They all condemned him to be worthy of death ( ἔνοχον θανάτου ). There were, therefore, none there but those who were known to be opposed to our Lord. It will be remembered that all these proceedings were illegal. read more
And some began to spit on him . St. Matthew ( Matthew 26:67 ) says, "Then did they spit in his face." That Divine face, to be reverenced and adored by every creature, was exposed to this vile contumely; and he bore it patiently. "I hid not my face from shame and spitting" ( Isaiah 1:1-31 :61). And the officers received him with blows of their hands ( οἱ ὑπηρέται ῥαπίσμασιν αὐτὸν ἔλαβον ). read more
See this fully explained in the notes at Matthew 26:57-75. read more
Mark 14:63-65. Then the high-priest rent his clothes Rending of clothes was an expression sometimes of deep grief, sometimes of holy zeal. The precepts, Leviticus 10:8; Leviticus 21:10; forbidding the high-priest to rend his clothes, relate only to the pontifical garments and to private mourning: that is, mourning on account of the calamities befalling himself or friends. Griefs of this kind the chief minister of religion was not to make public by any outward sign whatever. But it was... read more
152. At the high priest’s house (Matthew 26:57-75; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:54-65; John 18:12-27)Annas and his son-in-law Caiaphas apparently lived in the same house. Annas had been the previous high priest and, though replaced by Caiaphas, was still well respected and influential. Jesus’ captors took him to Annas first, while Peter and John, who had followed at a distance, waited in the courtyard. By now it was well past midnight and into the early hours of the morning (John 18:12-18; Luke... read more
rent his clothes. This was strictly forbidden. See Leviticus 10:6 ; Leviticus 21:10 . read more
condemned. Greek katakrino. App-122 . guilty = liable to. read more
buffet = cuff. See note on Matthew 26:67 . did strike = kept striking. with the palms of their hands . Greek. rapisma with smart blows. Occurs only here and in John 18:22 ; John 19:3 . read more
And the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What further need have we of witnesses?This was quite an act on the part of Caiaphas; how noble he would have men suppose that he was; how outrageous it was to such a righteous one as he pretended to be that the exalted Christ should bear witness of the truth in his presence!Rent his clothes ... This was unlawful for the high priest to do. God had specifically commanded even Aaron and his sons:Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes,... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:63
And the high priest rent his clothes ( διαῤῥήξας τοὺς χιτῶνας ) ; literally, his tunics. ; St. Matthew ( Matthew 26:65 ) has τὰ ἱμὰτια literally, his garments. None but people of rank wore two tunics. The Greek verb here rendered "rent" implies violent dramatic action. The Jewish tunic was open under the chin, and large enough to receive the head, so that it could easily be placed over the shoulders, by inserting the head. When the wearer wished to give this sign of... read more