Verse 3
3. Another angel Who serves as priest to burn the incense. Compare our notes of Luke 1:8-11. We suppose the theophanic throne, with its court assemblage, to occupy the holy of holies. As the crowds of the last chapter have disappeared, the golden altar of incense is seen in its place in the front apartment.
Censer… incense See note on Hebrews 9:4.
Should offer it with the prayers Literal Greek, should give it to the prayers. The prayers are ascending, and the angel-priest gives the incense as accessory to the prayers, to imbue them with its acceptable fragrance and buoy them up to an approving God.
All the saints Not of the martyrs alone. The martyrs called once for retribution (Revelation 6:9) on their persecutors; but the great body of saints always, with the martyrs often, call for grace and mercy, both on themselves and on the world.
Altar… before… throne And, therefore, the incense and prayers coming direct to God.
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