# was not from error, nor from impurity, nor from deceit

"was truthful, pure, and honest"

# approved by God to be trusted

Paul was tested and proven trustworthy by God.

# We speak

Paul is referring to preaching the gospel message. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# who examines our hearts

The word "hearts" is a metaphor for a person's desires and thoughts. AT: "who knows our desires and thoughts" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])