For as long as Judas lives, it is impossible for the government to find peace: The logical connector For may be left implied (so Good News Bible). The government refers to the Syrian king’s rule. This verse may be rendered “There will never be peace as long as Judas is alive” or “You will always have trouble as long as Judas is alive.”

Quoted with permission from Bullard, Roger A. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on 1-2 Maccabees. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2011. For this and other handbooks for translators see here.