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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)

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