soso ngand i Pasa, i i mbuma ñañ. 	 Guided by God’s Word, Josiah began a vigorous campaign against idolatry and arranged an unprecedented celebration of the Passover.


Loñge mbañ u nla wan i yé kaat Bibôdle 3:15. 	 One fascinating prophecy to consider is Genesis 3:15.


Bo ba bé gwés le énél Rôma i ke ni bisu i éga mam, inyule ni njel i nyen ba bé le ba tééda tel yap. 	 They wanted to keep the status quo. Many of their members enjoyed political power under the Roman administration.


(Ndiimba Mbén 17:17) To hala, Salômô a bi ndogop, sôk bi sôk a bii 700 baa. 	 (Deut. 17:17) Solomon disobeyed, eventually marrying 700 women.


Ngandak ngélé, lôk kéé i ma ke tééne bôt likalô ba ba nkal le ba ntip soohe inyu kôhna mahôla!* Mahol momasôna ma nson likalô ni ma yilha bôt banigil, yak i biloñ het di nkôhna ngolba, ma bak bé le ma bôña ngi mahôla ma biañgel. 	 In many cases, publishers have called on individuals who had just been praying for help!* The overall growth of the preaching and disciple-making work despite fierce opposition in some lands has likewise been possible only with superhuman assistance.


Nkwel u, u gwé ki môl ma bilôk bikéé bi bi ngi yii mok inyu hémle yap. 	 It includes links to lists of Witnesses currently imprisoned for their faith.


Me gwé bañga yi iloo balét bem bobasôna, inyule mbôgi yoñ [mabéhna moñ] i yé mahoñol mem. 	 I have more insight than all my teachers, because I ponder over your reminders.


14 Inyu tééda maséé més ma kété ni botñem yés siñ, di nlama tééda loñge loñge i mahoñol mbônga nlam u Yéhôva unu le: “Nuna-ki, me nhek ngii yondo yak ni hisi hi yondo. 	 14 To maintain our deep joy and firm hope, we want to keep clearly in mind the comforting promise of Jehovah: “Look!


Ibale Djob a ngwés bés, inyuki a neebe le mam mabe ma kwél bés? 	 If God loves us, why does he allow bad things to happen?


A bé basañ, ni unbaha bañ bon banan, miñem mi tiga hoi bo.” 	 You fathers, do not be exasperating your children, so that they do not become downhearted.”


Hala a nkobla le bôt ba ga niñ hana isi mba ni mba, ikété libak li peles i paradis! 	 That will mean life without end in perfection on a paradise earth!


(Matéô 22:37) Bañga gwéha yon i nla boñ le di bana maada malam ni Yéhôva Djob, ndi he woñi bé tole yi yotama. 	 (Matthew 22:37) A real relationship with Jehovah God must be based, not on fear or blind obedience, but on love.


Lelaa sita i nla yoña nlô wé nu a ta bé Mbôgi Yéhôva? 	 How could a Christian sister win over her unbelieving husband?


Me bé me ma nigil i unda le me yé toi lok ha ngéda i. 	 Up to this point in my life, I had learned to be somewhat macho.


Yeñ madimbhe 	 Search for answers


Adna ilam ngéda Mbigda nyemb Yésu 	 Pleasant Unity and the Memorial


Inyuki a mboñ hala? 	 Why is that?


Nano a yé ndék nwii le Kazuhirô, nsañal wada i loñ Yapan, a bi bôdôl kwo ti, a nimis yi, kayéle ba kena nye i dokta. 	 Some years ago, Kazuhiro, a pioneer in Japan, had an epileptic seizure, lost consciousness, and was taken to a hospital.


(Bakéés 11:12-27) Matiñ ma Djob ma ma bé nit Mbén Môsé, ma bi uñgus mahoñol ni ñem u Yéfta. 	 (Judg. 11:12-27) Godly principles that were embedded in the Mosaic Law molded Jephthah’s thinking as well as his heart.


SONDE I 19-25 LIBUY LI NYÉÉ 2016 	 WEEK OF DECEMBER 19-25, 2016


Mandutu ni nduña bi nla yuu bés kayéle di ba wengoñle moo més ma ntomb. 	 Pressures and anxieties can weigh on our mind and cause our hands to drop down figuratively.


Di nti bibégés inyu bilôk bikéé bi bôlôm ni bi bôda bi bi gwé bilem ni bienk bi bi ntinde bôt ba miñem minlam i leege ñwin u niñ u Bibel, bi tinak ki Yéhôva lipém ni maséé. 	 Commendation is in order for brothers and sisters whose appearance and fine conduct attract honesthearted people to the Bible’s lifesaving message and bring glory and joy to Jehovah.


U nla unda nye maéba malam ma yé ikété Bibel, kiki bo mana ma yé mu nkwel i ngii hikôa. 	 Or you might point out the Bible’s guiding principles, such as those found in the Sermon on the Mount.


A bi bat nye nwéhél, kayéle ba ke ni bisu i gwélél Yéhôva ntôñ kii ngéda bisu. 	 She apologized, and they are once again serving Jehovah as a team.


Ni mahôla ma bilôk bikéé bi likoda ni bi ñwaa wem me ndiihe—nu a bi piñgla bé i pes mbuu—me bi témbna i pes mbuu mbeñel mbeñel. 	 With the support of the brothers and my dear wife—who never wavered spiritually—I gradually regained my spiritual strength.


LELAA W’A TIMBHE? 	 HOW DO YOU ANSWER?


Umbe nseñ di nkôs i gwés Djob? 	 What results come from a love of God?


(Rôma 15:4) Mu kii di mba di nsoñda i ngii dihéga tjap, i yé loñge le di noode bigda ntel ngéda ba bi lama bem, inyuki ba bé bebee i bem, ni bimbe bisai ba bi kôs mu kii ba bé hônba. 	 (Rom. 15:4) As we meditate on their examples, it is good for us to remember how long they had to wait, why they were willing to wait, and what blessings resulted from their patience.


Ngim njel i nlôôha ba ilam di nla gwélél inyu noode hégda i yom bôt bape ba nôgda, i yé le di gwélél ngap yés i hégda mam. 	 One of the most powerful ways to cultivate empathy involves using our imagination.


(Efésô 5:33, MN) Lelaa munlôm a nla boñ le nwaa wé a ti nye njôôñ lipém? 	 (Eph. 5:33) How can a husband gain deep respect?


Di nla kôs lipém inyule di nyi bagal mam. 	 We may be highly respected for our sound judgment.


3 Hégda jam lini: Abraham a gwé 125 ñwii, a yé bet hikôa mbeñee mbeñee.[1] (Béñge ndoñi i ngim bibuk.) 	 3 Imagine Abraham at about 125 years of age walking slowly up a mountain.[1] (See endnote.)


Lelaa u ntehe kunde yoñ i pohol ni wemede? 	 How do you view the matter of free will?


Di bi kon toi maséé i sal likiiña jés. 	 We really enjoyed our assignment in the circuit work.


4 I yé loñge i tjek mam di gwé ngôñ i yônôs i pes mbuu. 	 4 Setting theocratic goals early in life makes good sense.


(1 Pétrô 2:12) Ndi, kii i yé i tagbe ibale ba nkodol kristen muda tole munlôm inyule a mbôk mbén Djob? 	 (1 Peter 2:12) However, what could happen if one of our brothers or sisters was disciplined because he or she did not obey God’s commands?


Jon a bé ndik le a bôdôl Yéhôva ñem, a ‘boñ [ki] mam momasôna’ Yéhôva a kal nye. 	 So he had to rely on Jehovah, doing “just so”—that is, just as Jehovah directed.


Samuel, mañge wanda, a nkal le: “I tjak mut inyu minjôha, i bé lédél bé me. 	 “It was so easy to flirt,” says a young man named Samuel.


Kiki ni nla hégda, yak me me bi bôô maéa. 	 Needless to say, I too was in tears.


Yak bés di kôli i badba nlélém badga. 	 And it is fitting for us to consider the same about our lives.


U héya hala, “a ba bem Ane Nyambe,” hala a ntoñol inyuki a yila nnigil Yésu wada. 	 He was also “waiting for the Kingdom of God,” which may explain why he became one of Jesus’ disciples.


(Tjémbi 13:2) Hoñol ki le yak ñôma Paul a béna ‘nduña inyu mintôñ nwominsôna.’ (2 Korintô 11:28) Ndi kii di nla boñ ngéda di nlôôha ba ikété nduña? 	 (Ps. 13:2) Recall, too, that the apostle Paul experienced “anxiety for all the congregations.” (2 Cor. 11:28) But what can we do when we are overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety?


