Simon and Simon Peter the Same: Is the Simon in Luke 11, the same as Simon Peter? [Luke 11]. Gamaliel in Acts: Was the same Gamaliel in both passages in Acts 5 & 22? {Acts 5:34-39, 22:3]. Softening of Saul's Heart at Stephen's Stoning: Was Saul's heart being softened when Stephen was being stoned? [Acts 22:10].