'Close' in the Bible

for he was also sick close to death, but God had mercy on him, and not indeed on him alone, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

Join together in imitating me, brothers, and pay close attention to those who live by the example we have set for you.