Babiina ba, ba bi hel ngéda mut wada a bi telep ha i tafel yap bikaat, a ti bo mbom mbônji, a ti ki bo mayéga inyu bôlô yap. 	 And to the couple’s surprise, a man stopped by their witnessing cart, gave them a bouquet of flowers, and thanked them for the work they do.


Ibale a neebe i hôyôs bo mbegee, ki nye, lihaa jé, ni bôt ba yale yé bobasôna ba bé lama neebe i suhus likala jap li niñ ni yom ba bé bémél litén. 	 If he met the people’s demands, he, his family, and those of his court might have to cut back on some luxuries and make fewer demands on the people.


Lelaa Daniel a bi ba bisai inyu lôkisañ, bon ba Yuda? 	 How may Daniel have been a blessing to his fellow Jews?


[1] (liben 3) Inoñnaga ni kaat Tjémbi 87:5, 6, i dilo di nlo, i nla ba le Djob a yelel môl ma ba bobasôna ba ga ane i ngii ni Yésu.—Rôma 8:19. 	 [1] (paragraph 3) According to Psalm 87:5, 6, in the future, God may reveal the names of all those who are ruling with Jesus in heaven.—Romans 8:19.


Ñem nsôhga u nhôla bés i ba maséé i ti bôt bape lipém ni mahôla.—Rôma 12:10. 	 Modesty helps us to enjoy giving others due honor and support.—Rom. 12:10.


18 Bibel i bi bôk i pot le i “dilo di nsôk” di hiai hibe hini, bôt b’a tôñ ndik bomede, ba ban-ga ki hép. 	 18 The Bible foretold that “the last days” of this wicked system of things would be marked by a spirit of selfishness and greed.


A nlôôha ba maséé, a tinak ki mayéga inyu likébla li. 	 Instead, he feels extremely happy and is very grateful for such a gift.


2 Hala a yé mbôgôl ni mbôgôl ñwii le ngandak bôt i mpééna jam li. 	 2 People have debated this subject for centuries.


U yéñ bañ mo.” 	 Stop seeking such things.”


13 Mahôla ma mbuu mpubi. 	 13 Evidence of holy spirit.


Adolfô a mbigda le: “I téñbe i masoohe i yé i bane me nseñ ngandak, téntén ngéda mam ma nlôôha unbaha me.” 	 “Incessant prayer to Jehovah has been an invaluable help to me, particularly when situations have been tense,” recalls Adolfo.


Di nlama bé nimis ngéda yés i jôp bisite bi internet bi bi gwé mam ma ta bé loñge inyu bikristen, tole i añ manwin di nléba mu. 	 We should not waste our time viewing questionable Internet news sites or reading unsubstantiated reports circulated via e-mail.


Ibale ñ, wee u bi nimis pôla i bana maséé mut a yé a bana i tégbaha loñge ngéda ni bôt, ni i bot mawanda. 	 If so, you may have missed out on opportunities for delightful company and for forming lasting friendships.


A yé Isañ wés, Djob jés ni Liwanda jés!—Tjémbi 71:17, 18. 	 He is our Father, God, and Friend!—Ps. 71:17, 18.


I ngéda kôba, Yéhôva a bi gwélél bôt inyu éga ni tjek litén jé loñge. 	 To direct and organize his people in ancient times, Jehovah used visible representatives.


Ibale i kwel ni bôt u nyi bé i nlédél we, u nla bôdôl ni disii di mam. 	 If you are overwhelmed by the thought of meeting new people, you can start in small ways.


Lelaa di nla unda le di nyoñ bé ngaba i mam ma m’bô ma nkoñ isi? 	 How do we show that we do not take sides in the world’s politics?


Kii i yé toi i yi leege bakén? 	 What is involved in showing hospitality?


Inyuki di nla bé lémél Yéhôva ikété mam momasôna di mboñ? 	 Why are we unable to please Jehovah in everything we do?


Baa me nyi toi mam momasôna?’ 	 Do I really have the facts?’


LITIÑ LI BIBEL: “Ni tôñ bañ inyu nom nan.”—Matéô 6:25. 	 BIBLE PRINCIPLE: “Stop being anxious about your lives.”—Matthew 6:25.


3, 4. (a) Toñol mam ma bi noode hémle i Abraham? (b) Inyuki Abraham a bé bebee i sem man wé Isak? 	 3, 4. (a) Describe what was likely Abraham’s greatest test of faith. (b) Why was Abraham willing to sacrifice Isaac?


Bôlôm ni boñge ba nhaba bikôti ni malañ, bôda ni bon bôda ba nhaba kidik isi, i i yé mbôñgô i nya kôli, i nek ki bo.” 	 Boys and men wear a jacket and tie, while the girls’ and women’s skirt length is . . . in good taste, yet modern.”


Bibel i nkal le: “Ndi mim u ba u tihik bihés bi Elisa, u tuge, mut nu a telep bitétéé ni makôô mé.” (2 Bikiñe 13:14, 20, 21) Bigda jam miñañ mi bitugne mi, mi bé le mi kobla inyu Marta! 	 We read: “When the man touched the bones of Elisha, he came to life and stood on his feet.” (2 Ki. 13:14, 20, 21) Think what those resurrection accounts would have meant to Martha!


Yôhanes a tila le: “A bon batitigi, di gwéhna bañ ni bibañga, to ni hilémb, ndigi ni minson, ni maliga.” (1 Yôhanes 3:18) Kiki hihéga, ngéda di nkil ikété gwéha i Djob ni i mut wés libôk, hala a ga tinde bés i “añle [bo] ñañ nlam u Ane.” 	 John wrote: “Little children, we should love, not in word or with the tongue, but in deed and truth.” (1 John 3:18) For example, when we walk in love for God and neighbor, we will be moved to share the “good news of the Kingdom” with them.


I loñ Jaman, mbén i bé neebe bé le mut a tjél ke i gwét inyule a nkal le kiññem yé i nsôñga nye i boñ hala. Ndi to hala, iloo 20 ma Banigil Bibel ba bi tjél yoñ ngaba yo ki yo i gwét. 	 In Germany, where the law made no provision for exemption because of conscientious objection, more than 20 Bible Students refused to have any involvement with the military.


NSON U LIKALÔ U YÉ KIKI MANWEE—LELAA? 	 MINISTRY LIKE THE DEW—HOW?


Jon lisoñglak linan li Bibel li nla tinde bé i yoñ makidik ma ma ga kônde ti bé maséé, ma lédés ki liwanda linan ni Djob. Hala a nla ki tinde bé i hôla bôt bape i yéñ Djob. 	 Your reading of the Word of God may move you to take action that will increase your happiness and strengthen your friendship with God as well as spur you on to help others to search for God.


(Añ Ñanga bôt 11:24-29.) 	 (Read Numbers 11:24-29.)


ME NWAS NIÑ I MBOMBOO I TISON 	 LEAVING THE COMFORTS OF THE CITY


I tison i Beñguela, basañal ba tôbôtôbô ba yé tégbaha yigil i Bibel ni hilémb hi moo. Ba yé gwélél ini DVD i i gwé ño nkwel le Emble Djob ndi w’a niñ boga ni boga. 	 In the city of Benguela, special pioneers are conducting a Bible study in sign language, using the brochure Listen to God and Live Forever.


6 Ndék ngéda i mbus le ba bi kobol Lôk Israél i minkôm i Égiptô, bôt ba Amalek ba bi suu bo gwét. 	 6 Soon after the Israelites were miraculously released from slavery in Egypt, the Amalekites attacked them.


Mankéé nu mañ nu ba yônôs batan le Ted, a bé ndugi ñañal nu bee i hié. 	 My older brother Ted was at first a hellfire preacher.


Yéhôva a bi bat litén jé le li gwélél i sélél ini, i i mbai, ngéda ba bé oñ lap, yak ni témpel i Yérusalem i mbus ngéda. 	 Jehovah directed that this shiny metal be used in the construction of the tabernacle and later in the temple in Jerusalem.


Umbe ntén u bilama hikékét hi kiñ hi hi nyôña hi nlama bana inyu boñ le i jôp ikédé mayaa ? 	 What level of audio quality is required for a voice clip to be used in the dataset?


Ndi, ‘liyoñ yihe’ ni mam a bé niiga, jon li bé lama boñ le likalô jé li num matam malam. 	 Yet, his ministry would be effective only if he would “pay constant attention” to his teaching.


Mbus hala, Nkum Ntat nu a bi ti ngandak bipes bi kaat, a unda ki inyuki ba nlama héya mut a ñôt siga ndi a tam bé béba yé ikété likoda. 	 After citing several relevant scriptures, The Watchtower explained why an unrepentant smoker should be disfellowshipped.


