'Recent' in the Bible

and were conversing about all these recent events;

For in the recent past Theudas appeared, claiming that he was important, and about 400 men joined him. He was killed, and all his followers were dispersed and disappeared.

He must not be a recent convert, so that he won't become arrogant and fall into the Devil's condemnation.

I know your deeds: your love, faith, service, and steadfast endurance. In fact, your more recent deeds are greater than your earlier ones.