Neither was John when inspired by the Spirit to pen Revelation 22. The word “soon” (or quickly) is to indicate no intervening event need occur for His return. Thus, the believer is to live in light of His return.
Don’t be like one of the virgins with no oil in her lamp.
Let’s not excuse the false use of a word just because that false use causes some people to live right.
Saying “Soon” when it isn’t “Soon” is a lie. A sin, even if a convenient, useful sin.