Following the applications (in 1 Peter 2:18–25 and 1 Peter 3:1–7) of his instruction in 1 Peter 2:13 to “be subject to every human institution” in an effort to do good, Peter provides a summary with every reader in view (1 Peter 3:8–22). For the principles unpacked since 1 Peter 2:13–17 apply to all.
1 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives,