Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: (Allah Almighty says:) "And peace be upon those servants of His whom He has chosen." Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: This refers to the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), whom Allah Almighty chose for His Prophet.
Al-Bazzar recorded it; its chain contains al-Hakam bin Zuhayr, who is matruk (abandoned).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب التفسير / 11249