Ngéda niñ yés i yé nyonok ni mam ma mbuu, di yé di ba nsañ ni Djob ni bésbomede i len ini, di ban-ga ki botñem i niñ boga i dilo di nlo. 	 By focusing on spiritual things, we gain peace with God and with ourselves now and the prospect of everlasting life in the future.


Baa me nhémle toi le Yéhôva a nti me mam me gwé ngôñ?’ 	 Do I really trust in Jehovah to care for my needs?’


Bebee le mbus nwii ima, ba bi pémés nson wés lisol i Afrika Ñemkété. 	 About two years later, the ban in the Central African Republic was lifted.


Hala a yé ñwii wada le ba bi nyodi mu i tison i, ba bi ke mbôñgô liké li nloo 19 300 km, ba bi kil mi nonok minkoñ mimbe mi loñ. 	 Since leaving the city a year earlier, they had traveled more than 12,000 miles (19,300 km) through some of the most remote and rugged regions of the continent.


5 Yimbe le Marta a bi kal bé le: ‘Me mbot ñem le mankéé a’ tuge.’ 	 5 Note that Martha did not say: ‘I hope that my brother will rise.’


Lelaa mut a nla hônba nyemb i mut a ngwés? 	 How can a person cope with the loss of a loved one?


Hop woñ u njôbôk bé i Mayaa e ? Ibale u ñgwés jubus hop woñ, leñ jis i kumba wés lipep. 	 Don’t see your language reflected in the Dataset? To request a language head over to our Languages page.


Jon ngéda Yéhôva a bi sôk bat Abraham le a ti nye man wé kiki sesema, a bé yi le Yéhôva a yé a bak ndigi wongut ni konangoo, a bak nu di nlama bôdôl ñem ni nu a nsôñ bagwélél bé. 	 So later, when Jehovah asked Abraham to sacrifice his son, he knew that Jehovah had always been patient, merciful, trustworthy, and protective.


Yésu a bi ti ki ngéda yé yosôna i nson ñañ lam ni i niiga bôt. 	 In addition, Jesus devoted himself to the work of preaching and teaching the good news.


Ndi a kal le: “Me nyi le a’ tuge.” 	 She said: “I know he will rise.”


(Tjémbi 119:105) Lelaa Bibel i nla boñ hala? 	 (Psalm 119:105) How so?


Ikété lôk kéé yem, ndik mankéé nu mbus nyen a tiñi i sélél Djob kiki mañ likoda ibôdôl i nwii 1970 i ke ni bisu. 	 Of my siblings, I have one brother who has served faithfully as an elder since that arrangement began back in the early 1970’s.


17 Kiki hihéga, lelaa u ntehe bikristen bi bi nlôl i mahaa ni biloñ bipe? 	 17 For example, how do you feel about fellow Christians who are from cultures very different from your own?


Ndék ngéda i mbus ha, yak Lauri bo Ramôni ba nyodi i siksa. 	 Soon afterward, Lauri and Ramoni also left the convent.


Di nla unda le di ngwés lôk kéé i i nkena nson u likoda li Yéhôva ni njel maboñog més i bisu gwap. 	 We can show that we love those taking the lead in Jehovah’s organization by the way we treat them.


Imbe botñem sôgôlsôgôl wés Hiôb a bi pahal? 	 What hope did the patriarch Job express?


13 Baa u ma kon woñi i leege bakén? 	 13 Have you held back from offering hospitality?


Me bi témb i Kina.” 	 I’m back in China.”


15 Yésu a bi noode bé yéñ lipém li baéga base tole baéga mam ma m’bô ha ngéda yé. 	 15 Jesus did not crave to be honored by the religious or political leaders of his day.


To ibale di niñ i het bôt ba nla bé hôla bés, Yéhôva a yé bés bebee hiki ngéda.—Tjémbi 121:1-3. 	 Even if we are beyond the reach of human help, Jehovah is always there.—Ps. 121:1-3.


Jam lipe li yé le, lihabga jés lilam li nti ntôñ wés lipém. 	 Furthermore, our appropriate attire will reflect well on the organization we represent.


(Matéô 5:14-16) Kiki litén lipubhaga, di ñunda ni njel ntén niñ di gwé le mambén ma Yéhôva ma yé malam, ni le manjom Satan a ñôm Djob ma yé bitembee. 	 (Matt. 5:14-16) As holy people, we prove by the way we live our lives that Jehovah’s laws are good and that Satan’s accusations are false.


Ngim mangéda, i bet ba bi ba basañal ilole ba mbii, ba bi la kena nson wap nsañal ni bisu, kiki nwaa bo nlôm, mbus libii jap.—Rôma 16:3, 4. 	 Often, those who pioneered before marriage have been able to continue in that service together as a married couple.—Rom. 16:3, 4.


8 Ni hoñol le Yésu a bi ti bés bôlô i añal ñañ nlam, ni niiga bôt inyu Ane Djob. 	 8 Recall that Jesus has assigned us to preach and teach the good news of God’s Kingdom.


2 Ndi, libak jés li kwéha, biniigana di bi kôs ngéda di bé nañ, ni mam mape bi nla boñ le i ba ndutu i neebe bikodlene, tole i tehe gwo kiki loñge jam. 	 2 However, our sinful leanings, our upbringing, and other factors make it a challenge to accept discipline or to view it in the right light.


Kaat Minson mi baôma 20:1, 2 (MN) i nkal le: “Liyôgbe li mal bañ, Paul a sébél banigil. 	 Acts 20:1, 2 says: “When the uproar . . . subsided, Paul sent for the disciples, and after he had encouraged them and said farewell, he began his journey to Macedonia.


Ñ, ni njel mpémba woo u Djob, Lôk Israél i bi yémbél gwét.—Manyodi 17:8-13. 	 Yes, God’s mighty hand enabled the Israelites to win the battle.—Ex. 17:8-13.


Ba nyi le Yéhôva a nsayap unu ntôñ u minhook, ba tehge ki le hala a yé bisai bikeñi i bégés Yéhôva ni bo. 	 They know that Jehovah has blessed this group of anointed ones and feel that it is an honor to worship him with them.


16 Di nla ki unda le di nit énél i Djob ni njel makidik més. 	 16 We can also show our support of God’s sovereignty by our personal decisions.


Di wan ndémbél i Silviana, nu di mpôdôl bibôdle bi yigil ini. 	 Consider Sylviana, mentioned in the introduction to this article.


Mbus ndék ngéda, Virgílio a bi ke liké ni nwaa wé Lizzie, inyu tiimba sal ni mankéé Young nyoo. 	 Before long, Virgílio set sail with his wife, Lizzie, to join Brother Young again.


4. (a) Mambe mambén ma mondo ma bé béda mbus Ntida Malép? (b) Kii mambén ma mondo Djob a bi ti ma niiga bés inyu litehge jé li niñ ni li matjél? 	 4. (a) Why were additional guidelines needed after the Flood? (b) How did new circumstances reveal God’s thinking?


MATJEL 2017 	 FEBRUARY 2017


Inyuki ndimbhe Yésu a bi ti Pétrô i nhôlôs hémle? 	 Why is Jesus’ reply to Peter faith-strengthening?


Ni mahôla moñ, bebeg le a nla hôlôs likeñge jé i niiga Bañga i Djob.—Néhémia 8:8.[3] 	 With your help, he may be able to improve his skill as a teacher of God’s Word.—Neh. 8:8.[3]


Ma nhôla bés i nok le ngap yés i numus matam, i nlôl bé ni nsoñgi bôt ba ñemble ñañ nlam. 	 They help us to understand that our ability to bear fruit does not depend on the response of the people in our territory.


Jon di badba le: ‘Baa me nhol i pes mbuu ibôdôl nu me sôblana? 	 Hence, we might ask ourselves: ‘How has my spiritual life progressed since my baptism?


Hala a ta a ba bé jam li ntomb. 	 This may not always be easy.


Dimbe dihéga di tôbôtôbô di ñunda le Yéhôva a bi gwel nyemede? 	 What are some noteworthy instances when Jehovah displayed self-control?


Ni njel i nyen di ga pam i ‘nwas liyan Nyambe, i tjél noñ minheña mi nkoñ ‘isi, i hôt manyuu més, i boñ mam ma téé sép, ni i siñge Nyambe miñem i hiai hini hanano.’—Titô 2:12. 	 As a result, we learn “to reject ungodliness and worldly desires and to live with soundness of mind and righteousness and godly devotion amid this present system of things.”—Titus 2:12.


Mut nu a bé mésia nu bitembee wada, nu a bé yumus ngandak bôt. 	 He was a false messiah in the first century who misled a large number.


Maselna ma yé le kii? 	 What is the difference?


