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this miracle
This refers to the miracle of the healing of a blind, deaf, and demon-possessed man.
This man does not cast out demons except by Beelzebul ... demons
This double negative emphasizes that they think that the power of Beelzebul is the only thing that makes it possible for Jesus casts out demons. Alternate translation: "This man is only able to cast out demons because he is a servant of Beelzebul" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublenegatives)
This man
The Pharisees avoid calling Jesus by name to show they reject him.
the prince of the demons
"the chief of the demons"