Why did Christ say the meek are blessed?

Answer

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." Matt. 5: 5.
NOTE - This inheritance cannot be realized in this life; for here the truly meek generally have
little of earth's good things.

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What promise did Christ make concerning His coming?
What positive declaration does the apostle then make?
Who else appeared on this occasion?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle