the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.'"

Now a leper came to him and fell to his knees, asking for help. "If you are willing, you can make me clean," he said.

But he sternly ordered them not to make him known.

People were completely astounded and said, "He has done everything well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

So Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters -- one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

A member of the crowd said to him, "Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that makes him mute.

Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other."

They devour widows' property, and as a show make long prayers. These men will receive a more severe punishment."

He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there."