(Tjémbi 15:4) Di nlama bé héñha mahoñol ibabé bañga njom. 	 (Ps. 15:4) We should not cancel frivolously.


(1 Yôhanes 2:17) I nlélém ngéda, di nla bé nyégsa bôt i leege “miñañ minlam mi Ane.” 	 (1 John 2:17) In the meantime, we cannot force people to accept the “good news of the Kingdom.”


I ta bé jam le mut a kôli kôs. 	 It is unearned and unmerited.


Bisai bi gwon kaat Ndiimba Mbén 30:19, 20 i mpôdôl. 	 That blessing is revealed at Deuteronomy 30:19, 20.


Kel yada, yak me, me kit le me mbôdôl nigil ni bo. 	 One day, I decided to join them.


Ha nyen, ba ga la niñ mba ni mba hana isi.—Matéô 25:34, 46.* 	 This will put them in line to receive everlasting life here on earth.—Matt. 25:34, 46.*


Ngandak bôt i ntôñ inyule ba gwé bé bôlô. 	 Being unemployed is a source of anxiety for many.


Yak bés di yé bikwéha bi bôt. 	 We too are imperfect.


I kosi, ba nhuu mbai yap mbeñel mbeñel. 	 At noon, they slowly walk home.


Nkwel u nla ba jam li nlet, téntén ngéda mañge a nkondop. 	 Communication can become especially challenging with teenagers.


“He inyu jam lilam jada bé jon bagwal boñ ni bôt bape ba ga bôdôl we ñem. 	 “There’s no single act that can earn the trust of your parents and others.


Bilem bi, bi nlébna bé yak bôt bobasôna. 	 However, these are not qualities exhibited by all people.


Inyuki di nla hégha kiññem ni lugul i sitima? 	 How can our conscience be like a compass?


I bibañga bi Yésu di nkoba ikété kaat Yôhanes 5:22, 23 bi nhôla bés i tehe loñge le: “Tata a mpémhene bé mut mbagi, ndi a ti Man mbagi yosôna, le ndi bobasôna ba ti Man lipém kiki ba nti Isañ lipém. 	 Jesus’ words that we read at John 5:22, 23 help us to see that plainly: “The Father judges no one at all, but he has entrusted all the judging to the Son, so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father.


SONDE I 23-29 NJÉBA 2018 	 WEEK OF JULY 23-29, 2018


(Daniel 1:21; 6:1, 2) Bebek le Yéhôva nyen a bé kena mam, jon Daniel a bi ba bisai inyu litén jé, nlélém kiki Yôsep i Egiptô, ni Mardôkai i Persia.* (Daniel 2:48) Hégda lelaa hala a bé le a lédés bon ba Lôk Yuda ba ba bé minkôm, yak Ezékiel mukété, i tehe woo u Yéhôva u nsôñ bo i nya i! 	 (Dan. 1:21; 6:1, 2) Perhaps Jehovah maneuvered matters this way so that Daniel could be a blessing to his own people, as were Joseph in Egypt and Esther and Mordecai in Persia.* (Dan. 2:48) Imagine how comforting it must have been for the Jewish captives, including Ezekiel, to see Jehovah’s hand in matters in this way!


Hala ki nyen Daniel a bi boñ. 	 And he did.


14 I yé ntiik le, di mbem bé le Yéhôva a mélés mandutu més momasôna i nya hélha ilole di njôp i mbok yondo; Di mbat bé to le manyaga ma bôña biniñ gwés. 	 14 Granted, we do not expect that Jehovah will miraculously take away all our problems before the promised new world; nor do we demand that spectacular things occur in our lives.


(Lôk Héber 11:24-27) Kinje bijôñ i tehe makidik malam ma kiki ngim mam le di nles! 	 (Heb. 11:24-27) How unwise it would be for us now to view such good decisions as ‘missed opportunities’!


(Lukas 13:10-13) Yésu a bi gwélél ini buk bôt ba libôga jé ba bé béna gwélél inyu ti mut lipém, ngéda a bé pôdôs nyañ. 	 (Luke 13:10-13) Jesus even used this customary form of address, which was considered polite in Bible times, when speaking to his own mother.


KE NI BISU I TI BAPE HOGBE 	 KEEP PROVIDING COMFORT


Ba bé le ba bok mbôgi inyu Nwet Yésu, ni le téntén Yéhôva a gwé ngap i tugul bawoga.—Minson mi baôma 9:36-42. 	 They could testify both in general about the Lord and specifically about Jehovah’s ability to raise the dead.—Acts 9:36-42.


12 Inyu unda le ba nôgôl Djob, jam li nlôôha lédél bagwal i yé i kit maada ni man wap nu ba nhéya ntôñ. 	 12 One of the greatest tests of obedience that some parents have involves their relationship with a disfellowshipped child.


I ÑEM TISON RÔMA I LOÑ ITALIA, NGIM YIMBNE I TÉÉ. BÔT BA NLÔL BAHOMA BAHOMA IKÉTÉ NKOÑ ISI INYU BÉÑGE YO. 	 IN CENTRAL ROME, ITALY, STANDS A TRIUMPHAL ARCH THAT ATTRACTS VISITORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.


Minson mi baôma 22:16 	 Acts 22:16


Jam li bisu li yé le nom i minkôm i bé mahéñha. 	 For one thing, the length of captivity is different.


Bibuk Paul a bi gwélél bi nkobla le “unda bakén loñgeñem.” 	 The word Paul used literally means “kindness to strangers.”


Inyuki di nkal hala? 	 Why?


10, 11. (a) Inyuki njôñ i nlôôha be? (b) Lelaa di nla boñ le njôñ i kéñ bañ bés i kôhna bom? 	 10, 11. (a) Why is jealousy dangerous? (b) How can we prevent jealousy from depriving us of our reward?


Inyule ni ñem nyen mut a nhémlene inyu telepsép; ni nyo ki nyen a mpahlene inyu tohi.”—Rôma 10:9, 10, MN; 2 Korintô 4:13. 	 For with the heart one exercises faith for righteousness, but with the mouth one makes public declaration for salvation.”—Rom. 10:9, 10; 2 Cor. 4:13.


I yé maliga le, to u mbiiba, u bana yak bon, hala a nkobla bé le u ga bana bé nduña. 	 When the wife does not become pregnant, she may feel much emotional distress.


Me yé nkwoog nkaa le hala a bé sômbôl i Yéhôva le jam li li bôña. 	 I am convinced that Jehovah God wanted that to happen.


(2 Korintô 6:1) I nti bés pôla ‘i nwas liyan Nyambe, ni i tjél noñ minheña mi nkoñ ‘isi.’ 	 (2 Cor. 6:1) It gives us an opportunity “to reject ungodliness and worldly desires.”


Mekeñge ma Hop-u-Yilga-Matila (HYM) ma nhyelel hop matila. 	 Speech-to-text (STT) technologies convert voice data into text.


Ngéda bilem ni binéñél bi babiina bi yé maselna, hala a nla lona mindañ. Mindañ mi nla ki lôl i ligwéélak li moni, i maada map ni bakil, tole i yi lelaa ba nlama néñés man. 	 Differences in emotional nature and upbringing may become issues, or disagreements may arise regarding money, in-laws, and child-rearing.


Di ga tehe ki lelaa di nla kôna bo munu nkabak nkoñ isi unu. 	 We will also see how their example can move us to do the same in our divided world.


Ntat ndap mok a kon woñi le bôt ba mok bobasôna ba nke ngwéé, a bana ngôñ i nitba. 	 The jailer feared that the prisoners had fled and was about to kill himself.


Ndi hala a yé yak mam u ndiihe, mam u nhémle ni liboñok joñ li mam. 	 It involves your values, beliefs, and character.


Di nlôôha bana ngôñ ni makénd mu kii di ‘mbem kingéda likak jé [Yéhôva],’ biyônôl bi mam a mbôn bés!—2 Pétrô 3:13. 	 How we need this encouragement as we await the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises!—2 Pet. 3:13.


Mambe makidik ma nla lona we maséé dilo di nlo? 	 What plans can lead to a happy future for you?


Jôs lem i pémés moni inyu mam ma ta bé nseñ 	 Eliminate unnecessary expenses


Ndoñ u ntoñ di nléés yo gwégwéé 	 Report was passed successfully


13 A bagwelnson —Ni kôna Timôtéô 	 13 Appointed Men—Learn From Timothy


(Añ Bingéngén 11:2.) 	 (Read Proverbs 11:2.)


10, 11. (a) Di nlama yoñ yihe ni kii, inyuki? (b) Kii nkwés we nkaa le Satan a ntinde bôt i yan mbañ i Bibel? 	 10, 11. (a) Of what must we be careful, and why? (b) What convinces you that the Devil has influenced people to ignore Bible prophecy?


