Though Paul is confident of his release, he still has to face some form of trial, which could potentially end in death. After all his troubles and tribulations, Paul was secure in his faith and confident that he would represent his Savior well. Paul is not only poised, but he looks forward to the opportunity to speak about Christ. Paul says as if he's already won the battle and knows that no matter what happens to him, God will be glorified.
Regardless of the outcome of his trial, Paul wanted to honor God. He was willing to do this either through continued life and ministry or through the kind of death he would endure. According to history, both were the case. Paul was released from this first Roman imprisonment and continued with his ministry. However, he was ultimately arrested again and was incarcerated in Rome, where he would die at the hands of the legal system. He remained faithful in life and death, serving as a strong example for believers today.