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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 metonym for a person's desires and thoughts. Alternate translation: "who knows our desires and thoughts" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)