Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:7
Philippians 2:7. But Or, nevertheless, as αλλα frequently signifies, and is rendered in our version, particularly Mark 14:36; Joh 11:15 ; 1 Corinthians 9:12; Galatians 4:30; 2 Timothy 1:12. This is mentioned, because the critics, who would render the last clause, he did not covet, or catch at, a likeness to, or equality with God, build much of their argument on the opposition of the two clauses, and the force of this particle αλλα ; as if the sense were, He did not affect this... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:8
And being found - That is, being such, or existing as a man, he humbled himself.In fashion as a man - The word rendered “fashion” - σχῆμα schēma - means figure, mien, deportment. Here it is the same as state, or condition. The sense is, that when he was reduced to this condition he humbled himself, and obeyed even unto death. He took upon himself all the attributes of a man. He assumed all the innocent infirmities of our nature. He appeared as other people do, was subjected to the necessity... read more