Apokaradokia, which is also found in Romans 8:19, is a picturesque word, possibly Paul’s own coinage, which RSV translates ‘eager expectation’ and NIV renders as a verb I eagerly expect. It denotes a state of keen anticipation of the future, the craning of the neck to catch a glimpse of what lies ahead, ‘the concentrated intense hope which ignores other interests (apo), and strains forward as with outstretched head (kara, dokein)’ as Kennedy well describes it. So confidently does the apostle await the verdict of his trial, preoccupied not with his fate but rather with the desire that whatever happens may result in the glory of his Master. ‘Perish all things, so that Christ be magnified!’ was the memorable watchword of Lord Shaftesbury, re-echoing the apostle’s conviction; and there is no purer desire than this, that the whole of our life and Christian service may enhance the glory and esteem of the one who alone is worthy.
Ralph Martin
From the book “Tyndale New Testament Commentary Philippians”