Does Jesus' reference to himself as God's "only begotten Son" infer that he is less than divine than the Father (John 3:16)?

John 3:16 NASB = 

New American Standard Bible

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

John 3:16 - 21

ESV - ¹⁶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked December 07 2020 • Jack Gutknecht