Mark 14:63

63 And the high priest ¹tore his garments and said, “What further witnesses do we need?

Mark 14:63 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 14:63

Then the high priest rent his clothes
As was usual upon hearing blasphemy; which he now supposed the case, or at least would have it so thought:

and saith, what need we any further witnesses?
or trouble ourselves to see for any more, or to hear and take the depositions of any others; (See Gill on Matthew 26:65).

Mark 14:63 In-Context

61 But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? ”

62 And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven. ”

63 And the high priest tore his garments and said, “What further witnesses do we need?

64 You have heard his blasphemy. What is your decision? ” And they all condemned him as deserving death.

65 And some began to spit on him and to cover his face and to strike him, saying to him, “Prophesy! ” And the guards received him with blows.

Cross References

• 1. 14:63 Num. 14:6; Acts 14:14