nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
Apostles -- Plural. cf. Acts 14:4. Acts 14:14. Remember Barnabas and Silas were "sent out" as representatives or ambassadors of the church at Antioch, therefore they were "apostles" of the church, and not "apostles" of Christ, as Paul and the twelve were, who were selected by Christ himself.