The first three terms (“as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer”) are grouped together by the first “as,” while the last term (“or as a meddler”) is set apart by a second “as.” The difference between the two groupings likely zeroes in on the fact that the first three vices were commonly seen as worthy of punishment (“suffer”) while the last vice not necessarily so. Yet if the community in some way has it in for the Christian, being seen as a “meddler” could be enough to trigger a negative backlash. Further, by listing “meddler” along with murder and theft and evildoing, Peter clearly communicates that meddling is equally sinful before God.
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler.