# But what did you go out to see—a man ... clothing?
Jesus uses a question to cause the people to think about what kind of person John the Baptist is. Alternate translation: And, surely you did not go out to the desert to see a man ... clothing!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
# dressed in soft clothing
"wearing expensive clothing." Rich people wore this kind of clothing.
# Really
This word adds emphasis to what follows. Alternate translation: "Indeed"
# kings' houses
"kings' palaces"