ESV Reformation Study Bible – Phil 1:19
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Phil 1:19

1:19 Spirit of Jesus Christ. Paul identifies the third Person of the Trinity as the Spirit of God and as the Spirit of Christ (Rom. 8:9; Gal. 4:6).

deliverance. Paul expects to be released from prison, but he cannot be certain of it (vv. 20–27; 2:24). God will deliver him (v. 28) through His appointed agencies, both human and divine (“your prayers” and “the Spirit of Jesus Christ”).