Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 1:20
According to my earnest expectation - The word used here occurs but in one other place in the New Testament; see it explained in the notes at Romans 8:19. The earnest desire and hope which Paul had was not, primarily, that he might be released; but it was that, in all circumstances, he might be able to honor the gospel, living or dying. To that he looked as a much more important matter than to save his life. Life with him was the secondary consideration; the main thing was, to stand up... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 1:20
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed . The Greek word for "earnest expectation," which occurs also in Romans 8:19 , means literally, a watching with outstretched head, with the attention concentrated on one object, and turned away from all others. Neither his sufferings nor the opposition of the Judaizers will put him to shame. But that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or... read more