6 Inyu bon ba bikaat di ntip sima, mankéé nu munlôm nu 19 ñwii i loñ Amérika a bi kal le: “Bikaat bi, bi mbane me nseñ ngandak. 	 6 About the two brochures just mentioned, a 19-year-old brother in the United States said: “These have been invaluable to me.


Bétel i bé i soso ndap, nlômbi ndap nkéñég ni bie bikeñi, i ban-ga bikeñi bi 10 000 méta lôh iba (m2). 	 Bethel was in a large, old house surrounded by big trees on a two-and-a-half acre (1 ha) lot.


Mahuu mé i mbai Mairambubu a kal le: “Me nok mam ma hélha len. 	 “I heard wonderful things,” said Mairambubu.


18 Kii i yé i ba mut mbuu? 	 18 What Does It Mean to Be a Spiritual Person?


14 Baa u yé le u gwés ke ni bisu i sal ni Yéhôva? 	 14 Would you like to work with Jehovah more fully?


Ngéda liwanda joñ li yé ikété ndutu, Matumb 	 Keep Your Eyes on the Big Issue, June


(Bingéngén 23:22; Efésô 6:1-4) I yé i pam ngim mangéda le, ba bana ngôñ ni mahôla ma bôt bape, ni le ba ba ki maséé ni mo. 	 (Prov. 23:22; Eph. 6:1-4) In some cases help from others is needed and much appreciated.


To hala, mu kii tjai di bé di ntagbe, “limut kiki ont” li bon ba Adam ba bi téba inyu nit kahap Djob i ngii bihégél gwobisôna. 	 Nonetheless, throughout the generations “a great cloud” of Adam’s descendants have chosen to uphold God’s sovereignty.


Ni njel i bisélél bilam di gwé i len ini, u nla emble bôt ba nyi ntuba. 	 With the availability of modern technology, you may enjoy listening to professional singers.


To, a bi ke ni bisu i sal ni ngui i numus ni i hôlôs bilem bilam bi kristen. 	 No, for he still had work to do in cultivating and refining his Christian qualities.


To kii di mboñ inyu bugus gwéñe bi Ane i Yéhôva i nyilha bés ngwañ. 	 Whatever we do to advance the interests of Jehovah’s Kingdom makes us spiritually rich.


(Bingéngén 25:11) Mimañ mi nla ki boñ le bagwal ba yoñ ngaba i bôlô maoñ ma Ndap Ane ni bon bap, ba tinak i boñge ba, minson mi mi kôli ni nwii wap, ni ngap yap. 	 (Prov. 25:11) Elders can also include parents and their children in Kingdom Hall projects, giving tasks to youths in keeping with their age and abilities.


8 Kiki Yônatan, yak bés di nla téñbe i gwés Yéhôva hiki ngéda di nla nôgôl bangomén ba biloñ het di niñil. 	 8 Like Jonathan, we can be loyal to Jehovah by obeying whenever possible the government of the country where we live.


Miñem nwap mi bé yodop, ba bééna ngôñ le ba nlédés bo, ni le ba hôgbaha bo miñem. 	 Their hearts were broken, and they needed comfort and consolation.


(Bingéngén 27:11) Ñem ngui wap u nene, ngéda ba nyoñ makidik inyu pohol bilôñ bilam, mintuk minlam, yak inyu bana bihiumul bilam, ni yoñ makidik inyu kôs sôble. 	 (Prov. 27:11) The wise decisions they make about good associations, wholesome entertainment, moral cleanness, and baptism all call for courage.


i niñ yoñ: 	 in your personal life:


Di nyi le Daniel a bi tééda lem isoohe Yéhôva hiki ngéda. 	 And we know that Daniel maintained regular communication with God in prayer.


3 Añ Efésô 6:14. 	 3 Read Ephesians 6:14.


12 I u ilole a nwo, Yésu a bi kal ñôma Pétrô le: “A Simôn, a Simôn, nun-ki! 	 12 On the night before his death, Jesus told the apostle Peter: “Simon, Simon, look!


Ba ga yibil bimbe bikaat? I mbus, kii i ga tagbe? 	 What scrolls will be opened, and with what result?


10 Yésu a bi bat le Yéhôva a sôñ banigil bé. 	 10 Jesus asked Jehovah to protect his disciples.


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(Efésô 6:4) Kiki di ntehe, hala a mbat ndik bé le ni niiga bo i mam Bibel i nkal, ndi le ni hôla bo i hôlôs hémle mu mam ba nigil. 	 (Eph. 6:4) As we have seen, that requires not only teaching them what the Bible says but also helping them to develop conviction about what they learn.


Bimbe bisai u nkôs ngéda u nti wemede nkikip yak Yéhôva? 	 What blessings come from dedicating yourself to Jehovah?


(Matéô 16:24) Ibôdôl ha kel i, ‘a yé ndik nu Yéhôva.’ 	 (Matt. 16:24) From that day forward, ‘he belongs to Jehovah.’


(Ñañga bôt 14:26-30, 34) Jon hala a bé a kôli inyu Yéhôva, a kihga ki ni sômbôl yé le Môsi a kôs nlélém nsaa inyu liboñok jé libe. 	 (Num. 14:26-30, 34) So it was both appropriate and consistent for Jehovah to make the same judgment with regard to Moses because of his rebellious act.


Hala a nla bôña inyule ba bi sôblana kiki bikristen, ni Djob a gwélél binoñ inyu yap, a nwéhél bibéba gwap, a kal ki le ba téé sép i ba bon bé ba mbuu.—Rôma 3:23-26; 4:25; 8:30. 	 That is possible because they became baptized Christians, and God applied the ransom in their behalf, forgave their sins, and declared them righteous as spiritual sons.—Rom. 3:23-26; 4:25; 8:30.


SÔÑ MPUYE 2018 	 MAY 2018


I yé njel yada inyu tjam biniigana bi Bibel ni nkoñ isi wonsôna; u nson unu u mbôña ni njel makébla ma njômbi ñem. 	 It is provided as part of a worldwide Bible educational work supported by voluntary donations.


Me bééna ngôñ i tééne bôt bape likalô. 	 I wanted to share the truth with others.


10 Mahôla inyu yémbél mandutu 	 10 Help to Resolve Problems


(Bibôdle 1:28) To hala kiki ba bé gwés bagwal bap, boñge bôlôm ni boñge bôda ba bé lama yék bo inyu ke i libii, ni inyu bot mahaa ma mondo. 	 (Gen. 1:28) Though they loved their parents, sons and daughters would leave them to get married and form new households.


A o ki nu nyônôs iba jôl le Éfraim, a kal le, ‘inyule Nyambe a bi boñ me le me gwal i loñ i ndééñga yem.’” 	 And he named the second one Ephraim, for he said, ‘God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.’”


2 Bañga i Djob i yé nyonok ni miñañ mi bagwélél ba Djob, bôlôm ni bôda, ba ba bé koñ Yéhôva woñi, ba hémlege nye, ba yila ki bañga yé mawanda. 	 2 God’s Word is full of accounts of many faithful men and women who feared Jehovah, put faith in him, and became his close friends.


11 To hala kiki isañ a bé ipôla bikiñe bi bi boñ bibéba bikeñi i Yuda, Hézékia nye a bi ba ipôla bikiñe bi bi lôôha boñ loñge. 	 11 Even though his father was one of the worst kings in Judah, Hezekiah became one of the very best.


Baa i yé loñge le mankéé nu munlôm a bana liyéé i len ini? 	 Is it proper for a brother today to have a beard?


5 Hoñol le: Yéhôva—Nwet a bi ti oda i nol i bet ba nkôôba kôp matjél—a bi ti nnol mut ngi kôôba pôla i pei ni i kôhna konangoo! 	 5 Think of it: Jehovah—the very One who had mandated capital punishment for willful murderers—gave unintentional manslayers ample opportunity to receive compassion and protection!


Liyoñ ñgaba 	 participation


Inyu boñ le ngandak ikété yap i laa niñ, a bi neebe hônba béba nyemb kiyaga i ngii kék njiiha. 	 So that many might live, he willingly endured a painful death on a stake.


Kazakia 	 Kazakh


(1 Korintô 7:36-38) Inyuki? 	 (1 Cor. 7:36-38) Why?


Pétrô a bééna man kaat het a bé tilna mam momasôna. 	 Peter kept a diary.


Ndi yimbe le, homa nye ki nye ikété Bitilna a ñunda bé le Yôsep a kal mut —to Faraô yaga—le lôkisañ yon i bi nib nye. 	 Note, however, that there is nothing in the Scriptures to indicate that Joseph ever told anyone—not even Pharaoh—that his brothers were his kidnappers.


