ISB ~ Mark 14 v63

tore his clothes:The Bible often associates this gesture with overwhelming sorrow or distress (Gen 37:29; 2 Kings 19:1; Ezra 9:3). Here the high priest disregards the Mosaic Law, which forbids priests to tear their vestments (Lev 10:6; 21:10).

• Mystically (St. Bede, In Marcum): the drama of Caiaphas tearing his vestments signifies the termination of the Old Covenant priesthood. In contrast, the seamless vestment of Jesus is not torn but remains intact (Jn 19:23-24), signifying that the new priesthood of Christ will endure forever (Heb 7:23-24).