ISB ~ 1 Thessalonians 2 v6

apostles:Refers to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy (1:1). In the NT, the term “apostle” is used in several different ways. It can refer to (1) Jesus, the One sent by the Father (Heb 3:1), (2) the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus (Lk 6:13), (3) a group of witnesses to the Resurrection (1 Cor 15:7), and (4) messengers sent on missions by churches (2 Cor 8:23; Phil 2:25).