Paula

Good question and observation, TS. But I still think it means only unbelieving husbands.

Peter is giving the reason for the wordless witness. Why would a saved husband need a witness at all? In other words, if we think this through, this wouldn’t make much sense:

If all Christian wives are submissive to their husbands, the lost husbands will take note and be converted.

See what I’m saying?