34. Jesus looked up to the sky and with a loud sigh he said, “Ephphatha!” (This means “Open!”)
35. As soon as Jesus did this, the man was able to hear. He was able to use his tongue, and he began to speak clearly.
36. Jesus told the people not to tell anyone about this. But the more he told them not to say anything, the more people they told.
37. They were all completely amazed. They said, “Look at what he has done. It’s all good. He makes deaf people able to hear and gives a new voice to people who could not talk.”