Ngéda di nsal ntôñ, kii di nla boñ? 	 As we work together, what are we able to do?


Kiki nye, di mbot ñem le ibale di nkônde yéñ ndugi Ane, Yéhôva a’ ti bés i gwom di gwé toi ngôñ.—Matéô 6:33. 	 Likewise, we trust that if we seek first the Kingdom, Jehovah will make sure that we have what we need.—Matt. 6:33.


10 Yéhôva nyetama nyen a yé Djob jés, jon di nlama ndigi bégés nyetama. 	 10 To have Jehovah as our one and only God, we should give him our exclusive devotion.


Kristina bo Gidéôn 	 Christine and Gideon


(Matéô 10:23) I ke ngwéé to inyu mbe njom i ta bé bun. 	 (Matt. 10:23) Fleeing for any reason is seldom easy.


Matéô 24:14: “Miñañ minlam mi Ane mini nw’a añlana nkoñ isi wonsôna, i ba biloñ gwobisôna mbôgi; ndi to le lisuk li nlo.” 	 Matthew 24:14: “This good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”


I ngap i, i yé likébla li nlôôha lilam. 	 It can really help us to serve him well in our daily lives.


SONDE I 31 BIÔÔM 2016–6 MAYE SÉP 2016 	 WEEK OF OCTOBER 31, 2016–NOVEMBER 6, 2016


INYUKI U NHÉMLE . . . 	 WHY DO YOU BELIEVE . . .


(Efésô 5:1) Ndi, mu kii bôt ba binam ba bi héga ni ñem ngôô, libak li ngi yon Adam a bi lôôs bés, li ntinde bés i tôñ ndigi ni bésbomede. 	 (Eph. 5:1) Yet, while humans were created to be compassionate, our imperfection as descendants of Adam inclines us toward self-interest.


7 Yéhôva a gwé ngôñ le u ba liwanda jé. 	 7 Jehovah wants you to be his friend.


Mbus, i nwii 1999, ba bi naña me i sal i Juu li bakena ntôñ. 	 Then in 1999, I was appointed to be a member of the Governing Body.


Hi nla yak ti kon libaa ni mbayéñ, hi nla ki ti bés poo hu. 	 It can affect the liver and the pancreas, and it can cause digestive problems.


Di ga tehe ki lelaa bagwal ba ba yé bikristen, ba nla tinde bon bap i ba maséé i lédés hémle yap inyu Djob ni Bañga yé. 	 We will also see how Christian parents can make it more interesting for their children to develop faith in God and in his Word.


Kaat Tjémbi 106:32, 33 i nit mahoñol ma ni bini bibuk le: “Ba unbaha ki nye nyoo malép ma Mériba, kayéle i ke béba ni Môsi inyu yap. 	 This possibility seems to be confirmed by what we read at Psalm 106:32, 33: “They provoked Him at the waters of Meribah, and it went badly for Moses because of them.


Ndi ngim mangéda, ibale u nkida i unda le bôt bape bon ba gwé njom, u nkônde ôbôs mam. 	 At times, though, by vigorously defending yourself, you make a problem worse.


Mankéé wada i Afrika nwelmbok a bi héñha likoñ jé ni “pansoñ i mbuu” hala wee Bañga i Nyambe, mu kii a añle bôt bé ba libôk nwin u nsañ, ibabé béñge litén i het ba nlôl. 	 The brother in southern Africa has replaced his spear with “the sword of the spirit,” God’s Word, as he preaches a message of peace to his neighbors, whatever their tribe.


Di bi yuuga mandap momasôna i nwelmbok i loñ, i pes likôl, ibabé i nok ngandak ndutu, di kap iloo 20 000 ma bon ba bikaat, di ebek môl ma bôt ba bééna ngôñ le ba yuuga bo i hikuu hi loñ. 	 We visited all the homes in the southeast of the Republic without much trouble at all, distributing over 20,000 booklets and passing on to the Britain branch office the names of interested people.


Ngéda mindañ mi yé ipôla babiina, ba nwaa hônba sobiina wap, ba tjôô ki nye. 	 When the relationship becomes strained, they just give up and walk out on their marriage mate.


I mbus dilo diba, ngéda ba bi tehe témpel i Yérusalem, wada ikété yap a bi nlond le: “A lét nun-ki, ndôñ ngok ini, ni ndôñ maoñ ini!” 	 Two days later, on viewing Jerusalem’s temple, one of them exclaimed: “Teacher, see! what wonderful stones and buildings!”


Inyu hôlôs wongut, di nlama bat Yéhôva mbuu wé mpubi ni njel masoohe, a nti ki wo i bet ba mbôdôl nye ñem. 	 To cultivate the quality of patience, we must pray for the help of Jehovah’s spirit, which he gives to those who trust in him and rely on him.


Ngandak mam sobiina nu a nimis nlô wé, tole nwaa wé, a mboñ nyetama—kiki bo i ke likoda likeñi, tole Bilôp bi Nwet—i nla ti nye njôghe i tôbôtôbô. 	 Many things a bereaved marriage mate does alone for the first time—such as attending an assembly or the Memorial—can be particularly painful.


(1 Timôtéô 2:9, 10) A nsômbôl bé le di yilna bôt bape ngok baagene tole makidik més ma tééñga bo. 	 (1 Tim. 2:9, 10) He is also concerned that we do not stumble others or disturb them by our decisions.


Bibel i nkal ki le:“A bana ki bon bôlôm basaambok, yak ni ba bôda baa.” 	 He later “came to have seven more sons and three more daughters.”


I nene le ni njel Sém nyen Abraham a bi nigil i yi Djob. 	 Abraham took in knowledge about God, perhaps from Shem.


Lelaa kristen i i gwé nwaa nu a ta bé Mbôgi Yéhôva i nlama boñ, ibale a nti bé nye lipém? 	 What should a Christian husband do if his unbelieving wife does not respect him?


Lelaa Yésu Kristô ni baéga litén li nlômbi Israél ba bi unda le . . . 	 How did the leaders of God’s ancient people and Jesus Christ give evidence that they were . . .


Lelaa Antôniô a bi boñ? 	 How did Antonio react?


Bés bobasôna di nhañba telepsép. 	 All of us are unrighteous by nature.


Bahogi ba yé basañal ba tôbôtôbô i biloñ bipe; bape ba yé basañal het ngôñ batéé likalô i yé i keñi; bape ki ba nsal i Bétel. 	 Some are missionaries; others pioneer where the need for publishers is greater; still others serve at Bethel.


Hee homa ni ngéda imbe a bi tila yo? 	 Where and when was it written?


Imbe ngéda ba bi at bini bikék gwo biba? 	 When were these two symbolic sticks joined together?


16 Yésu a bi niiga le ndéñg yotama yon i nti kunde i mélés likak li libii inoñnaga ni Bitilna, ngéda sobiina nu ba mbabal a nwéhél bé. 	 16 Jesus taught that the only Scriptural ground for dissolving a marriage vow is when an innocent mate chooses not to forgive an adulterous partner.


Inyuki di nlama boñ biliya i bana “mahoñol ma Kristô”? 	 Why should we strive to have “the mind of Christ”?


Di nsoohe le bés bobasôna di ke ni bisu i unda le di nhémle mimbônga mi Yéhôva! 	 May we keep on exercising our faith in Jehovah’s promises!


I bet ba bi ndogbene Yéhôva ba bi tjél nwas le mbuu mpubi u Djob, biañgel gwé, ni Bañga yé bi éga bo. 	 Those who did not obey Jehovah refused to accept the guidance of God’s holy spirit, his angels, and his Word.


Bebek le ñ. 	 Probably so.


(Minson mi baôma 2:42) Baôma ba bé gwélél moni mi ntôñ inyu nit nson. 	 (Acts 2:42) The apostles managed the financial resources of the congregation.


I yé maliga le, bôt bobasôna bé bon ba nla ke mbôñgô liké inyu téé likalô. 	 Understandably, not everyone in the congregations of this area is able to travel long distances.


Bikiñe bi Kanaan bi bé ti bôt kunde i boñ mam mabe kiki bo malal ipôla bôt ba lihaa jada, malal ipôla bôlôm ni bôlôm tole bôda ni bôda, malal ni binuga, i sem boñge, ni i bégés bisat. 	 Under Canaanite leadership, people did detestable things, which included incest, homosexuality, bestiality, child sacrifice, and gross idolatry.


Kii i yé le i kéñ bés i ôt nseñ ni bijek bi mbuu? 	 What could cause us to miss out on the benefits of some spiritual provisions?


