The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. 1 Peter 4:7
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near. Revelation 1:3
You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. James 5:8
Unless people honestly believe that “near” meant something different 2,000 years ago than it does today, there is no way “near” (literally “at hand”) to them means that the events they were looking for are near to us.
Either the events they were expecting soon happened or they didn’t. But if they didn’t, then the entire NT is a lie.
God Bless You..