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Peter continues to talk to the believers.
Therefore
The word "therefore" begins the response of the believer to what was previously stated.
make your calling and election sure for yourselves
"calling" refers to the general invitation of salvation by God to the all people. "election" refers to the specific people that God has chosen. These two words have similar meaning. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)
you will not stumble
You will not fail morally or spiritually.