Gospel of Matthew

===Fifth narrative and discourse (Matthew 19:2–26:1)===
{{Main|Second Coming}}
Jesus travels toward Jerusalem, and the opposition intensifies: he is tested by [[Pharisees]] as soon as he begins to move toward the city, and when he arrives he is soon in conflict with the Temple's traders and religious leaders. He teaches in the Temple, debating with the chief priests and religious leaders and speaking in parables about the Kingdom of God and the failings of the chief priests and the Pharisees. The [[Herodians|Herodian]] caucus also become involved in a scheme to entangle Jesus,<ref>{{bibleverse|Matthew|22:15–16}}</ref> but Jesus's careful response to their enquiry, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's", leaves them marveling at his words.<ref>{{bibleverse|Matthew|22:21–22}}</ref>

The disciples ask about the future, and in his final discourse (the [[Olivet Discourse]]) Jesus speaks of the coming end.{{sfn|Turner|2008|p=445}} There will be false Messiahs, earthquakes, and persecutions, the sun, moon, and stars will fail, but "this generation" will not pass away before all the prophecies are fulfilled.{{sfn|Harris|1985|p=}} The disciples must steel themselves for ministry to all the nations. At the end of the discourse, Matthew notes that Jesus has finished all his words, and attention turns to the crucifixion.{{sfn|Turner|2008|p=445}}