Philippians 1:19-20

for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.

(v19, NIV)

Paul was just talking about people who are spreading the gospel for selfish reasons. Paul is not going to allow these people to ruin his joy. Instead, he will rejoice in the fact that the gospel is being preached regardless.

Paul begins another train of thought beginning with rejoicing. What is his reason for rejoicing this time? He rejoices knowing that he will be delivered through their prayers and through the Spirit of Jesus Christ. He knows and is thankful for their prayers. He also knows that they are useful and accomplishing something. It and the work of the Holy Spirit will be for his deliverance.

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

(v20, NIV)

Paul does not want to be ashamed. Paul is speaking out and living for the Lord Jesus Christ. There are many ways in which he could be shamed or he could be made a fool. In fact, many were calling him and considering him to be a failure in many ways. However, Paul also expects that he will not be ashamed. Sure, those who put their faith and hope into something usually don't do so expecting to be ashamed; it's like betting on a horse you expect to lose. However, he knows that faith in Jesus Christ will not put him to shame. He also hopes and expects that he will have sufficient courage so that Christ will be exalted in his body. It doesn't matter what he does, he only hopes and expects for the exaltation of Christ in his body. This exaltation of Christ can be through his actions or deeds or situations he is in. However, the exaltation of Christ may also be through his death. Let us live or die as those who exalt Christ in our body.