<P> The fourth narrative section reveals that the increasing opposition to Jesus will result in his crucifixion in Jerusalem, and that his disciples must therefore prepare for his absence . The instructions for the post-crucifixion church emphasize responsibility and humility . (This section contains Matthew 16: 13--19, in which Simon, newly renamed Peter, (πέτρος, petros, meaning "stone"), calls Jesus "the Christ, the son of the living God", and Jesus states that on this "bedrock" (πέτρα, petra) he will build his church: this passage forms the foundation for the papacy's claim of authority). </P> <P> Jesus travels toward Jerusalem, and the opposition intensifies: he is tested by Pharisees as soon as he begins to move towards 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 Herodian caucus also become involved in a scheme to entangle Jesus (Matthew 22: 15--16), but Jesus' careful response to their enquiry, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's" (Matthew 22: 21), leaves them marveling at his words (Matthew 22: 22). </P> <P> The disciples ask about the future, and in his final discourse (the Olivet Discourse) Jesus speaks of the coming end . 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 . 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 . </P> <P> The events of Jesus' last week occupy a third of the content of all four gospels . Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph and drives the money changers from the temple, holds a last supper, prays to be spared the coming agony (but concludes "if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done"), and is betrayed . He is tried by the Jewish leaders (the Sanhedrin) and before Pontius Pilate, and Pilate washes his hands to indicate that he does not assume responsibility . Jesus is crucified as king of the Jews, mocked by all . On his death there is an earthquake, the veil of the Temple is rent, and saints rise from their tombs . Mary Magdalene and another Mary discover the empty tomb, guarded by an angel, and Jesus himself tells them to tell the disciples to meet him in Galilee . </P>

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