Chapters: Matthew 24–25
Matthew 24–25 contains the Olivet Discourse, in which Jesus speaks about coming upheaval, judgment imagery, and watchfulness. The language reflects Jewish apocalyptic traditions of the period, using symbolic imagery common in prophetic literature. Parables such as the ten virgins and the talents emphasize readiness and responsibility. Interpretations of these chapters vary among Christian traditions, often shaped by differing understandings of eschatology.