A mek ño ngi makénd, a bééna bé makénd i ke ni bisu i toñ maliga. 	 He nodded sadly, but at the time, he did not have the courage to continue searching for the truth.


I yé maliga le Bibel i mpôdôl Eshbaal (Isbaal) numpe nu a bé man Kiñe Saulô. 	 Actually, another Eshbaal is mentioned in the Bible—he was one of the sons of King Saul.


Mairambubu ni me, di bé di pégi i néñés bon bés. 	 Mairambubu and I were also kept busy raising our growing family.


(Béñge isi homa le MBÔGI NI MIÑAÑ MI BÔT > HÔNBA IKÉTÉ MANOODANA.) 	 (Look under INTERVIEWS AND EXPERIENCES > ENDURING TRIALS.)


ME NKÔHNA NSON MONDO 	 RECEIVING A NEW ASSIGNMENT


Yéhôva a bi bôn le a ga mélés gwét, mélés yosôna. 	 Jehovah promises to put an end to it for all time.


15, 16. (a) Baa ngim nwii i mbéda inyu kôs sôble? 	 15, 16. (a) Is there a certain age at which one should get baptized?


A bé toi mut pék. 	 He truly proved to be a wise one.


(Bibôdle 18:22-33) Kinje loñge ndémbél i yoñ ngéda i emble mut ibabé i unup! 	 (Gen. 18:22-33) What a fine example of patient listening and of not overreacting!


Lelaa Gillis a bi pamba mu jam li? 	 How did Gillis handle this situation?


BAA U YÉ LE U NEEBE NSÉBLA? 	 CAN YOU RESPOND TO THE CALL?


Mbus ngéda, Sadiq a bi yila ntéé likalô nu makénd. 	 In time, Sadiq became a zealous publisher of the good news.


Di ga tehe ki lelaa di nla kodol bésbomede, jam li nlôôha lédél bés iloo bikodlene gwo ki gwo di yé le di kôs. 	 We will also consider self-discipline as well as something that can be even worse than any temporary pain that discipline may cause.


Mamoma 	 unresponsive


(Bingéngén 15:28) Ibale di mpot ngéda di ngi yii ñunbak, di nla pémés bibuk di ga tam i mbus ngéda. 	 (Prov. 15:28) If we speak in the heat of the moment, we may blurt out words that we will later regret.


Iba, di yoñ ngéda i ôt pék i tehe lelaa Yésu a bi unda gwéha ngéda ba bé suu nye. 	 Second, reflect on how Jesus showed love even when provoked.


Jon, di nlama soñda mam di nsoñgol. 	 Hence, we need to meditate on what we read.


Dilo di Yésu, mam ma m’bô, mbagla matén ni minyiñhga inyu héñha mam bi bé bagal bôt. 	 The people in Jesus’ day were divided by political, social, and ethnic differences.


I maliga momasô, bilôk bikéé bi bééna bé mahoñol mo ki mo i bôk mbén i Yéhôva! 	 Clearly, the brothers had no intention of compromising!


Mañ muda u, u bi nok le inoñnaga ni Bibel, i bé béda nye le a sôblana, a boñ ki hala ndék ngéda mbus nkwel wap. 	 The student now understood the Bible’s requirement and got baptized soon thereafter.


21 Ngôñ yés i yé le di keñgle bibéba bikeñi lôñni bibéba bi bi nene bititigi. 	 21 Our goal should be to avoid gross sins as well as wrongs that are not as flagrant.


5 Maboñog ma mut nu a nhoñol libak likeñi, ma ta ndik bé disii di mahôha. 	 5 Presumptuous acts are more serious than innocent mistakes.


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Jon mu kaat yé, a bi tila mam malam ngandak inyu munlôm nu; ndi, a mélés yo ni bini bibuk le: “Tolakii a yé man [loñ tel], maboñok ni liniñik jé bi nhôla bôt i yi le, ibale di nlôl [litén li], hala a nsômbôl ndik bé kal le yak bés di yé mahindi, ni le di gwé bilem bi binuga, kiki lem i ngandak bôt i nlôl nyoo.” 	 In his report, he said many fine things about the husband; yet, he concluded by saying: “Although he is of [this nationality], his manners and way of life help others to understand that being [from this ethnicity] does not necessarily mean having a dirty, inferior lifestyle, typical of many from [this] descent.”


Bape ngeñ ba nyoñ ndun ni bôt bap ba lihaa, tole ni mawanda map. 	 Others find satisfaction in caring for family or friends.


16 Nwas le mambén ni matiñ ma Djob ma mma kiññem yoñ 	 16 Let God’s Laws and Principles Train Your Conscience


Hiki ntéé likalô a bé lama tégbaha 15 ngeñ i likalô hiki sôñ, yak basañal ba bé lama ti 110 ngeñ. 	 The goal could easily be met if publishers would devote 15 hours a month to the ministry and pioneers, 110 hours.


Kii i mboñ le bagwal bahogi ba tinde bon bap i timbis sôble yap ni mbus? 	 What has caused some Christian parents to encourage their children to postpone getting baptized?


Miñem nwés mi bé nyonok ni mayéga inyu Yéhôva. 	 Our hearts swelled with gratitude.


Ba bé boñ yo inyu hôyôs ni gwel ben. 	 It was designed to help relieve the weight of his upper-body armor.


Pog, a bi yan bé bilem bi loñ i i bi leege nye, jon a bi bat kunde i toohe. 	 First, she showed respect for the customs of her new country by asking permission to glean.


Di nla kal le, mpuhge jam u bi gwel bo, u bi yik jubus bo ni mbôda yap, i mok mi béba ni nyemb. 	 They ended, as it were, in a tragic crash, resulting in sin and death for themselves and for their future offspring.


Jam li nlôôha ba mahee, u nla hôla bo i yoñ ngaba i nya i yôni i mam ma likoda jap li mondo. 	 More important, you can help them to become fully involved in their new congregation.


I majubul ma ndap keñi het nkwel u bé lama tagbe, bakolba ba bé nand ki dikôô di mimbamble ti di bé kolba biniigana mankéé Rutherford a bé ti. 	 At the entrance of the gymnasium, the opposers also handed out thousands of brochures with information directed against the teachings presented by Brother Rutherford.


10 Hana, nwaa Elkana, a bi bana ngim ndutu i bi tééñga nye ngandak. 	 10 Hannah, a beloved wife of Elkanah, faced a particular trial.


Añgel i kônde ki le, sômbôl i Djob i bé le nyen a gwal Mésia. 	 He explained that it was God’s purpose for her to give birth to the Messiah.


Hala a ntihba bés ngandak i yi le Yéhôva, nu a yé Ñane nu ngiinda yosôna, a gwé suhulnyu. 	 We are awed by the knowledge that Jehovah, the greatest Person in the universe, manifests the appealing quality of humility.


Lelaa di nla tééda gwéha i ngui inyu Yéhôva? 	 How can we keep our love for Jehovah strong?


I bii biniigana bi Bibel bi di nsima i bisélél, i kaat Kôlôsé 3:12-14, i nla ba bibôdle bilam ibale mut a ñunbaha we. 	 Applying the Bible instruction just cited, Colossians 3:12-14, may be a good starting point if someone hurts you.


15 Maada di gwé ni lôk kéé yés ma ñunda ibale di ndiihe liwanda jés ni Yéhôva. 	 15 Our appreciation for Jehovah’s special friendship is shown in how we treat fellow worshippers.


Nson unu u nkônde lona me maséé i niñ.” 	 This service has enriched my life.”


20 Di tjél mahoñol ma nkoñ isi 	 20 Reject Worldly Thinking


Ibôdôl ha ngéda i, ni konangoo i Yéhôva, litén jé li nke ni bisu i nañ mu nokna yap i sômbôl i Djob, ni mu gwéha yap inyu Isañ wap nu ngii. 	 Since that time, by Jehovah’s undeserved kindness, his people have constantly been growing in knowledge of God’s will and in love for their heavenly Father.


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“A Nyambe wem, me nkon maséé i boñ sômbôl yoñ.”—TJÉMBI 40:9. 	 “To do your will, O my God, is my delight.”—PSALM 40:8.


(Minson mi baôma 20:30; 2 Tésalônika 2:6-8) Ngandak yap i bééna minson minkeñi ikété makoda, ba bak mimañ, i mbus ba yila bi “bisop.” 	 (Acts 20:30; 2 Thess. 2:6-8) Many of these men had responsible positions in the congregations, serving as overseers and later as “bishops.”


Inyuki di nla ba nhelek i nok le Môsi a bi nimis nsima i jôp i Hisi Likak? 	 Why might we be surprised that Moses lost the privilege of entering the Promised Land?


