to burn incense. Greek. thumiao. Occurs only here in N.T. incense. The first recorded use of incense by man began in disobedience (Num_16:6), and the last ended in unbelief (Luk_1:20),
when he went = going.
into. Greek eis.App-104.
the Temple = The Naos, or Shrine; i.e. "the Holy Place". Not
hieron (the Temple courts). See note on Mat_23:1, Mat_23:8.