NAPHTALI

12. How may Naphtali’s blessing have proved true? (Genesis 49:21) (See also box.)

¹² Read Genesis 49:21. The “words of elegance” that Jacob mentioned may well refer to the way Jesus spoke during his ministry. Jesus, who was known for his effective teaching, made Capernaum in the territory of Naphtali “his own city.” (Matt. 4:13; 9:1; John 7:46) Of Jesus, Isaiah prophesied that the people of Zebulun and Naphtali would see “a great light.” (Isa. 9:1, 2) Jesus was “the true light that gives light to every sort of man” by means of his teaching.​—John 1:9.

13. How can we make sure that our speech pleases Jehovah?

¹³ What can we learn? What we say and how we say it matters to Jehovah. How can we speak with “words of elegance” that please Jehovah? We can speak truthfully. (Ps. 15:1, 2) We can build others up with what we say by being quick to commend but slow to criticize or complain. (Eph. 4:29) And we can set the goal of becoming more skillful at starting conversations that could lead to giving a witness.