# 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. AT: 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. AT: "Indeed"

# kings' houses

"kings' palaces"