Like the eventual inheritors of the earth, in Matthew

I believe the answer is:

meek

(Other definitions for meek that I've seen before include "Mild and timid" , "Deferential" , "Gentle, timid" , "Quiet" , "Timid, unassertive" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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