Minsañgge mi dikékét di makiñ 	 Clips recorded


Di nyi le jôi li Djob li yé lipubi ibôdôl behee i nya i yôni. 	 We cannot make God’s name more sacred.


Hana Yésu a bé pôdôl ngéda ngim mut i mboñ nuu numpe béba keñi. 	 Jesus’ counsel here refers to the step to take when someone has committed a serious sin against another.


Hala a mboñ le hiki sobiina a yé nkwook nkaa le ba ga ti libii jap lipém, to ibale mandutu ma mpémél bo. 	 Each spouse is confident that the other will honor the union, even in difficult times.


Yéhôsafat a bi kon woñi! 	 Jehoshaphat did become afraid!


Ni tôñ ki ni mam ma nkon bo ngôñ, iloole ni tôñ ni mam ma nlama bôña.” 	 Focus on their needs rather than on the administrative side of things.”


Inyu hala nyen, bés bobasôna, njohok tole mimañ mi bôt, di “ligip ni nson Nwet ngéda yosôna.”—1 Korintô 15:58. 	 May all of us, young or old, keep on “having plenty to do in the work of the Lord.”—1 Cor. 15:58.


Tole baa ba nsômbôl bôñgôl ndap nan Ane? 	 Or is your current Kingdom Hall being renovated?


U nla ba nkwoog nkaa le ‘nsañ Nyambe . . . w’a tat ñem woñ ni mahoñol moñ,’ kayéle u bana ngui i kolba bitembee gwobisôna Satan a nhôñôs.—Filipi 4:6, 7, 13. 	 You can be sure that “the peace of God . . . will guard your hearts and your mental powers” so that you will have the strength to resist all of Satan’s propaganda.—Phil. 4:6, 7, 13.


4 Inyu toñol nson u hiki sobiina, Paul a bi tila le: “A bôda, suhlana bébomede isi balôm banan, wengoñle ni yé isi Nwet, inyule nlôm nyen a yé ño nwaa, kiki yak Kristô a yé ño ntôñ.” 	 4 Focusing on the personal duties of each marriage mate, Paul wrote: “Let wives be in subjection to their husbands as to the Lord, because a husband is head of his wife just as the Christ is head of the congregation.”


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Ngéda mindañ mi nai ipôla babiina ba ba yé bikristen, ba nlama bat mimañ mahôla. 	 Christian marriage mates who have serious problems should seek help from the elders.


I kaat Rôma bipes 6 ni 8, di nléba biniigana bi nlôôha ba mahee bi bi gwé maada ni niñ yés i bikristen. 	 In Romans chapters 6 and 8, we find vital information related to our life as Christians.


9 Kii nlôñ unu u niiga me inyu Yéhôva? 	 9 What does this tell me about Jehovah?


Ndi, ikété masoohe, Hézékia a bi unda le a bé nkwoog nkaa ni ñem wé wonsôna le Yéhôva a gwé ngui i sôñ nye. 	 However, in prayer Hezekiah expressed full trust in Jehovah’s saving power.


10 Lelaa me nla bii biniigana bini i bisélél i niñ yem? 	 10 How can I apply this information in my life?


15 Bibel i niiga balôm le: “A balôm, gwéha baa banan, ndi ni bana bañ bo miñem mi njôñlô.” 	 15 Husbands are told: “Keep on loving your wives and do not be bitterly angry with them.”


U MBAMBLE UNU le, Nkum Ntat, u nti Yéhôva Nyambe lipém, Ñénél ngiinda yosôna. 	 THIS MAGAZINE, The Watchtower, honors Jehovah God, the Ruler of the universe.


LELAA DI NLA UNDA GWÉHA 	 HOW LOVE IS EXPRESSED


Nkus u gwé ngim nseñ. 	 Material things are necessary and useful.


(Añ Sakaria 6:13.) 	 (Read Zechariah 6:13.)


Rouleaux aux temps bibliques, No. 1 	 Who Is the Devil? No. 2


11 Di nlama tehe bilôk bikéé gwés kiki Yéhôva a ntehe bo. 	 11 We need to see our brothers as Jehovah sees them.


Ndi, mbus ndék nwii, ngéda a mbôdôl bana ngôñ ikeñi i malal, ha nyen a gwé ngôñ i ba nkwoog nkaa le i nôgôl mambén ma Yéhôva i yé njel i nlôôha ba lam inyu yé.” 	 But in a few years when the urge to have sex becomes stronger, he or she needs to be thoroughly convinced that obeying Jehovah’s laws is always the best choice.”


Mankéé Milton Henschel nyen a bi ti nkwel i ngand i sai i maoñ ma mondo hi lo 23 Matôp u nlélém ñwii, i bisu bi 45 522 bôt. 	 On April 23 of that year, Brother Milton Henschel presided at the dedication of the new facilities in the presence of an enthusiastic audience of 45,522.


Nlélém, di nla bé noñ Ntééda wés ibale hiki wada wés a nyén i yé pés. 	 Similarly, we cannot follow our Shepherd if we deliberately isolate ourselves.


Di yoñ hihéga hi John bo Judith, ba ba bi sal munu 30 ma nwii mi nsôk tagbe kiki basañal i ngandak biloñ. 	 Consider John and Judith, who for the past 30 years have served in a number of countries.


Inyu yés, tjôdôt di gwé bé nsoñgi! 	 To us, stars are indeed without number!


(1 Korintô 15:45) Lôñni liboñok li, Yésu a timbhe ndik bé bés niñ; a bi témb a yible bés njel i yila bijô bi lihaa li Djob. 	 (1 Cor. 15:45) By doing so, Jesus restores more than life; he gives us the opportunity to return eventually to God’s family.


“Mbôô” i “muda” i bé lama nyagat hégél i mbuu i bisu, i i bi ndogbene Djob. 	 The original rebellious spirit creature would be crushed by the “offspring” of “the woman.”


Mut wada mu le Yôsep, man Yakôb. 	 One is Jacob’s son Joseph.


Iloo le a ti ndik nye Nkum Ntat nu nsôk, mankéé nu a bi éñél nye nlôñ Bibel wada u u bé mukété. 	 Instead of simply presenting the latest issue of The Watchtower, the brother decided to read a scripture found in that issue.


Ibôdôl nu Yésu a bi leege bés, ni libak jés li kwéha, di nhoñol bañ kekikel le mut numpe a kôli bé ni gwéha yés! 	 Since Jesus has kindly accepted us, as imperfect as we are, it should be unthinkable for us to reject anyone else!


Manjel mape inyu kéñbaha maséé més 	 Other Ways to Increase Joy


(Galatia 6:8, 9) Ni mahôla ma Yéhôva, di hônba, di sal ni ngui i bana bilem bilam bi mbéda bés inyu pei i “njiiha keñi” ni inyu ke ni bisu i gwélél Yéhôva ni maséé.—Masoola 7:9, 13, 14; Yakôbô 1:2-4. 	 (Galatians 6:8, 9) With Jehovah’s help, let us endure, work hard to cultivate the qualities we need to survive “the great tribulation,” and continue to serve Jehovah with joy.—Revelation 7:9, 13, 14; James 1:2-4.


Mayaa ma makiñ mape 	 Other Voice Datasets


U nlama soohe inyu kôhna mbuu mpubi, u u ga hôla we i numus bilem bilam kiki wongut ni hôtnyu, bi bi mbéda inyu gwel bésbomede ngéda di niñ ikété loñ het ngi telepsép ni makala pati bi nai. 	 Pray for holy spirit, which can give you patience and self-control, qualities needed to cope with a government that may be corrupt or unjust.


A nkal le: “Di bé nkwoog nkaa le di yé i yoñ makidik malam. 	 He recalled: “We were quite confident about this.


Inyu unda le a bi tibil nok jam li, a yé mbiibaga len ni sita i mpot Ngisi! 	 He married an English-speaking sister!


Ntiik, i ndék biniigana mañge a nkôs i makoda i kôli bé inyu lédés nye i pes mbuu. 	 Of course—regardless of language—to gain a firm grasp of the truth, a child needs much more than just a few hours of spiritual education each week at meetings.


Bikristen bi mondo bi, bi bé ‘son njonok ni bôt ba loñ yap,’ ba ban-ga ngôñ le ba lédés bo. 	 These newly converted Christians “suffered at the hands of [their] own countrymen” and needed encouragement.


LITÉN LIPUBI LI NTI YÉHÔVA LIPÉM 	 CLEAN PEOPLE HONOR JEHOVAH


Jon, libim ikété yap li ntehe nseñ i boñ mam ma nene loñge i mis map, li tjélék boñ biliya i niñ inoñnaga ni matiñ ma Djob. 	 As a result, the majority of them do what feels right in their own eyes and make no effort to live up to God’s standards.