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In the same way
This refers back to how Sarah and other godly women obeyed their husbands in 1 Peter 3:5 and 6.
wives according to understanding, as with a weaker container, a woman
Peter speaks of women as if they were containers, as men are sometimes also spoken of. Alternate translation: "wives, understanding that the woman is the weaker partner”
give them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life
"honor them because they will also receive by grace the eternal life that God gives"
heirs of the grace of life
Eternal life is often spoken of as if it were something that people inherit.
Do this
"Live with your wives in this way"
so that your prayers will not be hindered
"so that nothing will hinder your prayers" or "so that nothing will keep you from praying as you should"