New Revised Standard Version
Onias recognized that the rivalry was serious and that Apollonius son of Menestheus, and governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia, was intensifying the malice of Simon.

Contemporary English Version
Apollonius, the governor of Southwest Syria Province, started encouraging Simon with his evil plans. Finally, Onias understood that his life was in danger,

New American Bible
Onias saw that the opposition was serious and that Apollonius, son of Menestheus, the governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia, was abetting Simon’s wickedness.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Onias, considering the danger of this contention, and that Apollonius, who was the governor of Celesyia, and Phenicia, was outrageous, which increased the malice of Simon, went to the king,

Onias, considering the danger of this contention, and that Apollonius, who was the governor of Celesyia, and Phenicia, was outrageous, which increased the malice of Simon, went to the king,

2 Maccabees 4:2
And he presumed to call him a traitor to the kingdom, who provided for the city, and defended his nation, and was zealous for the law of God.

2 Maccabees 4:3
But when the enmities proceeded so far, that murders also were committed by some of Simon's friends:

2 Maccabees 4:5
Not to be an accuser of his countrymen, but with view to the common good of all the people.

2 Maccabees 4:6
For he saw that, except the king took care, it was impossible that matters should be settled in peace, or that Simon would cease from his folly.