Paul advised Christians not to grieve for their dead as others as others who have no hope. "Hope" here refers to

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In this context, "hope" refers to the belief in the promise of eternal life for those who have died in Christ. Paul is telling Christians that they should not grieve as those who have no hope, because they have faith in the resurrection and the promise of eternal life for their loved ones who have died in Christ. Therefore, the "hope" being referred to is the hope of eternal life in Christ.